Goodacre Marie

Inspection date 22 November 2018 Previous inspection date 29 June 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children benefit from being cared for in a warm and welcoming family home. They explore the environment with confidence, playing with a wide range of easily accessible toys and resources of their choice. n The childminder works in close partnership with staff from other settings children attend and with health professionals. This enables her to have a broad overview of each child's all-round development. n Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is extremely patient and manages children's behaviour in such a positive way. She praises children highly for their efforts and achievements. Children learn to use manners and care for others. n The childminder works in close partnership with parents. She establishes positive relationships and gets to know all children and parents very well. This enables her to meet all of their individual needs to a high standard. Parents speak highly of the childminder, commenting on her professionalism and enthusiasm.

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This provision is good

n Children really enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They actively seek her out to play with and they share many happy times together. Children turn to the childminder for reassurance when they are unsure. She cuddles them, calmly explaining new experiences to them which helps them feel safe and secure. n The childminder is motivated and energetic in her play with children. She is an excellent role model for children and they learn a great deal from her. n The childminder has not yet put enough emphasis on her continuous professional development to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n focus more precisely on identifying training and other professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the home and garden used by the children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and looked at written feedback to take account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities regarding child protection and knows the action she must take if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The home environment is safe and the childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children. The childminder regularly transports children in her minivan and she ensures that they sit safely in appropriate car seats. The childminder is well qualified and completes training courses periodically. This has a positive impact on the outcomes for children as the quality of teaching is very good. The childminder is good at reflecting on her practice and identifying areas for improvement. She has made continuous progress since the last inspection and has plans to enhance the outdoor area further for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a very good teacher. She accurately assesses children's progress and uses this information to help her to plan what they need to learn next. The childminder gets to know the children very well which means she can cater for their individual development needs. She provides many play experiences for children, encouraging them to think for themselves and have a go at new activities. Children demonstrate they are acquiring the skills for learning as they concentrate and persevere during activities. They become absorbed in their play with modelling dough, scooping the dough with spoons and filling egg cups. Children's imaginative and physical skills are developed as they roll the dough into sausage shapes and make snails from them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's good health is promoted as they enjoy healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. They learn the importance of good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating and wiping their noses. Children's physical development is promoted through outdoor play in the garden and when they go out and about in the local area. The childminder forms close bonds with children, which helps them to feel safe. Children settle well and are at ease in the childminder's care. The childminder recognises that some children need the reassurance of their comforters and ensures these are always close by. She ensures children's safety when they access the internet on the tablet to play educational games. The childminder supervises their internet use and keeps it to a minimum to ensure they take part in a wide range of activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development based on their individual starting points. Their communication and language skills are promoted well as they have many opportunities to speak and they hear a wide range of vocabulary from the childminder. Children are supported well for when they move on to pre-school or school. The childminder targets additional funding effectively with a focus on improving outcomes for individual children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208542 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10059675 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 29 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Bicker near Boston, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years degree. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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