Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 4 December 2018 Previous inspection date 21 September 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 The childminder has successfully addressed the action raised at the previous inspection. She has implemented an effective process for the completion of the progress check for children aged between two and three years. The childminder provides parents with a written summary of their child's development. n Children learn in a bright and motivating environment where there is a varied range of good-quality toys and resources. The childminder plans interesting and imaginative activities to engage children and promote their curiosity. n The childminder encourages children to persevere at activities and to try to find solutions to simple problems. This helps them to develop resilience and prepares them for later learning in school. n The childminder has built up very good relationships with parents. She provides regular and detailed feedback about children's routines, activities and achievements. Parents

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This provision is good

are kept well informed and are fully involved in their children's care and learning. n Children are happy and settled. They form strong attachments to the childminder which help to support their emotional well-being effectively. n The childminder is successful in monitoring children's progress. She identifies any gaps in learning and ensures the planning identifies activities to support children to achieve well. n The childminder does not fully extend children's emerging interests in reading. n The childminder does not explore all opportunities for professional development so that she can continue to improve her teaching skills for the benefit of children.

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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 extend opportunities for children to build on their early reading skills n make use of a broader range of professional development opportunities to extend and strengthen knowledge and teaching skills to help increase the potential for children to achieve at the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to protect children from harm. She knows the procedures she must follow if there is a concern about a child in her care. The childminder is aware of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk. She has kept up to date with changes in legislation. In addition, she conducts regular risk assessments of her home and before outings. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children. This helps her to evaluate her provision to identify and make improvements that have a positive impact on children's learning and development. Parents are highly complimentary about the services the childminder offers. They comment on her flexibility and the trusting relationships that she has established with their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully observes the children and uses the information she gathers to accurately identify the next steps in their learning and assess their progress. This helps her to plan activities based on children's interests and learning needs. The childminder provides resources that link to children's interests and inspires their imaginations. She promotes and supports children's developing communication and language skills well. Particularly, she actively joins in children's role-play activities as they pretend to be doctors and patients. For example, when preparing to see patients, she talks with the children about the equipment they need to find out what is wrong and how to make them better. Children add their own ideas and identify the equipment they need to treat patients, for instance, a stethoscope and bandages. The childminder introduces new words, such as 'antiseptic' and 'blood pressure'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a very safe, inviting, stimulating and well-resourced environment which children enjoy using. They demonstrate that they are confident and comfortable in their surroundings. The childminder finds out about what children already know and can do before they start. The information that she gathers supports the settling-in procedures well and leads to the children forming strong bonds with the childminder. Children benefit from learning about healthy lifestyles. They wash their hands before eating and fresh fruit is always available at snack times. The childminder regularly teaches about the festivals and faiths of others in the community. This helps children to develop an awareness of different people and diverse ways of life.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least expected progress and develop important skills needed for their future learning. They develop good listening skills and use their imaginations well. Children display interest and an enthusiasm for learning and discovering new things. They show good levels of independence as they make choices about their play and try to put on their shoes before going outside. Children develop early mathematical skills, for instance, as they count, recognise numbers and compare the sizes of objects as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492054 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10084742 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Spalding. She operates all year round from 6am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder offers overnight and weekend care with prior arrangement. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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Registers

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