Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 11 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 are very happy and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They have a good relationship with the childminder and show kindness towards her. Children are emotionally secure. n Children learn how to care for animals. The childminder asks them to help her to feed fish in her pond. She gives children tasks to complete, such as to carry the food. Children develop a sense of responsibility and enjoy completing tasks. n The childminder shares information with parents about what children learn in her care. She gives them ideas that help them to continue to support children's well-being at home. For example, she talks to them about providing different foods to help strengthen children's bones. n The childminder helps children develop their counting skills through play. She asks them to count the number of cups on a table. She asks them to count again, after she adds one more. n The childminder knows children well and is aware of what they learn at home. She

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This provision is good

offers them plenty of learning opportunities. Children make good progress in their development. n The childminder evaluates her practice well and makes changes based on her knowledge of children's interests. Children enjoy digging in sand. The childminder has developed a soil area for children to dig and plant vegetables in her garden. n The childminder does not consistently obtain and share information about children's learning from other pre-schools they attend. n The childminder does not consistently obtain detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities when they first start attending.

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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 develop the partnership with other provisions children attend to share greater information to promote consistency and enhance children's learning experiences n gain more detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry to help plan more precisely for their learning.

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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 indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children about their enjoyment of activities. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows where to report concerns if she suspects a child is at risk of harm. She ensures that she keeps her knowledge of current safeguarding guidelines and legislation up to date. The childminder gives children's safety high priority. For example, she has measures in place to stop children accessing the pond in the garden on their own. The childminder meets with other childminders to share good practice. She researches childcare on the internet and shares her knowledge with parents. This research has helped her to promote younger children's physical skills and helped parents do the same at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and monitors children's progress effectively. She plans an exciting range of activities based on what the children need to learn next. The childminder has a book for each child. This includes pictures and written comments about their experiences in her care. The childminder shows these to children and talks to them about activities they have taken part in. Children recall events from memory and talk about their friends. They show a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's home. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about people who help them and how to keep safe. She takes children to a police station to look at police vehicles. The childminder talks to children about stranger danger and who they should go to if they get lost.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children settling-in sessions when they first start. She finds out about children's likes, comforters and encourages them to bring items from home. Children learn to share and take turns when they play with toys and resources. The childminder reminds children to use good manners when they ask for things. She claps her hands to praise children's achievements. This helps to raise their self-esteem. The childminder promotes children's independence well. She provides them with a step, so they can reach the sink to wash their hands. She encourages children to put on their shoes and coats. Children are physically active and move around the childminder's home confidently.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make consistently good progress in all aspects of their learning. Young children learn rhyming words, for example, when they sing nursery rhymes. They make good progress in their speaking skills. Older children develop their understanding of diversity. They begin to learn sign language and the different ways people communicate. Children develop key skills needed in preparation for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537625 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10090986 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 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in North Hykeham, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 8.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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