Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 30 January 2019 Previous inspection date 2 July 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 Close bonds are formed between the childminder and the children. They enjoy spending time in each other's company. They smile, laugh and share cuddles. n Children make good progress. The childminder is a good teacher who supports children's learning and development well. She plans activities, resources and the environment, based on her good knowledge of children's individual needs and interests. n The childminder works in close partnership with parents, other settings children attend and the local school. These partnerships are effective in helping the childminder to complement the learning children receive elsewhere. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They praise her approachable, relaxed nature and comment on how happy their children are when in her care. Parents appreciate how much the childminder communicates useful information with them about their children's care and learning. n Children's personal, social and emotional development is fostered very well. They are

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This provision is good

confident and independent. Children receive regular praise and encouragement from the childminder for their achievements and good behaviour. Children play harmoniously together. They take their lead from the childminder who is a good role model to them, promoting manners and kindness at every opportunity. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities during discussions to extend older children's knowledge and vocabulary further.

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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 make the most of every opportunity to extend older children's knowledge and vocabulary to help them make even more rapid progress in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all the areas of the home 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 and working in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She knows the action she must take if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder ensures that her home is safe and she is vigilant in her supervision of children. When children sleep upstairs or in the porch area, the childminder regularly checks on them to make sure they are safe and comfortable. The childminder reflects on her practice and values parents' feedback on the service she provides. She accesses regular training to deepen her knowledge of child development. This has a positive impact on the outcomes for children as the quality of teaching is good as a result. The childminder volunteers in the nursery and Reception class at her local school. She gains a valuable insight into children's experiences at nursery and school. The childminder uses knowledge gained to provide continuity of care and to plan activities that

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

complement those children have elsewhere.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very calm and patient. She allows children the freedom to explore the environment and activities on offer. She is good at adapting activities to meet all children's needs. For example, when she reads a story, she asks older children questions about the book and makes animal noises with younger children. This keeps all children engaged with the story at their ability level and they all enjoy this time together. When children ask the childminder to read more books to them, she is happy to oblige and reads enthusiastically, making the stories exciting. Children persevere at tricky tasks. For example, they used their finger and thumb to break off small pieces of dried spaghetti and pick up tiny orzo pasta pieces, which they pressed into dough to decorate their models. Children's creativity and small physical skills were promoted during this activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's good health is promoted well. They have daily access to fresh air and exercise outside in the childminder's garden and when they go out and about on walks. Children enjoy healthy snacks of various fruits and help themselves to a drink when they are thirsty. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices. Older children know to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Younger children are helped to wipe their hands and noses to keep clean. The childminder changes nappies hygienically and makes this time enjoyable by chatting to children and making them laugh. Children are involved in decision-making which affects them. The childminder asks children what they would like to do when they are with her and values their suggestions.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress based on their individual starting points and are well prepared for when they start nursery and school. Children become engrossed in their play and demonstrate high-levels of concentration and enjoyment in what they are doing. They delight in exploring the sensory textures of various cereals as they crunch it in their hands and bury farm animals for the childminder to find. Children spread the cereal out of the tray and onto the floor. They then help the childminder to tidy up afterwards, learning about responsibility and teamwork.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391827 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10064675 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 2 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Manby, Lincolnshire. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Thursday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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