Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 11 February 2019 Previous inspection date 24 February 2016

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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 form very good attachments with the kind and caring childminder. Children are eager for her to join in with their play. The childminder encourages children to be independent and they enjoy showing her how they can do things for themselves. n The childminder offers children a wide range of experiences to support the development of their social skills, such as visits to local playgroups to interact with other children and adults. n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a well-organised learning environment that helps children to make informed choices in their play. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder has built very effective relationships with parents. For example, she shares a wide range of information about their children's progress with them and how they can support their children's learning at home. Parents speak very highly of the

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This provision is good

childminder and the service she offers. n The childminder uses a variety of methods to keep her professional development up to date. For example, she uses online training opportunities and shares knowledge with other professionals. n The childminder reflects well on her practice, taking into account the views of parents and children. For instance, she has recently reviewed how she sets out the toys and resources. This has helped children remain engaged in their play. n The childminder does not fully maximise opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their own experiences.

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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 increase opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their own experiences.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector jointly observed and discussed with the childminder the teaching and learning activities provided. n The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through questionnaires obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the signs that indicate children may be at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children in her care. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to keep the environment safe in her home and on outings. A wide range of policies and procedures are carefully implemented and underpin the efficient running of her setting. The childminder closely monitors children's progress to help identify any gaps in their learning and development so that these can be quickly addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observations and assessments of children's learning effectively. She identifies their achievements and what they need to learn next. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills very well. For example, children talk about their families and home life. The childminder uses gentle questioning and gives children time to express their thoughts. The childminder is skilled at giving children a wide range of interesting activities. For example, children are excited as they make bird feeders to take home. They carefully thread foods onto a holder, which helps their hand-to-eye coordination. The childminder uses these activities to extend children's learning further. For instance, she provides children with books about garden birds and they excitedly identify and name familiar birds. Children develop their early reading skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. Children are confident and interact well with her. For example, they give her spontaneous cuddles and giggle as they play together. The childminder is a good role model and children behave well. She offers lots of positive praise and encouragement, which help to boost children's self- esteem. The childminder helps children to learn about leading healthy lifestyles. For instance, they take part in daily physical play in the garden or go for walks around the local area. Children learn to keep themselves safe. The childminder reinforces their awareness of staying safe, for example by discussing road safety and practising emergency procedures with them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills and knowledge that support their progression to the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school. They show they are becoming increasingly independent. For example, they put on their own coats and prepare their own snacks. Children are happy and engage well in learning. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 209102 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10072545 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2016

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The childminder registered in 1986 and lives in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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