Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 14 March 2019 Previous inspection date 10 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 are happy and settled in the homely environment that the childminder provides. They show that they have warm and trusting relationships with her. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being. n Overall, the quality of teaching is good. The childminder carefully observes children and uses this information to plan their next steps in learning. Children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. n The childminder provides a good range of stimulating activities and experiences that engage children in their play. They play in the childminder's home or go on trips in the local community. n The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She promotes a continuous two-way flow of information with parents to help keep them informed of their child's progress. Parents report how pleased they are with the childminder and the service she offers.

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This provision is good

n The childminder offers effective settling-in arrangements to help children when they first start with her. This helps them to become confident and self-assured in their new environment. n The childminder does not always give children sufficient time to investigate and use resources and complete play activities in ways they choose, before she intervenes. n Children do not have enough opportunities to build on their awareness of diversity.

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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 provide children with more time to explore resources and complete activities to extend their own learning n improve children's understanding of diversity and how they can learn about the similarities and differences between children and families whose experiences are different from their own.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector jointly observed and discussed with the childminder the teaching and learning activities provided. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in discussions with them and from letters obtained by the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living in the premises and the childminder's qualifications. n The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedure to follow should she have a safeguarding concern about a child. She is confident in local reporting procedures. The childminder assesses her home and outings to identify and minimise potential hazards. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder uses a range of ways to keep her professional knowledge up to date. This includes accessing online training and being an active member of childminding forums. The childminder suitably monitors children's progress and development. She identifies any gaps in their learning so that these can be addressed quickly. The childminder reflects on and evaluates her practice. She seeks the views of parents and children to try and identify ways to improve this further. For example, following feedback from parents, she has introduced more cooking activities. The childminder uses these opportunities to help

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

children learn about healthy eating as they, for instance, make vegetable soup.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents when children first start to find out what they can already do. This helps her to plan activities which build on their existing skills. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. For example, she introduces new words to younger children, such as 'squish' and 'squash', and narrates their play as they use play dough and small tools. Children are keen to explore and experiment. For instance, they use electronic toys in their play and listen to the different effects they make. This helps their early understanding of using technology.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy spending time with the childminder. She is a good role model and provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. Children develop a sense of responsibility. For example, they help the childminder to tidy away toys before starting another activity. Children are proud when she praises them as she recognises their efforts and achievements. This helps to build their self-confidence. The childminder teaches children safe practices, such as road safety, so they learn to identify risks for themselves. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. This helps to promote their good health and support their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress given their starting points and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children have a positive attitude towards learning and are keen to try out new experiences. For example, they demonstrate that they are becoming increasingly independent as they make their own choices about what they want to play with. Children begin to understand mathematical concepts as they recognise shapes on posters in the playroom. Children are developing the skills for their next stage of learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432720 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10074886 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 10 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Wilsford, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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