Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 25 March 2019 Previous inspection date 25 May 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 The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children are happy and relaxed. They enjoy playing with a wide range of high-quality toys and resources. n Children have regular opportunity to go on outings. They visit the playground and places of local interest such as a craft centre. Children are confident and sociable. They enjoy learning about their own community. n The childminder has excellent relationships with parents. She communicates daily with them about children's progress and development. Written testimonials from parents praise the childminder for her excellent care and the interesting activities she provides. They comment that the childminder 'puts children at the centre of everything that she does'. n Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. They are well prepared for school when the time comes. Older children show an interest in numbers

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This provision is good

and attempt simple calculations. Younger children successfully practise their physical skills such as crawling and pulling themselves to stand up. n The childminder has a calm and caring approach when working with children. She interacts very positively with children and they demonstrate that they are happy, emotionally secure and eager to learn. n Although the childminder accurately tracks children's progress, she does not always use this information to identify precise next steps in order to help children make even better progress. n The childminder has not established an ongoing programme of professional development in order to further enhance the quality of teaching.

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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 focus even more precisely on identifying children's next steps in learning in order to further secure their best-possible progress n seek wider professional development opportunities to raise skills and knowledge to a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, and records of children's development and learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to a parent present during the inspection and looked at written views of other parents provided by the childminder. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children carefully. She ensures children's safety. For example, she provides age-appropriate chairs with straps for younger children. The childminder reflects on her practice regularly and encourages parents to share their views about the provision. As a result, she introduces new equipment and toys to extend children's interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She knows to work with other professionals to help close any gaps in children's learning. The childminder plans a wide range of activities for children to enjoy each day. Children engage in meaningful play and concentrate on activities of their choosing. They use small mirrors to examine their own faces. The childminder asks them carefully considered questions about what makes them unique. This prompts children to comment on their hair and eye colour. The childminder provides different coloured dough so that children can create self-portraits based on their observations. With support from the childminder, children begin to learn about their similarities and differences. The childminder facilitates children's learning by providing resources based on children's individual interests. For example, following on from an interest in a television programme, the childminder has purchased a puzzle featuring

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

their favourite characters from the show. The childminder demonstrates how to manipulate the pieces in order to fit them into the puzzle. Children are proud of their efforts once the puzzle is completed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and places a strong emphasis on developing children's personal, social and emotional development. Children benefit from regular praise and encouragement for their achievements. Consequently, children behave very well while they are with the childminder. Children of different ages play well together. They use good manners and listen carefully to the childminder's instructions. The childminder teaches children to be independent and to manage age-appropriate tasks for themselves. This supports children's readiness for school. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. Children follow good hygiene routines and benefit from nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder offers plenty of fresh air and exercise in her well- resourced garden area. This supports children's overall physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children reach appropriate levels of learning while they are with the childminder, and some exceed typical levels of development. Children preparing to start school develop the skills to write their own name and confidently talk to visitors. Younger children make friends with their peers and communicate fluently. Children independently explore the playroom and resources. They listen well to the childminder and show that they can concentrate on activities for long periods. Children gain new skills and build on what they can already do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283863 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10073379 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 13 Date of previous inspection 25 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 4 qualification. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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