Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 2 April 2019 Previous inspection date 8 December 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 The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. For example, she reads them stories which help children to learn how to manage their own feelings and relate to others. n The childminder regularly attends training courses as a way to strengthen her continuing professional development. She understands that children learn behaviours from adults and the importance of being a good role model. The childminder interacts positively with children and supports their behaviour and development. n The childminder keeps parents well informed about their child's progress. She works closely with them to promote consistency in helping children to manage their own personal care needs. For example, children receive praise and stickers to reward their achievements when they use the toilet on their own. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, when children speak to her, she repeats the words back to them. Children

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This provision is good

hear the correct pronunciation of words. All children, including those in receipt of funded early education, make good progress in their learning. n The childminder gathers feedback from parents to help evaluate her provision. She has made recent changes that have had a positive impact on developing children's understanding of healthy foods. For example, the childminder talks to children about healthy meals and encourages them to choose what they would like to eat. n The childminder does not consistently use her assessments to focus precisely enough on planning for younger children. n Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of learning opportunities to support children to make the best possible progress.

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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 strengthen the use of assessments to plan more precisely for all aspects of learning for younger children and to help them learn at the highest levels n focus teaching more precisely on challenging children in their learning to help them make the best possible progress.

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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 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 household members. n The inspector spoke to children about their enjoyment of activities. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder works well in partnership with other early years settings children also attend. She shares information with practitioners about children's achievements and interests. This helps to promote continuity in children's learning and development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to keep up to date with current safeguarding practice. She is aware of the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. Additionally, she knows the actions she must follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare or safety. The childminder checks for any risks within her home daily to ensure these are minimised and it is safe for children to play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers regular information from parents about children's interests at home. This helps her to provide play opportunities based on the things that children are interested in. For example, when children talk about going on a trip with their family to see 'dinosaurs', she encourages them to paint a picture of a dinosaur. Children develop their creative skills and imagination. The childminder observes children as they play and identifies what children need to learn next. She provides opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills, for example by asking children to talk about the size of a dinosaur's foot. Children say 'small' which demonstrates their developing understanding of language to describe size. The childminder encourages children to develop their literacy skills. Children sing nursery rhymes and develop their understanding of words that rhyme.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about a healthy lifestyle. She offers them healthy snacks and encourages children to try different foods. For example, the childminder uses food to make a picture of a face on a plate. This helps to entice children to eat a variety of foods that they would not normally eat. Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active. The childminder takes children to nature parks, soft-play centres and play parks. Children use larger apparatus as a way to develop their physical skills. The childminder takes children on various outings to places of interest in the community. Children develop confidence in different social environments. The childminder uses a variety of ways to help children to feel emotionally secure when they first start. For example, she invites them to attend settling-in sessions. Children become familiar with the childminder and her home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn key skills in preparation for their move on to school. They demonstrate their independence as they put on their own shoes. Children learn about stranger danger and road safety. They say that they need to 'look left and right' when they cross a road, showing their awareness of how to keep themselves safe. Children show good creative skills. For example, when they mix paint together, they explore how colours can change.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362640 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10064671 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 8 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Lincoln. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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