Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 24 April 2019 Previous inspection date 19 July 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 assesses and tracks children's progress well. She identifies the next steps in children's learning and any gaps in their development. The childminder provides a good range of activities that support children's individual interests. All children make good progress from their starting points. n Children's emotional well-being is supported well. The kind and caring childminder provides a warm and welcoming family home environment, in which children thrive. Children display high levels of self-esteem and confidence due to their secure relationships with the childminder. n The childminder takes children on regular outings into their local community and extended area. She provides stimulating play experiences to help children learn about the wider world. n Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model to them. Children develop excellent teamwork skills. They are polite and the childminder encourages

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This provision is good

them to use good manners. n The childminder keeps parents regularly informed about their children's achievements and involves them in their learning. She seeks information on children's development and interests at home. This supports good continuity in children's experiences. n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to think about and respond to questions in order for them to develop their own play ideas fully.

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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 the time that they need to think about and respond to questions, to help them develop their own ideas further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. 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 understands how to identify a range of child protection issues and concerns. She knows the correct local procedures to report concerns relating to children's welfare. The childminder maintains a safe home and ensures that children are taught how to move around and use equipment safely. For example, she teaches children to be careful when learning to use scissors or climbing down the steps to the garden. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. They say that they feel honoured to have her as their childminder due to the value she places on their children's development. The childminder reflects upon many aspects of her provision to identify ways she can develop further. For example, she has attended a training course, which has improved the range of activities she plans for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She uses her knowledge of child development to help promote children's learning. The childminder provides a wide range of toys, equipment and resources. She plans enjoyable activities with clear learning intentions to help children make progress. For example, the childminder provides a range of craft materials to help promote children's design skills when making animal masks. The childminder supports young children to identify the different animals, the noises they make and the colours they are. The children thoroughly enjoy this activity and giggle and laugh as they pretend not to know the correct animal noises. During a sand and water activity, the childminder introduces different vehicles in a range of sizes. Children identify which are 'bigger' and which are 'smaller' and why they get stuck in a pipe. This supports their mathematical understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. She places high priority on promoting a healthy lifestyle for the children. For example, children have daily opportunities to play outdoors in the well-resourced garden. They enjoy being physically active as they climb, slide, run and play with balls. Furthermore, children eat healthy, nutritious snacks and drink water throughout the day. Children have many opportunities to be independent. For example, they help to select and prepare their own snacks. The childminder praises children's efforts and achievements, which boosts their self-esteem. Children help to tidy away resources after using them and understand that this creates more space and reduces tripping hazards.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are developing the key skills needed for the next stage of their learning and for when they start school. Children develop good social skills, they listen well, are kind and respectful and share their toys with minimal prompts. Children use books to find out about different animals and enjoy listening to animal stories. This helps to support children's early literacy skills well. Children are independent and confident learners who enjoy their time with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449404 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10075207 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 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 19 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Grantham, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. 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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