Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 3 July 2019 Previous inspection date 26 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 organises her setting well. She maintains a stimulating, inviting environment for children and provides a wide range of resources. Children thoroughly enjoy themselves and are motivated to play and learn. n The childminder has secure relationships with children. She has a good knowledge of their individual needs and stage of development, which helps her to plan stimulating activities for their next steps in learning. Children make good progress. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. They behave well, learn good manners, share and take turns. n Partnerships with parents are firmly established, with effective communication both orally and in writing. Information about children's care and learning is frequently shared with parents. This supports children's development at the childminder's provision and at home. Parents praise the childminder for the high level of care and

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This provision is good

learning provided. n The childminder works closely with other local childminders. They reflect together on their work with children and share good practice to continually improve. n The childminder does not always make the most of all opportunities to help children build on early mathematical skills. n The childminder does not consistently help children to keep themselves safe when moving between the indoors and outdoors.

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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 opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills even further n help children to develop a better understanding of how to keep themselves safe when moving between the indoors and outdoors.

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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 has a good understanding of the local procedures to follow to report any concerns she has about a child's welfare. She undertakes regular safeguarding training and makes sure that her knowledge and understanding are current. She is experienced in childcare and continues to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, after completing a course on two-year- old's development, the childminder has improved planning of activities to support younger children's development. The childminder works effectively with other settings that children attend. They share a regular two-way exchange of information about children's achievements to promote a consistent approach to children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and links activities to their interests. This helps to enthuse children's curiosity for learning. For example, children's recent interest in insects is incorporated into activities, as they enjoy playing in the sand and finding hidden bugs. The childminder is an attentive teacher and good role model. She sits alongside children, plays with them and joins in their games. She skilfully seizes opportunities to support children's language development. For example, she asks questions that encourage children to share their own ideas and opinions. The childminder offers many opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. For example, children understand the life cycle of a caterpillar and have planted seeds to encourage butterflies to visit them. Children develop their early reading skills well. This is illustrated as children point to different print around the environment and ask the childminder to read it for

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

them. They enjoy listening to the wide range of stories the childminder reads.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to develop good hygiene routines and begin to manage their personal care. For example, young children learn to wash and dry their hands before eating. Meals are freshly prepared, healthy and nutritious, contributing to children's good health. Children enjoy plenty of time outdoors, such as in the garden or visiting the park. They develop their physical strength and coordination, such as using large play equipment and handling different tools to plant, dig, scoop and pour. Children learn about communities beyond their immediate experience and about the different ways that people celebrate special events. The childminder provides children with consistent praise and encouragement, which promotes their confidence effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their different starting points. They are inquisitive and enthusiastic learners. Children listen attentively and follow instructions. They demonstrate independence as they prepare their own snacks and choose and pour their own paints. Children develop key skills needed for their next steps in learning. For example, younger children are confident to try new experiences and older children enjoy painting and drawing. They are well prepared for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208954 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10064704 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 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 26 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Welton, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early years 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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