Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 24 July 2019 Previous inspection date 6 January 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder has effective partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. She shares a wealth of information about children's learning and experiences, which helps involve parents in their children's development and provides a consistent approach to their ongoing progress. Parents speak highly of the childminder and know that their children are happy and safe. n The childminder successfully empowers children to make independent decisions and to engage in self-led play. She has organised her environment effectively to stimulate learning. Children show confidence as they select resources by themselves and instantly begin to play. n The childminder encourages the development of young children's communication and language skills effectively. For instance, she repeats back words and adds words, such as 'narwhal', to extend their vocabulary. n Children have endless opportunities to access the large outdoor space to help develop

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This provision is good

their large-muscle skills. They enjoy running, chasing their friends and using a variety of climbing equipment to help develop their coordination skills. n The childminder observes children as they play and gets to know them well. She consistently uses her assessments of children's progress accurately to help her plan precisely for the next steps in their learning. n At times, the amount of questions the childminder asks interrupts children's play and does not enable them to have time to fully explore their areas of interest.

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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 enhance questioning techniques so that children's play is consistently well supported and they are allowed time to fully explore their areas of interest.

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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 demonstrates a good knowledge of child protection issues and knows how to respond if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She considers possible risks to children's safety, including when away from her home, and manages these effectively. The childminder takes effective steps to evaluate her service and make continuous improvements. For example, she uses her links with other practitioners to share and discuss ideas. The childminder makes plans to enhance her provision further. She is currently developing the opportunities for outdoor learning, with the aim of developing children's small-muscle skills further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder adapts her provision well to meet the needs of the different aged children that attend. For instance, she has large threading frames for younger children to use and fine tipped felt pens for the older children. As a result, children of all ages develop good writing and coordination skills. The childminder builds on children's interests effectively. For example, she teaches them how to use a range of research mediums to find information on sea creatures, such as books, computers and by talking to one another and sharing their experiences. The childminder provides activities and resources that spur children's imaginations. For example, children act out a recent trip to the beach using nets, sand, water, shells and sea creatures. This activity is further enhanced as the children imaginatively use sea shells to make faces in blue coloured dough, which represents the sea.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have developed excellent relationships with the childminder. The nurturing childminder supports children's emotional well-being exceptionally well, right from their individual settling-in sessions with her. Older children have learned how to keep themselves and others safe by attending child-level first-aid courses. The conscientious childminder simplifies safety messages to younger children by patiently explaining difficult terminology and discussing how to call the emergency services. Children benefit from stimulating outdoor learning opportunities. For example, the childminder gives them transparent plant pots so they can see the roots growing. The children grow seasonal fruits and vegetables, which they harvest and eat. This gives them an in-depth understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children demonstrate kindness and tolerance and they understand the needs of others very well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from the time they initially start attending the setting. They gain some important skills to prepare them in readiness for school. Children have good social skills. They have well-developed friendships and interact happily with each other. A well-established routine enables children to manage their own personal needs and they are independent and confident. They articulately express their thoughts and ideas and are motivated to learn. Children demonstrate skills in mathematics as they identify numbers and count out the correct quantity. Books provide them with enjoyment of stories, developing their early literacy skills well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407767 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10074451 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 6 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Ingham, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has two assistants registered to work with her. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and 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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