Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 19 August 2019 Previous inspection date 13 October 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 invites parents and children to attend settling-in sessions when they first start. This helps children to become familiar with the childminder and her environment. The childminder obtains information from parents about children's care and prior abilities. This helps her to meet and to plan for children's individual needs. n The childminder offers children a welcoming environment. Older children greet younger children warmly when they arrive. For example, they give them a cuddle and a kiss. Children demonstrate good social skills and show that they feel safe and are emotionally secure. n The childminder reflects on her practice. She gathers feedback from parents to help identify ongoing improvements. For example, she introduces further toys and resources, such as puzzles, to promote children's mathematical skills. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For

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This provision is good

example, she asks them questions about what they are doing and gives children time to respond. Children are confident communicators and are keen to share their thoughts and ideas. n Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. This includes children who are in receipt of funded early education. n The childminder gives parents suggestions and ideas about how they can continue to develop their children's learning at home, such as early writing skills. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. They say that she is kind, calm, and patient. n Occasionally, the childminder does not support children to extend their learning so they can achieve the best possible outcomes.

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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 teaching skills so that every opportunity is made to extend learning experiences for children so they achieve the best possible outcomes.

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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 discussions with the childminder and reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views through discussions and by reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about who can collect their children. She asks for photographs and checks identification for people she does not know, so that children do not leave her care with a person unknown to their parents. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs of abuse and how to report concerns about children's safety and welfare. The childminder talks to parents daily and shows them pictures of children's achievements. This helps parents to understand how their children are progressing. The childminder extends her professional development. She attends training courses that help to develop her understanding of how to support younger children's learning, such as to adapt her teaching skills and to show children how to use equipment and resources.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and demonstrates a good understanding of how to observe and assess children's learning. She plans activities and also follows children's interests. This encourages children to be motivated and interested to learn. The childminder arranges visits away from her home to broaden children's experiences. For example, she takes them to farm parks, stately homes and to the library. Children say that they like to see the sheep and parrots. The childminder supports children to develop their literacy skills. For example, she encourages them to use pencils and paper to make marks to represent their name and helps children to link sounds to letters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives children plenty of praise for their achievements, which helps to raise their self-esteem. Children behave well and value the praise they receive. The childminder encourages children to take responsibility for completing small tasks. For example, children tidy away toys and resources. The childminder promotes children's good health. For example, she offers them healthy snacks and provides opportunities for children to play outdoors daily. In the garden, children confidently show their physical skills when they ride on scooters and bounce on hopper balls. They demonstrate good balance and coordination.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn skills in preparation for their move on to school. They demonstrate good mathematical knowledge. Older children use weighing scales and learn about weight and measure. Younger children count objects and show their understanding of numbers. Children are creative and have good imaginative skills. They put pretend food into toy shopping trolleys, and pretend to feed the dolls. Children demonstrate their understanding of technology. For example, when they use a toy telephone, they pretend to take pictures of other children. Children are independent and complete tasks by themselves, such as washing their hands prior to eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413700 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10064680 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 13 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Grantham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-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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