Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 27 August 2019 Previous inspection date 2 June 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 gathers feedback from parents and her assistants to help identify ongoing improvements to her provision. Recent changes offer children further opportunities to explore nature, for example, to learn about insects and birds. n The childminder and her assistants actively promote positive behaviour. They give children plenty of praise and encouragement. Children sing songs about how they can use good manners. They behave well and are polite. n The childminder and her assistants work well in partnership with parents. They share information with them about children's achievements. Parents attend events, such as sports days. They say, 'all staff are lovely and informative'. n The childminder shares information about children's development with other early years settings they also attend. This helps to promote consistency in their learning. n The childminder helps children to learn about the world. For example, when younger

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This provision is good

children play with toy pigs and cows, she introduces words to describe their young, such as a 'piglet' and a 'calf'. This helps children to develop their understanding of animals. n Children reach typical levels of development in all aspects of their learning. They make good progress in their literacy skills. For example, children use straws with paint to make marks on paper. Older children tell the childminder and her assistants that they have made a 'monster'. They talk confidently about the pictures they draw. n Occasionally, the childminder and her assistants do not always extend children's learning so that they can achieve the best possible learning outcomes. n Sometimes, the childminder and her assistants do not organise group activities effectively enough to encourage children to engage and concentrate.

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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 make better use of teaching opportunities to further extend children's learning so that they can achieve the best possible outcomes n review the organisation of group activities and help all children to engage and concentrate to optimise their learning potential.

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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 her assistants. She reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children about their enjoyment of activities. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants know the signs of abuse and where to report concerns they may have regarding children's safety or welfare. The childminder carries out suitable risk assessments. This helps to provide a safe environment for children to play. The childminder uses robust recruitment procedures to make sure that her assistants are suitable in their roles. She holds meetings with her assistants to help them to reflect on their practice. The childminder supports her assistants to extend their professional development. They attend training that helps them to identify different ways to support children's behaviour and to manage their feelings and emotions.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. They observe and assess children's learning and identify what they need to learn next. The childminder's assistants encourage children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, they support children to count objects, helping them to develop their understanding of numbers. The childminder plans visits away from her home with children to broaden their experiences. For example, she takes them to the beach, park and library. This provides opportunities for children to develop an understanding of their local community. The childminder and her assistants offer parents ideas and activities to encourage them to support their children's development at home. For example, they lend parents toys and resources to promote different aspects of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children experience sociable snack and mealtimes. They sit and talk with their friends. These experiences contribute to their social development and well-being. The childminder offers children healthy snacks. She provides parents with information to encourage them to provide nutritious packed lunches for their children. This contributes to children's good health. The childminder and her assistants provide children with daily opportunities for physical exercise. For example, children copy them when they move their bodies to music. In the garden, children climb onto larger apparatus, enabling them to take and manage risks. Children show positive relationships with the childminder, her assistants and other children. They demonstrate that they feel emotionally secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. This includes children who are in receipt of funding. They develop skills in readiness for their eventual move on to school. Children are confident and independent. They wash their hands prior to eating and pour their own drinks. Children show good hand-to-eye coordination. Older children throw and catch balls when they play a game. Children demonstrate their good imaginative skills. Younger children engage in pretend play and say that small toy people and cars are 'going to the shop'. Older children pretend to make an alien ship when they play with slime.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208857 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10064703 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 - 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 32 Date of previous inspection 2 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Mablethorpe. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with assistants.

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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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