Hassall Anita

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and safe and enjoy their time with the childminder. They arrive at the setting excited and ready to learn. The childminder has a lovely rapport with the children and knows them well. She is friendly and attentive to their individual needs. Children are settled, and their emotional well-being is fully supported. They behave well, learn to share and take turns as they play. The childminder spends time reflecting on children's interests. She plans learning opportunities that build on what children know and need to learn next.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's achievements. For example, she provides plenty of stimulating learning opportunities. Children help to grow and harvest vegetables at their community allotment. They pick fruit at a fruit farm and attend regular sessions at different playgroups. These opportunities help children to socialise with others in larger groups. The childminder organises visits to shows and exhibitions beyond her local community. These extend and capture children's imagination. For example, they experience the atmosphere of attending a theatrical performance. Children see their favourite television characters performing on stage. This extends their interest and builds on their learning in different environments. Parents' contributions are valued and help to inform assessment and planning processes. They say communication is good and they receive daily updates on children's progress. This helps them continue to support their children's

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a warm, stimulating and welcoming environment. Children are happy and readily seek reassurance and enjoy interacting with her as they play. They are well cared for, growing in confidence and motivated to do things for themselves. For example, she encourages their independence in activities and care routines. n The childminder makes precise observations of children's learning needs. This helps to address and identify any gaps in their progress. Children enjoy playing with good-quality resources. For example, the childminder has built an indoor 'bird hide' with a camouflaged cover. There is a lantern, comfortable seating area, bird recognition charts and binoculars to see the birds in the garden. This ignites the children's interests and they return to this at different points in the session. n The childminder understands how children learn and what she must do to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. She is experienced and well

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need to do better?

qualified and has high expectations of all children making good progress and behaving well. As an example, she expects children to persevere with tasks and concentrate. This helps children gain the important skills they need for their

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need to do better?

7 November 2019 eventual move on to school. Children respond well to the praise she gives them. However, she has not kept up to date with her continuing professional development to build further on her good practice. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Children's needs are well met. The childminder observes children's development and regularly tracks their progress. She shares this information with parents effectively. Parents receive good suggestions for activities and routines they can continue at home. For example, to support children in the next stage of their development, such as toilet training. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles effectively. For instance, she encourages children to follow good hygiene routines and provides them with nutritious meals and snacks. Children have regular exercise and fresh air in local parks. They make frequent visits to various places of interest, for instance, the

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need to do better?

county show, museums, churches and temples. This enriches their learning opportunities. The childminder supports children to develop positive attitudes towards others. They explore different cultures through stories and festivals. This helps to promote children's understanding of their similarities and differences. Children behave well and the childminder encourages them to be kind and considerate towards each other. n The childminder encourages children to learn through using their senses. For instance, during an adult-led activity, she provides a wide range of different resources. These delight children and stimulate their imagination. They investigate different scents, textures, shapes and sounds. Children use a range of tools effectively. For example, they use tongs and a variety of scoops to fill different containers. These tools help children develop their small muscles as they build on their developing coordination skills. Children count and accurately

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need to do better?

identify numbers as they play. The childminder uses open-ended questions and talks to the children about how the objects feel and what they have found. However, sometimes she does not fully use this opportunity to extend children's vocabulary further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's safety and protect them from harm. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse in relation to child protection and wider safeguarding matters, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder is confident in the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. Her home is safe and secure. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her home and garden and takes steps to minimise potential hazards. She always keeps her dog apart from children to help ensure their safety.

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should:

n make the most of available professional development opportunities to build the already good practice to a higher level n extend children's good communication skills and consider ways to widen their vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY255081 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10073180 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 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Tallington, Lincolnshire. 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 4. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

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 a number of discussions with the childminder. He 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 a meeting and the written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

7 November 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

7 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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