Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15/10/2012 13/10/2008

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children are relaxed, happy and secure in the setting as the childminder creates a warm and welcoming feel to the home.  Children behave well and the childminder provides clear messages about what is expected of them. They are developing good relationships with their peers and the childminder encourages children to respect and help each other, share and take turns.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's health; she provides them with opportunities for fresh air and exercise and helps them to begin to care for themselves.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder has begun to familiarise herself with the revised Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, yet she is not fully confident in using this to effectively identify children's stages of development.  Parents are not yet actively involved in contributing to their child's learning and development.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took a tour of the setting.  The inspector observed the children during adult-guided and child-initiated play.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's paperwork.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has been registered since 1989. She lives with her husband and adult son in the east coast town of Mablethorpe in Lincolnshire. Children are cared for in the kitchen diner area of the house and another small area. Toilet and sleeping facilities are provided in this space. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. There are local schools, pre-schools, shops, parks, library and the beach within walking distance.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She works with an assistant who may be left in sole charge of the children on the early years register at agreed times with parental permission. There are currently 12 children on roll, of whom six are in the early years age range and they attend for a variety of sessions.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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must:

 expand knowledge and understanding of children's developmental bands and improve the observation, assessment and planning for individual children, so their next steps in learning are identified.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop systems for including parents in children's 'Learning Journeys' by encouraging them to contribute to these.

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who attend

The childminder has a basic knowledge of the seven areas of learning and she provides the children with appropriate activities which they enjoy. Children are provided with art resources as they choose a picture and independently access the paint, they demonstrate good brush control that supports physical development. The childminder takes account of children's interests and uses these to extend learning opportunities, for instance, children draw a butterfly on the blackboard and the childminder follows this up by making symmetrical butterflies, which supports mathematical development. The childminder uses a running commentary when the children are playing and the children are confident in asking for what they want.

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who attend

The childminder makes observations of the children engaged in their activities and these observations are linked to samples of their work and photographs. The childminder has a basic knowledge of the seven areas of learning and children's developmental age bands. However, she has yet to consistently use planning and observations to assist her in identifying the appropriate next steps to promote each child's development. This means their learning may not be as effective as possible. Children display some characteristics of effective learning as they engage in playing and exploring, for instance, children have a strong exploratory impulse as they discover and build with large shape blocks. Children are working comfortably within their age and stage of development. The childminder creates positive relationships with parents, who have commented kindly about her care in questionnaires. Parents contribution to their children's starting points on

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who attend

entry are comprehensive and relevant and linked to the areas of learning, however, the systems to engage parents in their child's ongoing 'Learning Journeys' are not yet fully established. This means opportunities are missed for parents to continue their child's learning at home.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder has a warm and caring manner and subsequently the children feel safe and secure. Children who have only been with the childminder for a short time are already displaying secure attachments. The childminder offers lots of positive encouragement, praise and support. The childminder encourages the children to respect and tolerate each other by acting as a good role model and offering clear boundaries and expectations. Children explore the environment with confidence and independence.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder understands about children's safety and she uses routine opportunities to reinforce this, for instance, road safety when out walking. Children gain an understanding of the need for physical exercise as the childminder gives a high priority to this and they make regular visits to the beach and take nature walks as often as possible. During a beach walk the children learn about the danger of the weaver fish. Children are helped in managing their own personal needs as the childminder supports them in washing their hands before snack, she uses fun language to further encourage them, for instance, 'rub a dub dub'. Children gain an understanding of a healthy diet as they take part in a fruit tasting activity and fresh drinks are available constantly.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The environment provides a wide range of resources both indoors and outside. Resources cover all areas of learning and relate to all ages and stages of development. Children can select from all resources by the means of a photo book, then these remain the toys for the day on the visual timetable. The childminder provides good physical and emotional support for children in her care which prepares them for the next stage in their learning; this is further enhanced by the regular contact with the local community. The childminder has a positive attitude towards transitions to other settings.

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provision

The childminder has a satisfactory knowledge of the areas of learning and how children learn. She consistently seeks knowledge of the revised Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage in order to promote the seven areas of learning. Monitoring of the educational programmes and how to support children's progress towards the early learning goals are beginning to develop. The childminder has a solid knowledge of how to safeguard the children in her care and she understands what to do if she is worried about a child. The childminder has completed a relevant paediatric first aid course. There is a good selection of policies and procedures in place that underpin the reliable running of the practice. Risk assessments are carried out as part of a monthly check and ongoing hazards are identified to minimise risks to all children.

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provision

Suitable self-evaluation systems are in place to inform the childminder's priorities. She values the input from parents and children, for instance, the children were heavily involved with deciding how to spend recently awarded grant money. The childminder and her assistant are committed to accessing any training that will support their knowledge, understanding and practice in order to improve their service to children. The childminder is aware of her duty to liaise with other agencies and shared carers in order to secure and support children's needs.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number 208857 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 818095 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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