Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22/11/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: Not Applicable 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 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 The childminder uses effective and valuable language to extend the children's communication skills.  The childminder acts as a positive role model to the children to support clear boundaries as they learn tolerance and respect for each other.  The childminder has a clear set of policies and procedures that underpin her practice.  The children form secure attachments with the childminder who is warm and caring.

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It is not yet good because

 The systems to find out about children's starting points in relation to their learning and development are not fully explored. Parents are not yet actively involved in contributing to their child's learning and development.  The childminder is not yet assessing children's progress in order to plan for their future development and learning, particularly when identifying interests and providing challenging and interesting opportunities.

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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 childminders home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing on their own and the childminder playing with children.  The inspector examined a selection of the childminder's paperwork.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2011 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner in a house in a village near Sleaford, Lincolnshire. The whole of the childminder's house is used for childminding purposes and the rear garden is available for outdoor play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has completed basic training including first aid and child protection and updates her knowledge through specific courses such as food hygiene. She attends the local children's centre and visits the local shops and park on a regular basis. There are currently 12 children on roll, of these, five children are within the early years age group. Children attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder is open all year round from 6.15am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday except for family holidays.

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must:

 improve the implementation of the educational programmes across all areas of learning by planning challenging and enjoyable experiences to ensure all children make progress towards the early learning goals, and ensure children's interests are taken into account when planning activities

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

 develop systems for including parents in 'Learning Journeys' by extending information gained on entry about children's starting points.

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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 paint a leaf for their display, they demonstrate good brush control that supports physical development. Babies who show an interest in shiny objects have their sensory experience extended as the childminder makes up a treasure bag of shiny objects. The childminder uses a running commentary when the children are playing and the children are confident in asking for what they want. For instance, children find a CD and ask for some music, they use their imagination and dance rhythmically to 'Monster Mash.'

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who attend

The childminder makes observations of the children engaged in their play. However, she has yet to consistently use these observations to assist her in identifying activities to promote each child's development. Consequently, children's future learning and development is not consistent. The childminder has a good understanding of child development and the ages and stages of children's development. Children display some characteristics of effective learning as they engage in playing and exploring. For instance, children show curiosity as they investigate a simple box, they put it on their head, they sit in it, and they play peek-a-boo from under it. Children are working comfortably within their age and stage of development.

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who attend

The childminder creates positive relationships with parents; daily journals provide parents with an in-depth narrative of their child's day. However, the systems to engage parents in a two-way flow of information from the outset and on-going communication into their child's 'Learning Journeys' are not yet fully established. This means that learning from home cannot be fully incorporated into their development at the childminders.

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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. Babies who are tired enjoy snuggles and quiet moments with the childminder. 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. Toddlers and babies 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, when children climb on furniture she takes this opportunity to ask "what happens if we climb on chairs?". Children have fresh air daily, contributing to their understanding of a healthy lifestyle as they walk to the bus stop to collect older children. They gain an understanding of physical exercise as they take walks to the shops and to the allotment where they pick potatoes to share with their family. Children are helped in managing their own personal needs as the childminder supports them in washing their hands after using the toilet. Children gain an understanding of a healthy diet as they eat healthy snacks such as fruit and crackers. The childminder provides fresh drinks for the children throughout the day.

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

The environment provides a suitable range of resources both indoors and outside. Resources cover all areas of learning and relate to all ages and stages of development. 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 children learning about other cultures, they talk animatedly about 'Ganesh, the Hindu elephant'. 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 is keen to further her 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.

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provision

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 on all parts of the home used for childminding 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 childminders priorities. The development plan highlights that the childminder would like to network more frequently with other childminders and particularly to make better use of the local children's centre. The childminder is committed to accessing any training that will support her knowledge, understanding and practice in order to improve her 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 EY432720 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 784200 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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