Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 08/01/2013 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

 Children demonstrate, through their behaviour, that they feel safe and comfortable in the childminder's home. They enjoy spending time in her company and welcome her interaction in their play.  Children access a wide range of toys and resources both within the home and spacious garden, which interests them and supports their learning.  Secure relationships with parents have been established, which enhances children's time with the childminder.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder has not obtained parental permission for children to take part in outings, which compromises their safety and welfare.  Meaningful next steps in children's learning are not yet clearly identified and used effectively to plan suitably challenging activities.  Parents are given insufficient opportunities to share knowledge about their child's learning from home in order to contribute to, and support, the ongoing assessment of children's progress.

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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 spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed activities taking place in the lounge and garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records, a selection of policies, the register of attendance and children's records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two children aged six and two years in a house in Bicker, Lincolnshire. The whole of the ground floor and the rear garden are used for childminding. The family has two dogs, three cats, a rabbit and goldfish as pets.

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Information about the setting

The childminder attends a toddler group. She visits the shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools. There are currently three children on roll, two of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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must:

 ensure written parental permission for children to take part in outings is obtained  analyse the information gained through observation and assessment to identify meaningful next steps in children's learning. Use this information more effectively to plan challenging experiences and activities for each child in line with their developmental needs.

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

 increase opportunities for parents to consistently share what they know about their child in relation to their ongoing learning and development from home.

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who attend

The childminder has a sound understanding of how children learn and supports children appropriately in their play. She recognises children's interests and provides resources to support this and help them settle, such as interactive cause and effect toys for a child who is interested in how things work. Toys and resources provide sufficient interest and support learning through all areas of development. The childminder extends children's learning to provide some suitable challenge, such as supporting number recognition and asking meaningful questions to make children think. The childminder has begun to observe children in their play and is beginning to keep records of their learning. However, next steps are not always meaningful to individual learning needs. As a consequence the information is not always used effectively to plan suitably challenging activities. Also, parents are not consistently invited to share information about their child's learning at

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who attend

home to enable them to contribute to and support their ongoing learning and development.

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who attend

Children are beginning to show a keen interest in number and counting. The childminder uses all opportunities to support this, for example, by counting the number of sandwiches children eat at lunchtime. Resources, including toy telephones and shape sorter clocks, support number recognition, with the childminder counting alongside children for reinforcement. Children are becoming confident talkers and are increasing their vocabulary on a daily basis. The childminder encourages speech as she talks to children as they play and regularly reads stories to encourage children's interest in books.

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who attend

The childminder uses local groups for social interaction and activities, such as messy play and crafts. Children explore their environment through walks in the surrounding countryside and visit the animals in nearby fields. Children have frequent use of the childminder's large garden for fresh air and physical exercise on see-saws and slides, which provide appropriate challenge. They enjoy exploring the play space, engaging in activities, such as water play and leisurely push a wheelbarrow up and down, manoeuvring around obstacles with ease. Children's understanding of valuing and respecting others is supported through their play with suitable resources that promote other cultures. All of these activities help to ensure that children develop adequate skills in readiness for school.

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

Children have formed warm and positive relationships with the childminder enabling them to feel secure and confident in their surroundings. They giggle when being tickled and seek comfort from the childminder when needing reassurance. Care needs are established with parents before children begin, allowing the childminder to plan a suitable environment that reflects their likes and dislikes. This supports a smooth transition from home into the childminder's care. In general, children behave well for their age and through the childminder's calm and consistent approach are beginning to learn appropriate skills, which enable them to play cooperatively with their peers. Children are encouraged to develop their personal independence and to recognise their own needs as they grow and develop and in preparation for starting pre-school. For example, they wash their own hands and face and gain a sense of responsibility as they tidy away toys after use.

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

Basic hygiene routines are adhered to by all, as children use their own cloths for personal washing. The childminder acts as a clear role model as children see her wash her own hands after procedures, such as changing nappies. A healthy and well-balanced menu of meals and snacks are provided for children and they access their own drinks as and when required throughout the day. Areas children use, including outings, are risk assessed on a regular basis, which enables children to play in a safe and secure environment.

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provision

The childminder has a generally secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and has a range of policies and procedures in place to support children's well-being. The childminder has attended stage one child protection training and has booked onto stage two to further enhance her knowledge. Most parental permissions to protect children's safety and welfare have been obtained with the exception of permission for children to take part in outings, which is a requirement of the Early Years Foundation Stage and impacts on children's safety. Records, such as an attendance register are suitably maintained.

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provision

The childminder is proactive and is beginning to reflect on her daily practice to support ongoing improvement, which will benefit children in her care. She is generally aware of her areas for improvement, such as developing her assessment skills and has identified suitable training to support this.

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provision

Positive relationships have formed with all parents, due to the childminder's calm and friendly nature. Initial settling-in procedures and discussions ensures the childminder has a sound understanding of the children she cares for as individuals. She exchanges information with parents on a daily basis, both verbally and through a diary system, which shares evidence regarding children's activities. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information between settings when children attend more than one provision, enabling them to work together to support children's learning.

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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 EY447529 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 899550 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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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

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