Childminder, Out-of school day care in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23/01/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 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 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is well qualified in childcare and demonstrates a clear understanding of how children learn. She supports all children to make good progress through a balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities.  Children enjoy their time in the childminder's care and have formed secure attachments. She values children highly as individuals and warmly welcomes them into her home.  Good relationships with parents have formed. Regular communication both verbally and through a daily diary ensure they are kept well informed of their child's time in the childminder's care.  The childminder demonstrates clear vision and dedication to her childminding business. She seeks the views of parents and children, which help influence her plans for improvement

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Relationships with local schools children attend have not yet been fully established, in order to support children's learning and well-being across both settings.

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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 playroom.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's, observation and assessment records, welfare records and a range of other documents.

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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 10 years and 10 months in a house in Lutton, Lincolnshire. The whole of the ground floor, and the rear garden are used for childminding. The family has a cat and hamster as pets.

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Information about the setting

The childminder visits the shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools. There are currently four children on roll, who are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. She operates flexible opening hours all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She also offers occasional weekends. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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

 develop partnerships with local schools children attend, in order to identify all children's needs and help them to make progress in their learning across both settings.

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who attend

The childminder currently provides wrap around care to children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, before and after the school day. She engages children in a range of fun activities they enjoy and which enable them to make good progress in their learning. Children generally initiate their own play but are well-supported by the childminder, who uses a range of teaching methods to develop learning. For example, suitable questioning to make children think. Children show they are confident and comfortable in the childminder's home, as they help themselves to familiar resources on arrival. The childminder is well experienced in childcare, which is evident in her planning and assessment of children. She observes them closely in their play and identifies clear next steps in their learning. The childminder talks regularly with parents to discuss their child's progress and is in the process of sharing their learning journeys, now they have settled in

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who attend

Children are happy and at ease in the welcoming environment, where the childminder is attentive to their individual needs. For example, she works closely with children who are less confident to join in activities with their peers. She encourages children to engage in conversation, talking about their day at school or asking them to tell her about their creation with the building bricks. Children of all ages enjoy spending time together and older children show care for younger children, supporting them when needed. For example, listening to them read their school book. This helps younger children become familiar with things they will do as they progress to and through school. Children are enthusiastic to complete their homework and welcome the support the childminder gives them with this. They enjoy creative activities, such as play dough and making snowman from foam and other resources. They show pride in their achievements and take a picture

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who attend

of their creation with a camera to display in their scrapbook.

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who attend

The effective organisation of the playroom means that children have good opportunities to access resources which support all areas of learning. This includes a wide range of books, puzzles, games and small world toys. They use their imagination well to construct and build a boat and make items of food with the dough, such as raisin toast and ice cream. Children have good use of the childminder's garden and local parks to support their physical development.

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

The childminder's good practice ensures that children develop close bonds and emotional attachments to her and her family. Children clearly enjoy being with the childminder and comment that they like playing with her daughter. Settling-in procedures, including home visits, are offered which helps children build a secure relationship with the childminder. Clear channels of communication exist between the childminder and parents so that children's interests, care needs and preferences are always known. However, relationships between the schools children attend and the childminder are not effective. At present, there are no systems in place for sharing information to support children's learning and care across both settings, this means children's individual needs are not fully met.

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

The childminder's home is welcoming and space is organised appropriately so that children can play, eat and rest comfortably. Methods for managing children's behaviour are clear and concise and children behave well. Rules are in place to ensure that clear and realistic boundaries are established before children begin. Children have devised a set of their own rules for the garden, which the childminder is going to display outside as a reminder when using the area. This enables children to think about and take responsibility for their own safety when using the outdoor equipment. The childminder is a good role model and speaks to children in a pleasant manner, which they respond well to. They welcome her praise and encouragement during activities, which instils confidence and self-esteem.

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

The childminder gently guides and supports children's understanding of maintaining their own personal care, such as hand washing before eating. They have good opportunities to learn independence skills, as they help themselves to fruit and drinks for snack. A healthy range of home cooked meals are provided, which meets children's nutritional needs.

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provision

The childminder has vast experience in childcare and has a number of childcare qualifications, including an Early Years foundation degree. She uses her experience well to provide quality childcare and has a very secure understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to monitor these. This ensures children make good progress whilst in her care. The childminder has settled well into her childminding business and has clear plans in place to further improve practice, such as enhancing resources in the outdoor area. The views of parents and children are sought as part of the childminder's self-evaluation. Parents comment positively that the childminder exceeds what they expected and children say they enjoy colouring and the amount of toys, when they come to the childminder's house. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continually improving her practice through training. She has identified a

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provision

number of courses, such as safeguarding at an advanced level, which will benefit the children in her care.

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provision

Children are safeguarded effectively in the childminder's care due to her good knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. A range of polices to safeguard children and promote their well-being are shared with parents. Suitability checks are carried out on adults within the home and children are never left alone with people who are not vetted. Children are kept safe and protected from harm as areas the children use are risk assessed on a daily basis. Documentation, such as, records of children's attendance and accidents are appropriately maintained, which supports children's safety and welfare.

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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 EY449862 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 810608 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 9

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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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