Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 2 October 2008

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses her knowledge of child development to plan and provide a range of activities and resources. As a result, all children make good progress in their learning.  Partnerships with parents are very good. The childminder supports them well to share information with her. This ensures that children's learning is fully complimented and their basic needs are well met.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children regularly approach the childminder for cuddles and support when needed. Consequently, children are very settled and confident in their environment.  Children are kept safe. This is because the childminder knows how to safeguard children, supported by thorough policies, procedures and relevant training. Risk assessments are in place and the childminder completes regular emergency evacuation drills. This ensures the childminder is well prepared in the event of an emergency and

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This provision is good

children learn about their own safety.  The childminder has close links to the local community. Attending a variety of local groups enhances children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder asks too many questions without allowing children enough time to respond.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 give children enough time to respond to and answer questions, so they are able to build more fully on their speaking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents on the day of inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documents, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and training of the childminder and all household members over the age of 16.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of the children in her care to plan and provide a range of activities. Very strong parental partnerships further support this as parents share information daily on their children's progress and needs. The childminder regularly shares children's learning files and completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years in conjunction with parents. This ensures that children's learning is built on successfully and they make very good progress in their development. The childminder is attuned to the children in her care, skilfully following their lead. During a painting activity, children delight as they feel the paint on their hands. The childminder extends this by discussing the patterns and colours they make. As a result, children are motivated in their learning, and are ready for the next stage, such as starting school. However, the childminder sometimes asks too many questions without allowing children enough time to

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who attend. This is good

respond. Consequently, children are not consistently supported to develop their speaking skills.

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good

Children move freely around well-organised environments. Resources are readily available and clearly labelled. This allows children to develop their independence as they follow their own ideas. Individual care routines are well managed. Children develop a strong sense of self as they hang their coats on their own pegs and select their own hand-drying towels. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides clear and consistent boundaries and offers praise and encouragement, when needed. She supports children to care for their environment and supports older children to be sensitive to younger children. Children are encouraged to be healthy. Parents are supported to provide healthy meals and snacks and thorough hygiene practices are in place.

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provision is good

Leadership and management is good. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe because, for example, she keeps her qualifications up-to-date. The childminder is committed to maintaining good-quality provision for children and their parents and has addressed all previous recommendations. Self-evaluation clearly identifies strengths and areas for development. Links with others, such as local childminders are used to further enhance and develop her knowledge. The childminder continues to develop her practice through further accredited training. This ensures that children are well supported in the childminder's care. Partnerships with others, such as local schools are in place and the childminder uses these to support children as they move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY368900 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 857922 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Waddington, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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