Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 April 2015 15 October 2009

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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 childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She knows how to support children's next steps in learning, ensuring that they make good progress.  Children enjoy a good variety of outings with the childminder, which gives them a good understanding of the world and promotes their social skills.  The childminder promotes communication and language skills well. She has attended relevant training and asks children open-ended questions to encourage them to think. As a result, children are supported very well.  The childminder has developed a close relationship with the children in her care. As a result, children are happy, confident and gain a sense of belonging in her home.  The strong working partnerships with parents ensure children receive effective support in their learning and care at all times.  The childminder is committed to improving her practice and continuing her professional

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This provision is good

development. She has completed a childcare qualification to secure her knowledge of child development and attends further day courses. As a result, children receive a good quality of care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not always give children a clear explanation about the purpose of activities, to extend their understanding about what they are doing.  The childminder does not maximise opportunities to encourage young children's independence during everyday activities.

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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

 increase children's understanding and confidence during focussed activities by explaining at the beginning of the activity what they need to do and the reasons for doing it  make the most of daily routines so that young children can be even more independent, for example, by supporting them to peel and prepare their own fruit for snack.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge and kitchen.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked through children's assessment records and reviewed a selection of records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household, and the childminders training.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of child development. Educational programmes have depth and breadth across the seven areas of learning. This means that children's interests are well met. The childminder observes children as they play and evaluates her observations well. As a result, she knows what she needs to do to support children's continuing progress. Children help to plant seeds in soil and make watering cans from bottles. They develop their hand and eye coordination in preparation for their future learning at nursery or school. However, at the beginning of some childminder led activities, children become confused because the childminder does not explain to them what they need to do and why. As a result, children do not fully understand how to join in. The childminder supports children's interest in books. She offers comments and asks questions about the pictures, fully engaging children's attention. As a result, children

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who attend. This is good

develop a love of books from an early age. The childminder shares information about children's learning and development with parents through daily discussions and diaries.

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good

Children are happy and settled with the childminder. They form secure attachments and develop positive relationships. Children are able to select the resources they would like to play with daily, by looking at a book showing pictures of the toys available. This helps children to make independent choices about what they want to play with. Children visit local parks where they access more physically challenging equipment. Parents provide a healthy lunch for their children and the childminder provides a range of healthy snacks. However, the childminder does not always use these times for younger children to maximise their independence, for example, by peeling their own fruit and preparing snacks. When children attend local groups they learn to play alongside other children, so that they can begin to recognise the needs of others. This helps prepare children emotionally for their next stage of learning.

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provision is good

Children are effectively safeguarded as the childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is aware of whom to contact should she have any concerns. The childminder has implemented an effective system to track children's progress. As a result, she is able to identify gaps in children's learning and effectively implement strategies to help them progress. The childminder has developed good links with schools in the local area and shares relevant information about minded children that attend both settings. The childminder is aware of the importance of working closely with other agencies and early years settings that children attend to support children's development. She has a good process for evaluating her practice and she is aware of her strengths and areas of improvement. For example, she has identified that she needs to improve facilities for children to play outside. This means that she is effectively reflecting

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provision is good

on her provision and striving to give the children the best possible care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208775 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 865572 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1988 and lives in Lincoln. She operates all year round from 6.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a formal childcare qualification equivalent to Level 3.

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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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