Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 April 2015 8 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder provides motivating play experiences that effectively spark children's interests and promote learning. Children respond positively to the childminder's sensitive interaction. As a result, children make good progress.  The childminder has a positive relationship with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's learning and works closely with them to meet children's needs.  Children are confident and feel valued in the childminder's home because she praises their achievements and listens to their points of view. She gets to know children as individuals and they form secure attachments with her.  Children gain a very good understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals, and have plenty of opportunities to be physically active when they play outside.  The childminder has a good understanding of appropriate behaviour management

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This provision is good

strategies. This helps to ensure children learn about the expectations of good behaviour in a manner which promotes their self-esteem and emotional well-being.  The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's progress. She identifies children's next steps in learning and plans activities relating to their interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information obtained from parents before children start does not fully include details about their children's prior learning, to enhance the precision and accuracy of initial assessments.  The childminder's partnerships with other settings children attend do not extend to sharing information about children's learning and development.

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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

 enhance the accuracy of children's initial assessments by gaining more precise and detailed information from parents about children's prior learning when they first start  engage other childcare providers where children attend in sharing ongoing information about children's learning and development, in order to further complement and promote children's good progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge, kitchen and outdoors.  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, as well as the childminder's training.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and knows the children very well. She plans activities and experiences, which build on their interests and support them to make the next steps in their learning. Through the good use of observations and monitoring, she is able to track children's progress and identify any areas where children may need extra support. The childminder obtains some information from parents about children's individual needs when they start. However, this does not include precise and detailed information from parents about children's prior learning. As a result, the childminder is not able to plan focused learning experiences for children right from the start. The childminder helps children to gain a good range of skills that help them in readiness for school. She involves children in listening carefully as they sit around a drum. Children tap out repeated rhythms on the drum and listen for the number of beats

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who attend. This is good

in the rhythm. As a result, children are exploring how sounds can be changed and are developing their counting and listening skills.

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good

Children are happy, confident and secure within the setting because the childminder has developed close relationships with them. As a result, children develop a strong sense of belonging. The childminder promotes children's independence and personal care skills well. They independently use the toilet and wash their hands afterwards. Children plant and grow their own herbs and vegetables, and help the childminder to prepare a good range of home-cooked meals. Children learn to manage risks by cutting up their own fruit for snack time and by negotiating the different level surfaces in the garden. Children are able to explain how to keep themselves safe. For example, they talk about where the fire exits are and what they would do in the event of a fire. Children regularly visit places of interest in the local community, such as the park. This offers opportunities to explore and develop their physical skills as part of a healthy lifestyle.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding. She is aware of the potential indicators of abuse and neglect, and is clear about the procedure to follow should she have any concerns. The childminder reflects on the service she provides. She invites parents to complete questionnaires and takes comments from children into account. The childminder's level 3 qualification has a positive impact on the care and learning she provides. She has plans in place to develop her knowledge further by accessing training provided by the local authority. As a result, children are provided with consistently good- quality care and learning. The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals to aid all children's development. She is beginning to develop partnership with other providers who care for children. However, she does not regularly share information about children's next steps in learning. As a result, there is more to do

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provision is good

to develop a shared approach to promoting children's progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208972 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 865584 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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