Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 2015 24 September 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

 Children gain a good understanding of others because the childminder supports them well in learning about different traditions, and similarities and differences in society.  The childminder has a consistent and caring approach. She offers children lots of praise and support. Consequently, children's behaviour is good.  The childminder successfully identifies and minimises risks in her home and garden. Children are safeguarded because the childminder is aware of her responsibilities to supervise and protect them from abuse and neglect.  The childminder is effective in reviewing her practice. This helps her to identify where she can make improvements to benefit the children she cares for. She makes good use of any new ideas she gets from other groups and implements these in her own setting.  The childminder effectively shares information about children's next steps and development with other early years settings that children attend. This supports

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This provision is good

consistency in children's learning.  Children show the strong attachment they have with the childminder. They are confident to ask her questions, they are familiar with the daily routines and children snuggle into her for cuddles and comfort.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for older children to gain a greater awareness of their natural environment is not always fully explored.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for older children to gain a greater understanding of the world, for example, by developing activities further to help them to learn about growth, decay and changes over time.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge 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, and the childminder's training.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress. The childminder supports them well, so that they develop knowledge and skills in readiness for school. The childminder regularly takes younger children to toddler sessions within the community. As a result, children are comfortable in different situations from an early age. The childminder carries out regular and useful observations and assessment to identify children's stage of development and their next steps of learning. She uses this information well to plan appropriate support and a varied range of activities. Older children develop their imagination by dressing up as a bride and using blossom as a bouquet. The childminder asks younger children to smell the blossom. She asks older children if they can remember where they see blossom grow. However, the childminder sometimes misses opportunities during activities to extend children's understanding of growth, decay and changes in their environment to maximise their

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good

Children's emotional security is given a high priority and relationships between the childminder and them are good. Children are developing their independence and make choices with regard to play. This means that children are developing skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning. Children's good health is promoted because the childminder provides nutritious food. She encourages children to be physically active. They have daily opportunities to play outside where they are able to manage risks by negotiating the different level surfaces in the garden. Children's self-confidence is addressed well because the childminder manages behaviour with the use of positive reinforcement. Older children are good role models for younger children. They help them with care needs, for example, by getting tissues for them and providing comfort and reassurance.

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provision is good

The childminder and her assistant are aware of the requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage. All documentation to ensure the smooth running of her childminding service and to effectively safeguard all children is in place. She has a good overview of the educational programmes and experiences required to help children progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's progress and identifies children's next steps in learning. Self-evaluation is good and supports continuous improvement for the benefit of the children who attend. The childminder's knowledge gained from her qualification has a positive impact on the care and learning she provides. The childminder and her assistant are committed to ongoing training to improve their knowledge, understanding and skills. The childminder gathers and shares good-quality information with parents and carers. She firmly establishes

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provision is good

children's starting points in their learning and gathers detailed information about children's needs. Children say that the childminder makes them feel 'happy.'

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367543 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 857846 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 September 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Lincoln. She operates term time 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder implements the High-scope approach to education in her practice. She works with an assistant. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 5.

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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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