Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2015 22 April 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 establishes effective links and communication with other settings children attend to support continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder works well with other professionals to ensure that children receive appropriate support tailored to their individual needs.  Children follow good hygiene routines. The childminder understands and promotes the benefits of healthy lifestyles and healthy eating through purposeful activities. She implements effective procedures to promote children's safety, health and well-being.  The childminder's safeguarding knowledge and procedures are good. This ensures children's welfare is protected and they are kept safe from harm.  The childminder offers a friendly, welcoming environment with a broad selection of toys and resources which cover all areas of learning.  Children engage well in their activities and have fun because the childminder knows

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This provision is good

them well. She promotes their interests and abilities. As a result, children are making good progress in relation to their abilities on entry to the setting.  Children form secure attachments with the childminder. Consequently, they are happy, content and keen to explore and learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully promote activities to develop children's sensory skills. Therefore, she does not maximise children's curiosity and engagement.  There is potential for the childminder to further promote children's interest in the natural world when they play outdoors, for example, by providing a wider range of activities and resources.

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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

 provide children with a greater range of sensory experiences, to enable them to explore and experiment with a range of natural materials and resources  extend children's learning outdoors through the use of a wide range of resources and experiences, for example, by providing opportunities for children to dig, plant and grow in order to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, and the childminder's qualifications. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation systems and improvement plan to ensure she improves the outcomes for children.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents written testimonials provided by the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records including records kept for medication and permission from parents, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a wide variety of interesting and challenging activities that promote all areas of learning. However, there is less emphasis on the use of natural resources and materials for children to investigate to enhance their sensory experiences. The childminder uses her observations and information gained from parents to establish children's starting points. She tracks and assesses children's individual progress and monitors any gaps in their learning. Parents praise the progress their children make with the childminder. Children confidently choose their play experiences from a broad range of resources and engage well in their activities. For example, the children's interests are dinosaurs so they go on a dinosaur hunt; they look at a book with dinosaurs in it and do some dancing to a dinosaur song. They count how many dinosaurs they find and look at their shape and size. The childminder consistently promotes children's learning by posing

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who attend. This is good

questions that extend their thinking. She ensures children learn about routines and develop good listening skills. This purposeful teaching gives children good foundations for their future learning.

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good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for all children. She gains detailed information from parents to support individual care and medical needs. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups and play centres to develop their social skills and confidence. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise, as they walk to and from school, play in the garden or visit the local park. However, children are not always given the opportunity to explore their interest in the natural world, for example, through digging, planting and growing in order to enhance their understanding and enjoyment. The childminder regularly reminds children how to keep safe and supports them well with taking risks in their play. This helps develop their confidence to try new things.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. The childminder has built good partnerships with the other settings children attend and effectively shares information, so that every child is supported well in their learning. The childminder links with other childminders to gain ideas and share good practice. She completes mandatory training to ensure she keeps up to date with safeguarding and first aid. The childminder effectively evaluates her practice. She continually identifies any areas to improve in her setting, in order to benefit the children in her care. The childminder works closely with all parents to keep them well informed about their children's progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208995 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 865588 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 1998. She lives in North Hykeham, South of Lincoln. Her provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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