Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 May 2015 7 September 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 observes children and accurately assesses their level of development. She uses this information to complete regular summaries of children's progress, which she shares with parents and other providers. This clear and precise information supports continuity in children's learning.  The childminder provides a wide choice of learning experiences in meaningful situations. She uses a range of good teaching skills. As a result, children are making good progress and are prepared for future learning.  The children are clearly settled with the childminder. She is sensitive to their emotional needs and recognises their strengths and areas to nurture. This means that children have formed strong bonds with the childminder, which supports their emotional well- being.  The childminder provides a very good learning environment. The outdoor area instigates discovery and exploration across all areas of learning. As a result, children

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This provision is good

are excited and motivated to actively explore their surroundings.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. A range of policies and procedures are implemented, which ensures a safe and secure environment for the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always given enough time to think and respond before the childminder asks them another question.  The childminder reviews her provision to ensure good quality practice is maintained, but does not focus sharply enough on actions to improve outcomes for children, so that exceptional practice is achieved.

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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

 improve questioning skills by ensuring that children are always given enough time to think and respond, before asking them further questions  strengthen the evaluation of practice, for example, by consistently incorporating parents' views and by ensuring that actions are more focused on improving outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the house and garden.  The inspector accompanied the childminder and children on a learning walk.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and discussed children's learning opportunities with her.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and procedures, which included safeguarding and behaviour, and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector took account of written comments from parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has clear systems in place to ensure that all children make good progress in their learning. She involves parents from the beginning, by finding out what their children already know and can do. The childminder adds any significant new learning to her online programme. Parents have access to this and are actively encouraged to comment. The childminder's assessments of children's learning are accurate. She develops children's communication, physical, personal and social skills as a foundation for supporting and developing other areas of learning. Babies emerging sounds are repeated back to them, which encourages them to repeat them again. Older children are encouraged to use language in many different situations. For example, they recall how they need to be quiet to attract the squirrels at the park. Occasionally, the childminder asks a question and then asks another one in quick succession. This means that children

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who attend. This is good

are not able to think about their answer or process their thoughts to develop their thinking skills. Children beat out the rhythm as they sing songs. As they explore sounds and the beat, they are gaining skills that will support reading. Children confidently mark down which animals they have seen on their walk. They put a number four next to the squirrels, accurately counting and representing the number four. This supports mathematics and writing in meaningful situations and prepares them for school.

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good

The childminder has lovely, warm relationships with the children. She knows them well and understands how to support them. The childminder develops children's independence by involving them in the routines of the day. For example, children know to wash hands, and help wipe the table before making pizzas for lunch. Behaviour is good because the childminder explains why they can or cannot do things. Children are also shown how to keep themselves safe and do so without question. For example, they immediately stop, well before they reach the lake in the park. They discuss with the childminder that it is deep and they must not go near it. Children have an abundance of resources to promote physical exercise, which are organised to promote both independence and learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She accesses training, and sources support and knowledge online and from other professionals. The childminder monitors children's development so that there are no gaps in their learning. She understands her responsibility for safeguarding children and maintains and follows all required documentation. This ensures the safe and efficient management of the provision. The childminder works in partnership with other providers. She reviews practice and knows the areas she is to develop. However, she does not always gain parent's views, or consistently consider the impact this will have on children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306842 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 861906 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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