Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2015 6 March 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 Outstanding 1

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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 is extremely attentive to the children's requests and needs. They demonstrate superb emotional attachments to the childminder and excellent self- confidence with visitors.  Children's behaviour is exemplary. Babies, toddlers and pre-school children play harmoniously together. The childminder supports children to work out their minor disagreements in a calm and fair manner.  The childminder has developed an extremely stimulating and well-resourced environment, both indoors and outdoors. Children can independently help themselves to toys and games, and they become highly engaged in playing and exploring. The childminder supports their play through effective teaching methods. Therefore, children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder supports children to develop their social skills exceptionally well by taking them to venues and groups outside of the home. In addition, these trips help

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This provision is good

children to acquire an excellent awareness of people and communities.  The childminder prepares children emotionally for starting school. She ensures they become familiar with the school environment. In addition, the childminder encourages skills to support children when they start school, such as independent self-care.  The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, she provides good quality care and learning experiences. All the safeguarding and welfare requirements are precisely met to promote children's well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share children's next steps for learning with their parents.

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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

 develop partnerships with parents further so they are better supported to guide their children's learning at home, for example, by sharing their child's next steps for learning more often.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials.  The inspector looked at children's records and assessments, the childminder's self- evaluation document, and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult members of her household.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder demonstrates a very sound understanding of how young children develop and as a result, teaching is good. Children have free access to a wide range of toys and resources that help them develop independence. Children are excited to explore a selection of craft resources to create a butterfly. The childminder uses a running commentary and introduces new words, such as cocoon. As a result, children make good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts within children's play. For example, when children line up cars she asks, 'How many red ones have you got?' Consequently, children good progress in their development, in readiness for their next stage of learning and their move on to school. The childminder makes ongoing observations to inform her planning and identify further learning opportunities for children. She track's children's progress and records show they

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who attend. This is good

are making very good progress in all areas, given their starting points. The childminder makes use of informal discussions to keep parents informed of their children's learning. However, she does not regularly share her assessments or next steps for children's learning. This means that parents do not always know where their children are doing well and what they need to do next, in order to support their learning at home.

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outstanding

The childminder encourages a flexible settling-in process to meet the needs of the child. She is just as happy for parents to stay with their child as she is for them to leave them, as long as the child is happy and settled. The childminder supports the children to have an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, when out walking the children are encouraged to hold the pushchair and not to run ahead of the childminder. Children follow superb hygiene routines. They wash their hands after using the bathroom and after stroking the dogs. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play in both the garden and while on outings to the park. Children choose from a large assortment of fruit at snack time. This supports them to develop an excellent understanding of what contributes to a healthy diet.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, and how to keep children safe. She has attended safeguarding training and is aware of signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about children in her care. She is committed to providing good quality provision for children and their parents. She recognises her strengths and sets priorities for improvement. For example, the childminder is currently working towards improving her information and communication technology resources. Parents complete feedback forms and they speak very highly of the care and education that their children receive. The childminder monitors her own training needs and undertakes mandatory and additional training to keep her knowledge updated.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 257467 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 867083 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Nettleham, Lincoln. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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