Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 July 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder is well qualified and continues to attend training. She has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. This has a positive impact on the learning experiences she offers. As a result, all children make good progress in their learning and development.  Safeguarding measures are robust as the childminder ensures the premises remain secure. She has a secure knowledge about the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care.  The childminder provides a safe environment and she supervises children at all times. She has a range of policies and procedures to help her manage her provision along with risk assessments to help to keep children safe, both in the home and on outings.  Children's emotional well-being is supported well. Because of this, children are very happy, confident and settled in the childminder's welcoming home.

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This provision is good

 Children behave well because the expectations from the childminder are clear and consistent. They are learning to share, take turns and work together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not maximise opportunities to extend children's understanding of the world in relation to similarities and differences between themselves and others.  The childminder does not have fully effective partnerships with other provisions that children attend. Information about children's learning and development is not always shared.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others, and among families, communities and traditions  strengthen partnership working by ensuring there are robust communication links with all the early years settings that children attend, in order to further support children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistants and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, the childminder's self-evaluation form and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years, and checked the qualifications of the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses her sound knowledge of the learning and development requirements to offer children a wide variety of rich and imaginative experiences. However, there are limited opportunities for children to learn about others in their communities. The childminder provides constant support to the children as she skilfully involves herself in their play. She observes and monitors children's development effectively and identifies how to support their progress. Assessment at all ages is precise. This information, alongside children's current interests, is used to plan for each individual child's needs. As a result, all children are making good progress towards the early learning goals. Parents are fully involved at every stage of children's development through a range of highly successful strategies. However, the relationships with other early years providers that also care for the children are not as well established. The childminder does not always share

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who attend. This is good

information about children's learning to ensure children receive a consistent approach.

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good

Children have developed affectionate bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They gain comfort and reassurance as needed. Children thrive on the quality of individual care that they receive and quickly become self-assured in new surroundings. Their behaviour is good. Children receive regular praise for their achievements in the form of 'Wow' moments which are placed in their learning journeys. This raises their self-esteem. Children follow good hygiene routines and show a developing independence in their personal care. The childminder works in partnership with parents so that the children are provided with nutritious and healthy snacks and meals. Older children know why they need to wash their hands before eating. Children enjoy daily exercise and fresh air in the childminder's well- resourced garden. This means that children learn about the importance of exercise and healthy lifestyles. Children are able to make individual choices about their play. They

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good

demonstrate that they are developing the skills and attributes they need to be ready for school.

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provision is good

The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively. She is positive and enthusiastic, constantly reflecting on her practice to make changes. For example, the outdoor space is currently being developed so that it may be used to its maximum potential by all children. The childminder shows a good capacity for maintaining continuous improvement that will impact positively on the children she cares for. The childminder is very aware of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, with particular regard to the numbers of children she can care for at any one time. She has recently employed a new assistant to help with the increase in the number of children. The childminder is vigilant with her recruitment procedures to ensure that any assistant is suitable to be working with children. She recognises her responsibility to oversee the work of her assistant and provide support if required, so that high standards of care are consistently maintained.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482699 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1022268 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Skellingthorpe, Lincoln. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. At times the childminder works with an assistant.

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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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