Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2015 24 November 2010

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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

 A well-resourced environment contributes to stimulating children's interests and supports their learning effectively.  Children are learning good skills for the future as they cooperate and work together in games and activities.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and of completing risk assessments. This helps to ensure that children are protected well.  Children's safety is well promoted. The childminder closely supervises younger children as they begin to explore their environment and test out their developing physical skills.  Good partnership working with parents and teachers help children move between settings with ease and confidence. This promotes continuity in their learning well.  Children enjoy learning outdoors and they have grown vegetables and fruit. This contributes to their developing awareness of a healthy lifestyle.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most effective use of children's starting points to more quickly build on their continuous learning.  Parents' involvement in children's learning at home is not always as successful as possible.

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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

 find ways of using children's starting points more quickly in order to build on their continuous learning  strengthen ways to involve all parents in continuing children's good learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she plans for children's learning and looked at children's development records.  A range of documents were looked at, including children's registration details and training records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has good systems in place to assess children's progress and plans the next steps in their learning. She uses this information to engage and challenge children by planning a varied range of activities that cover all areas of learning. However, children's starting points are not always built on as quickly as possible to promote even faster progress. The childminder interacts well with the children and has a good awareness of when to let them direct their own play. For example, they use their imaginations to initiate a role-play game, involving small-world planes and ponies which engages them for an extended period of time. During this, the childminder sets children challenges, such as spotting the difference between ponies. This helps them to compare and contrast and to talk about differences. Children are also asked to describe how different liquid mixtures feel and this also contributes to their growing communication skills. The childminder helps

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who attend. This is good

children learn about the wider world in a variety of ways. For example, they join with other childminder's children, visit museums and acknowledge a range of festivals. This helps to foster children's social skills and curiosity. The childminder uses an electronic recording system to share children's progress with parents. However, this is not always used as effectively as possible to continue children's good learning at home.

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good

Children settle well with the childminder and she works closely with parents to meet children's needs. Children are well behaved because the childminder is clear about her expectations. For example, she helps children to share by encouraging them to take an object in turn and to wait for each other to choose. The childminder provides nutritious meals for children and they have lots of opportunities to play outdoors or use large-play equipment at local parks. This contributes to their good health. Children also know how and why to wash their hands and do this independently. The childminder helps children prepare for their move to nursery or school by working on skills that will benefit them. They also visit the local school so they are familiar with this. Children's self-esteem and confidence are well promoted as the childminder recognises their individual efforts and offers them lots of praise and encouragement.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good awareness of meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has evaluated her provision and identified areas for development that will improve her service to children. She has also evaluated the system for learning and assessment to ensure there are no gaps in children's learning. The childminder is committed to providing a good service and attends regular training events. She is clear about how these benefit children and help them continue to make good progress in their learning. A good range of policies and procedures are shared with parents so they are informed about how their children are cared for. Parents also comment positively about the care their children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358082 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 873559 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Bourne, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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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