Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 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

 Children respond well to the childminder's warm and caring nature. She is sensitive to their individual needs and develops close relationships with all the children in her care. As a result, children are happy, and feel comfortable and confident in her home.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder supports children in their play. She encourages their language development through discussions and appropriate questions that enables them to use their thinking skills. This helps to promote skills for their future learning and for starting school.  Children experience a very good range of learning opportunities on outings. They travel on public transport to visit places of interest, such as a museum and cathedral in a nearby city. In the community children spend time with some elderly people at a St George's Day celebration. This helps them to gain a good understanding of the world

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This provision is good

around them.  The childminder observes and assesses children's level of achievement, consults with parents and plans effectively for children's individual learning. As a result, children are effectively supported in their development and feel motivated to learn. Assessments of children's learning show that they are working comfortably within their expected age range.  The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to meet children's needs in the event of a child protection concern. She keeps up to date with changes through training and reading relevant safeguarding publications.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always maintain confidentiality when recording accidents and existing injuries from home.

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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

 review policies and procedures, to ensure confidentiality is maintained when recording accidents and existing injuries.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding, observed her interaction with the children and discussed all aspects of her practice.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, assessment records, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account parents' views in written information.

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who attend. This is good

Children are settled and at ease in the warm and welcoming environment. The childminder interacts well with children and is mindful of their ages, learning styles and understanding during activities. For example, during a planned activity with dry cereal, babies are able to use their hands and mouths to explore. Older children are encouraged to use tools, such as, bowls, cups and spoons to scoop and pour. The childminder uses lots of mathematical language and develops children's colour recognition and counting skills. Children develop a love of books and select them independently. The childminder is enthusiastic in her storytelling, motivating children to listen intently. She takes children to the library to choose books that interest them. Parents are very well informed of the daily activities that have taken place and the areas for development that can be supported at home.

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good

The childminder's home is well organised to enable children to move freely and safely in the areas available to them. Children happily approach the childminder. They affectionately tickle the back of her hair when sitting on the floor. Children are learning a good sense of responsibility. They tidy away resources and put them back in their appropriate place. Children behave well, due to good interaction from the childminder and positive encouragement in activities. The childminder encourages children to take turns and gently reinforces that sharing is caring. Routine procedures for handwashing that supports children's understanding of their own personal care are introduced from an early age. Outdoor play is well promoted as a positive learning environment and allows children to be physically active. Children visit parks and activity centres for further physical exercise. Children's safety is paramount, and all areas of the home and garden are safe

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good

and secure. The childminder teaches children about safety and older children know how to leave the home in the event of an emergency.

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provision is good

The childminder reflects on her practice so that that she can develop and implement ideas for improvement. She uses a variety of learning tools, such as training courses and childcare publications to enhance knowledge and practice skills. She meets regularly with other childminders to share good practice. This has a positive impact on the learning experiences provided for children in her care. On the whole, the childminder's policies and procedures are implemented well. However, confidentiality is not maintained effectively when sharing accident records with parents. Communication between the childminder and parents is consistent and effective, ensuring that they work well together to meet children's needs. Parents speak very positively about the childminder and especially like the variety of activities she provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428616 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 993438 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Bourne, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am 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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