Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 2016 30 June 2016

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not use what she knows about the children's interests and capabilities effectively enough to ensure activities are challenging and stimulating. Children do not yet make good progress in readiness for the next stage of their learning, including school.  The partnerships with other settings the children attend are still not established well enough to support the childminder in complementing and continuing children's learning experiences.  The childminder has not put enough emphasis on professional development that helps her to strengthen her teaching skills. She does not evaluate her provision effectively to address the areas that need improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has taken some steps to meet the issues identified at the last inspection. She has proactively sought external guidance, updated her knowledge of current legislation and completed some safeguarding training.  Children have developed good bonds with the childminder, who offers a caring and homely environment. They demonstrate that they feel safe in her company.  The childminder supports children to develop good behaviour. She encourages them to be kind and help each other. They play games that help children to learn to share and take their turn.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 make better use of observation and assessment to plan challenging activities that are based on children's development levels and their individual interests 31/12/2016

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 develop closer links with other settings the children attend, in order to support continuity and consistency in planning and assessing their learning 31/12/2016

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 prioritise professional development opportunities that focus on raising the quality of teaching, in order to offer children quality learning experiences. 31/12/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 develop a robust self-evaluation process to support continuing improvement in the quality of children's care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder carrying out a specific activity and evaluated the learning outcomes with her.  The inspector observed the children as they played and spoke to them and the childminder at convenient times.  The inspector looked at the premises and the resources available to the children.  A range of documents was looked at, including the suitability of household members, some policies and procedures, the action plan for improvement and children's records.  The views of parents were taken into account through written testimonials, letters and thank-you cards.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has addressed some issues identified at the last inspection. She has completed child protection training and her safeguarding procedures cover the safe use of mobile phones and cameras. The childminder understands how to report any concerns about children's welfare to the appropriate agencies. She has developed better ways to communicate with parents about children's learning, such as sharing children's written progress records. Parents are warm and positive about the childminder and the care she provides their children. The childminder has not yet implemented secure self-evaluation of her provision to secure continuing improvement. Additionally, there has been insufficient focus on professional development that helps the childminder to raise the quality of teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has made some progress in implementing observations. She has started to assess and track children's development to identify their strengths and weaknesses. However, she does not use the observations and assessments well enough to plan precisely for the next steps in children's learning. Activities lack challenge and, sometimes, children are not motivated by them. That being said, the childminder interacts positively with the children. She is warm and friendly, children respond to her and engage her in conversations. Children benefit from accessible resources and have time to play independently. They enjoy creative activities, such as painting. The childminder encourages older children to begin to write their name and praises them for trying. She helps younger children to build towers and supports their developing counting skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder develops a good relationship with the children. They go to her for attention and welcome her involvement in their activities. Although children are not always enthused by the activities, they demonstrate good behaviour. The childminder encourages them to play together and has consistent boundaries. The childminder provides opportunities for children to play outdoors and go for walks. Children learn to care for animals, for example, as they help to feed the chickens. The childminder works with parents to settle children in to her home. She follows children's home routines and meets their care needs appropriately. The childminder does not yet work effectively with other settings the children attend to promote a collaborative approach to children's care and learning.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not making better than typical progress and are not challenged to see what they can achieve. However, they do gain some basic skills that help to prepare them for their future learning. Children learn to care for themselves and older children understand the importance of good hygiene. They converse with adults and each other confidently. Children enjoy choosing and looking at books. They help themselves to pencils for drawing activities. Older children are beginning to recognise their names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY274832 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1056125 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Moulton, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 8am 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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