Childminder EY484931

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2017 Not applicable

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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 assess the progress children make. She is not aware of where children are in their development and does not plan activities to help them make good progress.  The childminder does not fully provide children with opportunities to extend their learning outdoors.  The childminder has not established successful partnerships with other settings children attend, in order to share information about children's progress and to enhance their learning.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively to support the continuous development of her provision. She does not involve parents in helping her to identify ways to improve outcomes for their children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder shares books with children and asks them to feel the different textures on the pages. This helps babies to explore using their senses and older children to develop a love of books.  Children know the routine of the day. This supports their emotional well-being. For example, younger children know to get their coats before going for a walk.  The childminder assesses risks in her home and removes any identified hazards. She uses safety equipment to keep children safe in her home.

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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

 assess children's learning and use this information to plan more appropriately for their future development. 12/10/2017

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 develop opportunities for children to learn outside, particularly for those children who prefer to learn outdoors  strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend and develop ways to share information about children's learning  review the quality of self-evaluation to inform more precise priorities for improvement, involving parents in this process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder shares information daily with parents about children's interests and care routines. She helps them to continue children's interests at home. However, the childminder does not share information about children's learning with other settings that they attend to support consistency. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that may suggest children could be at harm. She has completed appropriate training to help keep children safe and is currently undertaking further training to improve her teaching skills. However, her self-evaluation is not used effectively, in partnership with parents, to identify and address clear weaknesses in her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder helps babies to develop their communication and language skills. For example, she introduces new words that children copy. This helps them develop their vocabulary. The childminder uses simple language that is appropriate for children's age. She has some knowledge and understanding of how to support children's learning and development. She observes children as they play but does not use these observations alongside assessments to identify children's levels of development. She does not have a clear understanding of children's stages of development, in order to help her to plan for their progress effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder helps children to develop their social skills. She takes them to local toddler groups to play with other children. The childminder finds out information about children's care needs from parents prior to starting. This helps her to provide for children's routines. Babies are confident and very keen to independently explore the childminder's home. The childminder encourages older children to do things for themselves, such as putting on their coats and shoes. She ensures that children get daily fresh air. However, children do not have enough opportunities to learn outdoors, particularly if they prefer to be outside. The childminder helps children to manage their behaviour. She uses strategies that promote each child's individual needs.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not making the best possible progress because assessments are not used to accurately promote their learning. However, children are developing some of the skills they need to prepare them for their next stage in learning and for their eventual move on to school. For example, babies show confidence in their physical skills. They use the furniture to pull themselves up to a standing position. Children enjoy listening to songs and rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484931 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1057342 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Lincoln. She operates her provision from 7.15am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.

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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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Telephone number

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