Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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

 The childminder is not aware of the requirement to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years, identifying strengths and any areas of concern. Therefore, parents are not provided with the required information to enable them to share the information with other relevant professionals if they so choose.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and is aware of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She knows what to do if she has any concerns that a child may be at risk of harm.  The childminder has a very good understanding of how to promote children's communication skills. They display very good speaking and listening skills.  Children appear settled and confident. They benefit from the individual attention they receive and develop close relationships with the childminder. This contributes well to their emotional security and well-being.  The childminder actively promotes personal independence from an early age. Toddlers manage their own toileting needs with minimal support and during their play the childminder encourages toddlers to have a go at dressing up before she helps them.  The childminder provides a stimulating and exciting environment where children have

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It has the following strengths

free access to a large range of age-appropriate resources. Children confidently explore and learn to make independent choices about their play.

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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

 carry out the required progress check for children aged between two and three years and provide parents with a short written assessment of their child's progress. 21/10/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of children's play with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of 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.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder is not aware of her responsibility to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years and to provide parents with a written assessment of their child's progress. As a result, she does not ensure there is a timely opportunity to review children's development with parents, carers and other relevant professionals. Nevertheless, the childminder has made a positive start to her business. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Visitors sign in when they arrive and their identification is carefully checked. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments to help ensure her home is safe and secure and to minimise any potential hazards to children. The childminder researches online to help her gather good practice ideas. The childminder thinks about the service she provides. She asks parents and children for their opinions so she can consider their views when making plans for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder has a good understanding of children's interests and their current stage of development. She uses her knowledge of child development to track children's progress and decide what they need to learn next. She enthusiastically plays alongside children to guide and extend their learning. The childminder provides resources that support children's imaginative play. For example, toddlers enjoy recreating what they have seen adults doing, such as ironing. Children are given opportunities to express themselves through music and movement. They enjoy dancing and joining in with nursery rhymes while watching them on a large projector screen. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They comment, 'She is so genuine and passionate about all the children and helping them to reach their full potential'. They also comment on the good sharing of information about their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides lots of praise and encouragement for children. This helps to boost their self-esteem. The childminder encourages children to respect their environment, for example, by packing away toys when they have finished with them. She uses this opportunity to remind children about safety aspects such as, the danger of tripping over toys that are left out. Children can be physically active in the childminder's garden. They enjoy regular visits to the park with the childminder, where they meet up with other parents and their children. This helps to widen children's social interactions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children work at least within their typical age and stage for development. They develop early mathematical skills. They use problem-solving skills to fit a set of Russian dolls together, commenting, 'This is the baby one'. Children develop a keen interest in literacy. They enjoy making marks on paper and demonstrate a love of books. Toddlers relish the opportunity to press buttons on technology toys to create noise and lights. This contributes to the development of their early information technology skills. Children develop a range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492054 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1022681 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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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 Spalding. She operates all year round from 7am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers overnight and weekend care with prior arrangement.

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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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