Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 October 2017 11 June 2015

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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 planning of teaching does not provide children with enough challenge to fully explore adult-led activities. It does not help children think at a higher level and increase their problem-solving skills.  The childminder has not put enough emphasis on her continuous professional development to help strengthen her teaching skills and provide purposeful learning opportunities.  The use of resources to support children’s next steps in learning during planned activities is not well thought out so that children can gain the best learning experience.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has positive partnerships with parents and other providers. She forms caring relationships with children so they feel safe and secure. This effectively supports children’s emotional well-being.  The childminder promotes physical skills well and gives children plenty of opportunities to have fresh air and exercise. Children are physically active in the childminder’s garden and visit local parks and places of interest.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She freely praises their efforts, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence levels. As a result, children confidently interact with her and other adults.

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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

 improve the quality of teaching to ensure that all children are challenged in their learning during adult-led activities, to help them make the best progress possible 01/11/2017

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Due Date

 prioritise continuous professional development opportunities and focus on raising the quality of teaching to offer children more purposeful learning opportunities. 01/11/2017

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

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 carefully consider the use of resources in planned activities to support and enhance children's next steps in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion and the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection issues and understands how to report any concerns. Adults within the home have undertaken suitability checks. Her home is safe and risk assessments are carried out daily. She uses appropriate safety equipment, such as stair gates, and supervises children closely. The quality of teaching is variable. There is insufficient focus on professional development that helps the childminder raise the quality of teaching further. The childminder has systems in place to reflect on the service she is providing. She takes account of parents' comments and listens to children's thoughts and ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has a childcare qualification. However, she is not making the best use of this knowledge or the resources. She does not sufficiently challenge children to help them reach their full potential. The childminder is able to show evidence of children's progress. However, she does not always translate this effectively into her teaching to support what children need to learn next. Therefore, activities tend to have a general and not a specific focus on learning intentions. The childminder supports children to identify colours. She uses some mathematical language during everyday activities. However, she misses opportunities to extend children's knowledge or interests during planned activities. Children have good opportunities to enjoy craft activities, imaginary play and playing in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder maintains a safe environment for children to play. She has suitable settling-in procedures in place. Children are happy to attend. The childminder supports them to develop independence skills and establish good hygiene routines. Children put on items of clothing that have challenges, including fastening a zip on their coat. Parents are encouraged to send healthy packed lunches and the childminder provides nutritious snacks for their children. This supports their well-being. Children learn how to behave appropriately as the childminder is an effective role model, promoting respect and good manners. The childminder provides experiences that enable children to learn about diversity and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Most children are making typical progress in their learning and development. However, they are not challenged enough in their play to make even better progress. Children are independent and make their own choices in play. They develop key skills, such as literacy and mathematics. Children count during everyday activities and name the colours during their creative work. They make marks on paper with crayons. These activities go some way towards helping children prepare for their next stage of learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306790 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1092326 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Tattershall, Lincoln. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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