Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 26 April 2019 Previous inspection date 18 May 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder has not ensured that she has maintained a current first-aid qualification. This compromises children's welfare. n The childminder does not have a clear knowledge and understanding of her role to deliver the learning and development requirements. As a result, children do not have consistent opportunities to learn and develop in all areas of learning or build on their existing skills. n The childminder is not using her observations of children effectively. She is unable to plan for their next steps in learning in all areas. Consequently, children are not making good progress. n The childminder does not complete accurate assessments of children's abilities, including using initial information from parents when children first start with her. This means she does not identify any gaps in their learning so that these can be addressed. n The childminder does not undertake professional development to keep her skills and

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder forms strong relationships with children, who show they enjoy being with her. They actively seek her out to play with them and come to her when they need comfort. n The childminder provides children with nutritious meals and snacks. She gives them access to outdoor play where they benefit from exercise and fresh air. This helps to promote their good health.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure an appropriate first-aid qualification is obtained and maintained at all times 06/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

gain a clear knowledge and understanding of how to deliver the statutory learning and development requirements 28/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use ongoing observations of children to plan for their next steps in learning in all areas 28/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure assessments of children's stages of development are accurate and reflect their current abilities in all areas of learning, including the use of information gained from parents when children first start in the setting 28/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

access development opportunities to keep professional knowledge up to date, to develop practice and offer consistently good-quality learning experiences for children in all areas of learning. 28/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of their comments in letters obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has not ensured that she has an up-to- date first-aid certificate. This compromises children's welfare. However, the childminder has a suitable knowledge of how to recognise the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child. Although the childminder holds a relevant qualification in childcare, she does not have a clear understanding of how to deliver the learning and development requirements. Furthermore, she does not access current professional development or training opportunities. This means she does not develop her practice and this impedes on children's progress. The childminder evaluates some of her provision. For example, she has developed the outdoor area to offer children additional learning opportunities. Parents report that they are happy with the childminder and the service she offers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder is not using her observations of children to enhance or extend their development across all areas of learning. She does not use assessments to understand their level of achievement. As a result, she does not identify gaps in children's development. The childminder does not gather enough information from parents to make initial assessments of their children. This means she does not plan effectively when children first start with her. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills. For example, she reads stories to them and they enthusiastically join in. The childminder helps children's understanding of mathematics. For instance, they have fun as they play dominoes, counting the spots on each one and recognising the corresponding number.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not promote children's welfare due to the weaknesses in the leadership and management of the setting. However, children settle quickly and show that they are happy in the setting. They have access to a suitable range of toys and activities. Children learn about their own and other people's similarities and differences. For example, they take part in activities which explore festivals of different cultures. Children learn about the wider world as they, for instance, go on outings in the local area or go to a local toddler group.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not making good progress. The childminder is not carrying out observations of children effectively to build on their existing skills. This means that she is not preparing them well enough for their individual next stage of learning and eventual move to school. However, children are forming firm friendships and show that they are becoming increasingly independent. For example, when they have opportunities to choose what they want to play with, they are confident to make those choices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 260519 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10072743 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 18 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Baston, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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