Farrow Sharon Elizabeth

Inspection date 30 April 2019 Previous inspection date 25 January 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

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

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This provision is good

n Children enjoy their play and learning in the childminder's welcoming and relaxed home. Children explore a range of resources to support their learning. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being. Children are confident and at ease in the childminder's care. They are independent and play well together, making up games and taking turns in their play. n The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's ongoing learning and development. She meets with them regularly to share their children's progress. The childminder suggests ways that parents can support their children's development at home. For example, she provides parents with ideas to support with toilet training. All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress from their starting points. n Parents describe the childminder as caring and supportive. The childminder listens to parents and acts on their ideas for improvement. For instance, parents requested to

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This provision is good

know more about their children's day. As a result, the childminder started sending videos and photographs to parents regularly so they could see their children's experiences first hand. Parents are now more informed about what their children do when they are with the childminder. n The childminder provides stimulating experiences based on children's interests. Children enjoy exploring dinosaurs covered in hay and other natural materials. Children are supported to explore different textures and to use all of their senses. However, sometimes, the childminder asks questions and provides children with possible answers without giving them time to think and respond with their own ideas. n The childminder collects general information from parents when children first start. This helps to ensure that children experience continuity of care in their routines. However, she does not collect sufficiently detailed information about children's existing abilities to

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This provision is good

help her assess their starting points as accurately as possible.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n increase opportunities for children to think about and share their own thoughts and ideas in response to questions, before providing them with answers n collect detailed information from parents when children first start about children's existing knowledge and skills, to help identify more precise starting points to work from.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n 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. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended training to support her understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows how to identify any signs that could indicate a child might be at risk of harm. The childminder knows who to contact to report any concerns she has about children's welfare. She is vigilant in ensuring that her home is safe. Any risks are quickly identified and minimised. The childminder supervises children effectively to keep them safe. She works with her assistants to identify areas of development to improve her provision. They have started using an online system which is easier to use and more accessible for parents. The childminder accesses regular training. Children benefit from her updated knowledge and teaching skills. The childminder supports her assistants appropriately in their roles.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is passionate about providing outdoor experiences. She offers exciting learning experiences that challenge children's physical and problem-solving skills. For example, children design and build ramps which they can move across. Children enjoy these opportunities. They show good physical ability as they climb, jump and balance. The childminder uses planning, observation and assessment well to support children's learning and development. Children learn how to safely use tools, such as knives and graters. For example, older children learn to cut vegetables and fruit safely as they make pizza for their lunch. Children persevere and take pride in their achievements. The childminder takes opportunities to extend learning during activities. For instance, she discusses new foods, such as broccoli, peppers and pineapple, and encourages children to taste them. This helps to broaden children's language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She displays good behaviours such as being polite and saying 'please' and 'thank you'. As a result, children are kind and affectionate towards one another. Children have opportunities to learn about the world around them and the local community. For example, they enjoy visits to local nature parks, residential homes and toddler groups. All children have good social skills. The childminder encourages them to share and take turns. For instance, when making pizza they take it in turns to grate the cheese and cut the ham.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder supports children's literacy skills well. Children sit close to the childminder and enjoy looking at familiar books. Younger children enjoy books with puppets. Older children take part in bug and butterfly hunts. They identify the insects from books and tick them off printed sheets. This contributes to their developing mark- making skills. Children quickly develop the skills and knowledge to support the next steps in their learning, and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208780 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10064700 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 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 25 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Lincoln. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She works with two assistants on an occasional basis. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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