Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 10 June 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not ensure that all exit routes from the premises are completely clear in case of a fire or an emergency. n The childminder does not ensure that the garden is safe. She has not identified hazards such as nettles and garden waste. As a result, children cannot access outdoor play safely. n The childminder does not successfully support all parents to help them guide their children's learning at home. This means that opportunities to extend children's learning even further are missed.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to help her evaluate the quality of her setting. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and praise the care and teaching their children receive. They value the relationship they have with the childminder and acknowledge the contribution this makes to their child's happiness when they attend. n The childminder has a wide range of toys and resources to support the learning and development of children. Children independently select and access resources. For example, in role play, children choose costumes to dress up as favourite characters from books. They use their imaginative skills well. n The childminder makes accurate assessments about what children can do. She identifies any gaps in learning and targets these gaps well in the planning of activities. The childminder supports children in their next steps in learning. All children make

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It has the following strengths

good progress from their starting points. n The childminder is well qualified. She undertakes training which helps her plan sessions that support children to be physically active. She helps children to develop their core strength through activities such as dance and gymnastics.

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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 take all reasonable steps to remove, minimise and manage risks, to promote the safety and welfare of children, with particular regard to the outdoor play area 01/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that emergency evacuation routes are free from obstruction and support a swift exit from the property 01/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide all parents with support and encouragement they need to successfully guide their children's learning at home. 01/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation information and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has not identified hazards in the garden. She has stored rubbish alongside the pathway near the garden gate of the premises. She uses this pathway as one of the routes to evacuate the children in the event of an emergency. As a result, children's well-being and safety are compromised. However, the childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what action she must take if she has concerns about a child in her care. For example, the childminder knows who to contact and report her concerns to. Parents do not have enough opportunities to contribute to children's ongoing learning. Not all parents receive enough guidance on how they can continue to support children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a range of interesting, fun and motivating experiences based on children's individual interests. She enthusiastically joins in with their play and follows their lead. The childminder promotes children's language and speaking skills well. She speaks to them as they play, builds on their vocabulary and allows them time to respond to questions. Children's emerging mathematical skills are promoted in different ways. They learn about number and size in everyday activities. For example, the childminder supports them to identify numbers on the clocks in the play area. Children sing action songs that rhyme with numbers. They learn to add and take away a number from a total. The children measure and compare the height of their sunflower plants with the childminder. The childminder supports them when deciding which one is taller or shorter.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is compromised due to weaknesses in risk assessment practice. However, all other aspects of children's welfare are suitably supported. Children are happy at the setting and show they are confident in the childminder's care. The childminder is a good role model for behaviour and has clear expectations for children. As a result, children are polite, helpful and show consideration for others. Food served at meal and snack times is nutritious and healthy. The childminder makes this a social occasion and encourages conversation with the children. They talk about their favourite food and drink.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has good links with the local schools. She helps to ensure that children develop important skills for the next stage in their learning. For example, children concentrate and follow instructions and learn to persist at complex tasks. They maintain a good focus during activities for long periods, using different tools such as rolling pins and cutters. Children shape and manipulate play dough and develop their small-muscle skills well. They learn to do things for themselves and help to cut up fruit for snacks. Children make marks with different writing materials. They show good progress from holding pencil crayons in the palm of their hands to using a thumb and two fingers to grip.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542562 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10103152 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Carlton area of Lincoln. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family 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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Registers

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