Corner, Samantha Jane

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they feel at home when at the childminder's house. They have their own shelf, with their name and photograph, where they put their belongings, such as their shoes. Children enjoy exploring the wide range of resources set out in different areas of the safe environment. Resources that interest the children are visible and free for children to access at any time. Children arrive at the setting with big smiles on their faces, and rush into the playroom, settling straight into playing happily.

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The provision is good

Children show that they understand the childminder's high expectations of how they should behave. They tidy activities away before they move on to the next one. Young children enjoy helping her to tidy the train track away and brushing up rice spilled on the floor during an activity. They use good manners. One child says, 'more please', as another child brushes rice into a pan they are holding. Children behave well. Young children play alongside each other nicely. They wait patiently for their turn to blow bubbles and laugh together when a child makes a big one.

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The provision is good

Children have strong bonds with the childminder. She speaks to them with kind tones and comforts them with cuddles when they are upset. Children settle quickly and soon return to play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made considerable improvements since her last inspection. She has provided information to Ofsted to enable checks to be completed to ensure all persons living on the premises are suitable. The childminder reviews her practice well. She makes changes to improve the quality of learning resources for children. For example, she has obtained a table for children to have free and uninterrupted access to drawing and writing materials. n Parents comment that they and their children are made to feel part of the childminder's family. They say that their children 'love' the childminder. Parents explain that their children always talk about the childminder and the activities they do with her. Parents say they receive regular updates about their child's development. They believe their children make 'very good' progress in the childminder's care. n The childminder uses information from parents and her own observations to help

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need to do better?

her know exactly what children can do. She uses this knowledge to provide activities that support children's development in all areas of learning. The childminder targets areas that children need to learn next and gives parents ideas about how they can help at home. She talks to parents regularly so that together they provide a wide range of learning experiences for children. Children rode on a steam train for the first time when the childminder took them to a

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need to do better?

25 February 2020 railway station. n The childminder supports all children's communication and language development well. She repeats the correct pronunciation of words and introduces new words such as 'wobbling'. Children enjoy singing and performing the actions to their favourite songs. Children who speak English as an additional language make quick progress with their speaking skills. They catch up to expected levels of development for their age. n The childminder supports children's early mathematics skills well. She talks about the size and shapes of objects, such as explaining what is a straight piece of train track. Young children gain an early understanding of mathematics. They try to put a bus through a tunnel and when this does not fit, they say it is 'too big'. n Children enjoy learning and spend long periods of time for their age focusing on activities. They are willing to have a go at new challenges. Young children have

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need to do better?

a go at scooping rice into a container. After support from the childminder, they show real joy when they finally succeed at scooping the rice into a container on their own. The childminder further encourages this love for learning by praising children for their success. Young children's fine motor skills are developing well in preparation for their next stage in learning. n Children are learning to manage their own safety. Young children know that broken toys go in the bin. The childminder allows children to learn to walk up and down steep steps while she stays close by, reminding them to keep hold of the wall. n The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to learn about their own and other people's communities. n The childminder provides children with healthy food and plenty of physical exercise. However, she does not explain to children the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle and following good hygiene routines.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge of the signs that may raise concerns about children's welfare. She knows the procedures to follow and who to contact should she have a concern. The childminder has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of her home to make sure children can play safely. She supervises children well to help keep them safe from harm. The childminder ensures that her premises are secure at all times.

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should:

25 February 2020 n provide more opportunities to help children learn about their own and other people's communities n provide more information to children about why it is important to eat healthy food, exercise and follow good hygiene routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405092 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10125074 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 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 6 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides overnight care.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as certificates for qualifications, policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about planning, children's development, safeguarding, communication with parents and how she reviews her practice. n The inspector spoke to parents and took into account their views.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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