Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 23 May 2019 Previous inspection date 20 January 2016

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder has failed to inform Ofsted of all people who live on the childminding premises. The impact of this is that Ofsted has not been able to carry out all the necessary checks, to ensure the suitability of adults who have contact with children. n The childminder does not obtain enough information from parents about their children's abilities when they join her setting. n The childminder does not consistently gather the views of parents to help her identify improvements. She does not evaluate her practice well enough to ensure that she meets all the requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder offers children a wide range of toys and resources that are organised to meet children's individual needs. For example, she provides toys at a low level for younger children to access, promoting their independence. n Children appear very happy and emotionally settled in the childminder's care. They settle quickly, and are confident and keen to involve the childminder and her assistants in their play. n Children develop good communication and language skills and reach typical levels of development for their age. The childminder introduces new words when she talks to older children. For example, children develop their understanding of what a gazebo is. The childminder's assistants repeat words that younger children say, helping them to develop their vocabulary. n The childminder and her assistants work well together as a team. The childminder provides her assistants with regular opportunities to enhance their professional

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It has the following strengths

knowledge further through training. This helps to extend their understanding of how to help children learn about their own and others' cultures.

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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 provide Ofsted with the necessary information to enable the required checks to be carried out, to help ensure that any persons who live on the premises are suitable. 06/06/2019

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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 gather more information from parents about their children's capabilities when they first start, and use this to enhance initial assessments of children's learning n address areas of weakness in practice and consistently involve parents in identifying ongoing improvements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 discussions with the childminder and her assistants. She reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children about their enjoyment of activities.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not informed Ofsted of all persons who live on the childminding premises. However, she has ensured that they have Disclosure and Barring Service checks at an enhanced level and they are never left alone with children. Therefore, children's safety is not compromised. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants recognise the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. They are aware of the procedures to follow should they have a concern about a child's safety or welfare. However, the childminder does not reflect on her practice well enough to identify and address all weaknesses. The childminder shares information about children's learning and development with parents. However, she does not consistently seek information about children's prior achievements when they first start, to secure her assessments of children's learning even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants are qualified and have a good understanding of how children learn. They observe and monitor children's ongoing progress and identify what they need to learn next. The childminder and her assistants skilfully adapt their teaching to meet the different ages of the children in their care. For example, when they provide children with paint, brushes and paper, they encourage older children to talk about the pictures they create. This helps children to develop their literacy skills. The childminder and her assistants let younger children feel the texture of paint on their hands, allowing them to enjoy the sensory experience. They extend children's literacy skills further. For example, when children listen to a story, they help them to learn rhyming words, such as 'strong' and 'long'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of how to inform Ofsted of changes to persons who live in her home. However, this does not have a significant impact on children's welfare. Children behave well. They play games with the childminder and other children and learn how to share and take turns. The childminder ensures that children receive fresh air and daily physical exercise. Children thoroughly enjoy being outdoors. They climb on equipment, play chasing games and throw balls into a bucket. Children demonstrate good physical skills, such as hand-to-eye coordination. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and meals. Older children help to cut up grapes and blueberries. They manage risks and learn how to use knives safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Older children demonstrate a good understanding of living things. When they paint pictures of a caterpillar, a cocoon and butterflies they talk about life cycles. Children learn skills that will help them at school. For example, they are sociable and tend to most of their own needs independently. Children begin to write the letters in their name and demonstrate good listening and attention skills. All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY136892 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10073035 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 20 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Cherry Willingham. She operates all year round from 6am until 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She works with two assistants. 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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