Childminder 208558

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 2016 8 October 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a wealth of experience and knowledge of working with children. She understands how to evaluate her provision to ensure she provides quality childcare.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and has attended child protection training. She knows where to report any concerns she may have regarding children's safety and welfare.  The childminder knows to assess and minimise risks in her home before children arrive. She explains how she will carry out fire evacuation drills with children and talk to them about dangers when they go for walks.  The childminder demonstrates her knowledge of working in partnership with parents to identify starting points for children and support their learning. She knows how to establish communication methods to keep them informed about their children's progress. The childminder understands the importance of supporting parents to

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The provision meets requirements

continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder knows to share information with other early years settings and schools that children attend or move on to. She knows to complement the learning children receive in these places.  The childminder talks confidently about strategies she uses to support children's positive behaviour. She knows to promote an environment of respect and to help children to share and take turns.  The childminder describes how she will observe children to identify their next steps in learning and provide activities to help children make progress.  The childminder knows how to promote children's good health. She explains how she will teach them about planting and growing vegetables. She talks about providing children with nutritious snacks and ensuring that they receive daily exercise.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the rooms to be used for childminding.  The inspector and childminder discussed the resources and equipment that she intends to use.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the education programmes for children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208558 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1059427 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Boston. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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