Childminder 208551

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 1 June 2016

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates through discussion a positive approach to self-reflection. She has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations set at the last inspection. The childminder has improved her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. In addition, she has developed her awareness of responsibilities regarding the Data Protection Act.  The childminder demonstrates through discussion that she has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She is confident about how to identify the signs of abuse and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care.  The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge and understanding of how to promote the learning and development of young children. She describes how she would observe children and assess their progress and how she might use the information gathered to plan for the next steps in their learning.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows to share information with other early years settings and schools that children attend or move on to. She knows the importance of complementing the learning children receive in other settings.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She talks about effective methods for engaging parents, encouraging them to share what they know about their children. She describes how she will use this information to identify children's starting points and help her to create a complementary approach to children's learning.  The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's good health. She explains how she will encourage outdoor physical play and daily exercise, provide a healthy diet and promote effective hygiene procedures.  The childminder understands her responsibility to promote children's health and well- being. She has public liability insurance in place and she holds a first-aid certificate to

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The provision meets requirements

ensure that she can manage any minor accidents that may occur.

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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 home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about resources and equipment used.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and how she will undertake observations, assessments and planning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her procedures for safeguarding children.  The inspector checked essential documentation, including policies, procedures and registers.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she monitors and evaluates her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208551 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1053660 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Boston. She offers out-of-school care, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 9pm and 3pm to 6pm during school term time and 7.30pm to 6pm during the school holidays. The childminder works all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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