Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 23 November 2018 Previous inspection date 3 September 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to plan educational programmes based on children's levels of learning. She is aware of how to make observations and measure the progress of children's learning. n The childminder has a good knowledge of positive methods to use to help manage children's behaviour and to support their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to promote children's good health. She understands the importance of good hygiene and how to provide a balance of nutritious meals and snacks for children. The childminder plans to provide children with daily opportunities for physical exercise. n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other professionals to help support children's individual needs. She has procedures to gather information from parents about their children's abilities and care needs when they first start. The childminder intends to promote children's emotional well-being and to plan

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for children's learning. n The childminder knows how to implement appropriate safety measures in order to help minimise risks to children in her home and when on outings. n The childminder has a suitable knowledge of child protection procedures and understands her responsibility to protect the welfare of children in her care. n The childminder has a range of resources and toys that children can access easily.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she plans to use when caring for children. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the

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This provision meets requirements

equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents of children over the age of five- years-old through reading the written feedback provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355435 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10083349 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 6 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 3 September 2014

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The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Grantham. She operates all year round. Sessions during term time are from 7.30am until 9am and from 3pm until 6.15pm, Monday to Friday. She operates occasionally during the school holdiays from 7.45am until 6.15pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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