Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 14 June 2019 Previous inspection date 23 April 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is aware of how to use observations and assessments to measure the progress of children's learning. She intends to provide a range of learning experiences to support children in their development. n The childminder plans to use a variety of ways to communicate with parents to keep them informed about their children's care, learning and development. She has procedures to gather information from parents about their children's abilities and care needs when they first start. n The childminder knows how to work in partnership with other early years settings children attend. She intends to share information about children's development. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the signs of abuse and how she intends to keep children safe. She has a clear safeguarding policy in place and knows where to refer any concerns she may have about children's safety and welfare. n The childminder shows a good understanding of promoting children's good health. She

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explains how she plans to provide healthy meals and snacks for children and how she intends to offer them daily opportunities for physical exercise. n The childminder explains how she plans to help children to manage their behaviour depending on the different ages and abilities of children. She knows to give children plenty of praise and encouragement to celebrate their achievements. n The childminder has a good awareness of how to identify and address areas for improvement. She knows to involve parents and children in this process. 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

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This provision meets requirements

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 will use when caring for children. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367543 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10106684 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 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 23 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Lincoln. She operates during term time from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5 and works occasionally with an assistant. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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