Childminder in Lincolnshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and their friends. They form secure attachments with the childminder, which helps them feel happy and safe. Children behave well and play cooperatively. They can be heard chatting and laughing with the childminder and each other as they play together. Children learn good manners and how to communicate positively from the childminder, who is a good role model to them. They say 'please' and 'thank you', often without prompt, and treat toys with care and respect.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows children very well and is sensitive to their individual needs. She has high expectations of what they can achieve. Children develop their understanding of early mathematics. The childminder encourages children to recognise written numbers and use mathematical language in their play. Children count past 10 with confidence as they walk up and down the childminder's stairs.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning as they happily choose what toys and resources they want to play with. They concentrate for long periods of time and show good levels of imagination as they play with small-world toys such as fairground rides, which move and play music when buttons are pressed.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a positive attitude towards making improvements to her practice. She has successfully addressed the actions set at the last inspection and improved the quality of her provision. The childminder is keen to build on her knowledge in order to strengthen her practice and skills further. She considers how she can access training. For example, because attending training courses is not always possible, she undertakes online learning. n The childminder uses songs, rhymes and books to promote children's early literacy and their speech and language development. She reads stories with enthusiasm, which sparks children's interest. Children develop a love of books. They remain focused and engaged as the childminder reads. However, during some conversations with children, the childminder asks the children 'closed questions'. Furthermore, occasionally, when questioning children, she does not give them sufficient time to consider a response.

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need to do better?

n The childminder agrees a settling-in period with parents in accordance with their child's needs so that they gradually get to know her and the new environment. The childminder confidently talks about children's abilities, interests and family backgrounds. She plans activities that broaden the experiences that children get at home. Children enthusiastically tell the inspector about the dance class that they attend with the childminder, eagerly demonstrating their dance moves. n The childminder supports children to live a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy a

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need to do better?

3 December 2019 healthy range of food as well as playing outside daily in the fresh air. Children are independent in managing their personal care needs. They recognise when they need to use the bathroom and wash their hands. Children delight in taking on the responsibility of preparing their own snacks and lunch. The childminder encourages children to talk about healthy eating. They discuss the types of food that are good for them and the types of food that contain sugar and fat and should be eaten as an occasional treat. n The childminder observes children's learning as they play. She identifies where there are gaps in their development or where children are excelling. The childminder uses this information to set challenging, yet achievable, next steps in learning for each child. The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend. She regularly discusses children's development with them, to

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promote continuity in the children's learning and care. n The childminder provides a wide range of creative craft activities. Children enthusiastically create gingerbread men from play dough. They show good hand-to-eye coordination as they carefully use their hands and tools to shape the dough. However, the childminder sometimes gives too many directions about how to complete an activity. As a result, children are not able to fully develop their own ideas.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is vigilant and knows how to identify children who may be at risk of harm. She understands the signs and symptoms of abuse and who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder assesses risks and addresses them quickly, which helps ensure the safety of children in her home and on outings. The childminder has a robust emergency evacuation plan in place. She has carefully considered the various exit points and how to leave the premises swiftly and safely.

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should:

n strengthen the use of questioning, making sure children have sufficient time to consider their responses to questions asked n provide more opportunities for children to use resources in their own way, to be creative and develop their own ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542562 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10115012 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 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 10 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Lincoln. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to children and read written statements from parents to gain their views of the childminder's provision. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children. n The childminder and inspector held a joint observation. They evaluated the learning that took place. n The childminder and the inspector discussed matters relating to safeguarding, the self-evaluation process and the activities provided for children. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, such as training certificates and public liability insurance.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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