Childminder EY549972

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She explains how she will praise children's achievements and talk to them about their feelings. n The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. This includes wider aspects of safeguarding, such as extreme views and behaviours. She knows where to report any concerns she may have about children's safety and welfare. n The childminder explains how she will identify areas for improvement to her provision. She intends to ask parents and children to help her to reflect on her practice. n The childminder is aware of how to observe and monitor the progress children make. She demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to plan for children's learning. The childminder is aware of the need to complete a written summary of children's progress when they are between the ages of two and three years

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and to share this with parents. n The childminder plans to work in partnership with parents. She explains how she will talk to them daily about their children's day and share information about their children's development. The childminder intends to support parents to continue their children's learning at home, for example, by providing them with books to promote literacy skills. n The childminder plans to gather information from parents about children's medical and dietary needs to help her to promote children's good health. She intends to provide healthy snacks for children and make sure that they receive daily fresh air and exercise. n The childminder explains how she will work in partnership with other early years settings children also attend. She intends to share information with them about children's learning and development. n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, how she intends to

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encourage children to be independent, such as putting on their shoes and coats. n The childminder intends to gather information about what children already know and do when they first start. She plans to use this information to help her to identify what children need to learn next and to plan for their development from the outset.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549972 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10133737 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 6 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Ashby de la Launde. She operates during term time from 7.30am until 9am and from 3.15pm until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises intended for the use of childminding and discussed the equipment and toys available. 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 discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks of persons living in the household.

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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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