Childminder EY413844

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children benefit from playing in the purpose-built cabin in the childminder's garden. They are at home here. Children know where everything is and select resources of their choice confidently. They spend the day playing happily with the childminder and their friends. Children enjoy regular hugs and affection from the childminder. The cabin is safe and secure and the childminder puts effort into creating an inviting space for children to explore. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They learn how to share, take turns and help one another because the childminder teaches them this so well. Children's manners are impeccable. They are polite and remember to say please and thank you. Children offer visitors a warm welcome and are proud to show them their achievements. The childminder has extremely high expectations for children's behaviour. Children have a clear understanding of these expectations because the childminder explains everything to them in an age-

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appropriate way. Even the youngest children manage their feelings and behaviour very well and want to help their friends wherever possible. For example, children help each other put their shoes on and wipe their noses. Children are praised highly for their behaviour, manners and achievements. They respond well to this praise and beam with pride when the childminder tells them how proud she is of them and gives them a 'high five'. Any minor disagreements children have are defused quickly by the patient childminder and harmony is restored.

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n The childminder gets to know the children and families she serves very well. This enables her to meet children's individual needs to a high standard. Children share close bonds with the childminder, which helps them to feel safe and secure in her care. Children are very confident and their self-esteem is boosted by the childminder constantly. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language well. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language appropriately. She works in close partnership with parents and professionals to ensure children get the support they need. Children are confident communicators and this is as a direct result of the childminder's teaching skills. n The childminder supports children's literacy development well. She reads to the children regularly throughout the day and makes stories fun and interactive. For example, when reading, the childminder gets the children to hop about like the

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rabbits in the book. This excites the children but also keeps them engaged with the story. Children also select their own books and enjoy some quiet time. They are developing a love of stories and reading. Children's early writing skills are developing as they make marks with chalk. n The childminder fosters excellent partnerships with parents. They speak very highly of the childminder. Parents say that their children are excited to attend

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11 February 2020 and that they 'learn something new every day.' Parents comment that the childminder is professional and personable at the same time. They like the range of outings and experiences that the childminder provides. Older children write testimonials for the childminder. They say they love walking to school and playing games, and that they get to go to places they would not go to normally. n Children's independence and self-care skills are well supported by the childminder. She offers encouragement and praise to children as she supports them sensitively to learn to use the toilet. n The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas for improvement accurately. She is conscientious and hard-working. The childminder is experienced and is currently studying towards a formal childcare qualification to deepen her knowledge and understanding of child development. n Children benefit from a broad range of experiences with the childminder. They

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go on weekly outings to a local farm park, where they take part in a wide range of activities. The childminder plans outings and experiences based on her knowledge of what the children like to do and what she wants to teach them. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. Children identify heart and diamond shapes confidently. This prompts them to sing 'Twinkle twinkle little star' and express themselves creatively. n Children make good progress in their learning because the childminder is a good teacher who makes learning fun. The childminder assesses children's progress accurately and plans activities based on their individual interests. However, occasionally, the childminder does not adapt her teaching practice during activities. This results in children not always being challenged appropriately for their age and stage of development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care. She keeps up to date by completing regular training. The childminder ensures her home and the cabin are safe and she is vigilant in her supervision of children. She is mindful that some children are less confident around her dogs so she keeps them separated when necessary. The childminder is aware of children's medical needs and keeps a close eye on them to keep them safe. She communicates well with parents to ensure children's health and safety.

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should:

n consistently adapt teaching practice to ensure all children are challenged appropriately according to their age and stage of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413844 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10106400 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 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 4 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used by children. The childminder explained to the inspector how she organises her setting and how she makes decisions about the care and education she provides to children. n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching practice during activities in the cabin, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to a parent and took account of the views of other parents through their written feedback.

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Inspection activities

11 February 2020 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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11 February 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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