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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children show they feel safe, secure and happy in the childminder's home-from home environment. She offers them a warm welcome when they arrive and shows she knows the children she cares for very well. Children look to the childminder for reassurance when tired and a little unsettled. They enjoy her cuddles and kind words. Children develop strong relationships with the childminder and other children in the provision. The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve and provides exciting and interesting experiences that they enjoy. For example, as part of a regular morning routine, children help to collect eggs from the hen houses. They count them and show their amazement and excitement about the number of eggs they have found.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They show good manners as they talk to the childminder and complete daily activities. She praises children and celebrates their achievements as they engage in their play. Children show curiosity and are keen and motivated to learn and develop their skills. They are quick to learn to do things for themselves. For example, they make sandwiches at lunchtime and help to prepare snacks. Children learn to respect themselves and others. They develop a good understanding of diversity beyond their immediate family. For example, the childminder creates a positive environment. She promotes cultural books and role- play resources for the children to explore.

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need to do better?

n The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. She gathers useful information from them about their children's routines and what they already know and can do before they start. This contributes well towards a consistent approach to meeting children's individual needs. Parents are very complimentary about the good quality of care and learning the childminder provides for their children. They say that her communication with them is excellent. Parents state that they could not be happier with the provision. They comment that their children are safe and achieve high levels of confidence and self-motivation. n The childminder plans a wide variety of stimulating activities which are linked well to children's interests. She balances this with the need for children to choose their own toys and resources. The childminder uses her regular observations of children to inform planning so that children are appropriately

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challenged. She monitors her curriculum and children's progress to identify any individual children who need extra support. As a result, all children make good progress. n The childminder encourages children to learn through play using their senses. For instance, during an adult-led activity, she uses pasta and spaghetti that is coloured with food dye. Children investigate different textures, colours and

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28 February 2020 shapes. They develop their small-muscle skills as they untangle strands of spaghetti and explore various pasta shapes. Children count the various pieces and identify numbers as they play. The childminder uses open-ended questions. She gives children time to respond to questions asked of them. However, sometimes, she does not fully use this opportunity to extend children's vocabulary and language skills even further. n The childminder provides children with a wide range of experiences to learn about the world around them. For example, children attempt to count the fish in the pond and laugh as they change direction and move too fast to track them. They learn about the life cycle of butterflies and observe how frogspawn develops into tadpoles and then becomes frogs. Children observe minibeasts, care for a goat and visit a nearby river and woodlands. This helps them to experience things that may not be familiar to them. It provides children with an

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early sense of responsibility to care for living animals and insects. n Children behave well and understand boundaries and expectations. The childminder gently reminds children about how to behave. She offers plenty of praise and encouragement to reward them for sharing and taking turns. n The childminder teaches children about leading a healthy lifestyle. Children have many opportunities to extend their physical development outside on the climbing frame, swings and while playing ball games in the large garden. Children practise very good hygiene routines. This is illustrated well when they wash their hands instinctively after being outside and before meals. Children talk about the healthy foods they like to eat. n The childminder is highly reflective in her practice. She welcomes the views and opinions of parents, children and professionals. This information is then used to build on her curriculum and develop her provision. The childminder is passionate

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need to do better?

about providing high-quality care for families. She undertakes regular online learning to share good practice and keep her knowledge up to date.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She ensures that she keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through regular training. The childminder understands how to make a referral to outside agencies and the process she would follow should there be an allegation made against her. She is confident in identifying the signs and symptoms that may cause her concern about a child's welfare. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments to help to ensure her provision is safe for children. For example, she carries out regular checks of her home and the outdoor area.

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should:

28 February 2020 n make the most of situations that arise to fully support young children's developing vocabulary and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 209027 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10114468 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 5 September 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Washingborough, Lincoln. She operates during school term time from 7.30am to 6pm, Wednesday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk across the areas of her home where childcare is provided. The childminder explained how she delivers the early years curriculum through her everyday practice. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. He reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living on the premises. n The inspector completed a joint observation and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the comments and written feedback from parents. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

28 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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28 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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