Whelan, Kerry

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy. They laugh and giggle with their friends when they dance to their favourite music. Children behave well, learn to share with their friends and show a willingness to complete simple tasks when asked.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's literacy skills. She provides opportunities for older children to use scarves to make large movements in the air, such as up and down and from side to side. This contributes to their abilities to make the same movements when they use pencils on paper.

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The provision is good

Children show a positive attitude to learning and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder has made changes to how she helps children to settle when they first start. She greets parents and children outdoors, either in her garden or at the park, instead of in her home. This enables her to get to know children and their families and to find out about children's learning and care needs. Parents comment positively about the experiences their children receive when they are with the childminder. They say that children have learned about the seasons and tell them that 'leaves are falling' when it is autumn.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has sought guidance from the local authority to help her to close gaps in children's development due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She encourages quieter children to play alongside others. Parents comment positively about how their children have developed in confidence. n The childminder helps children to learn how to look after the local environment through recycling things they find when out and about. For example, she encourages them to safely pick up litter they see dropped on the floor. n The childminder actively encourages positive behaviour. She uses distraction for younger children and helps older children to manage their emotions. Children begin to develop an understanding of what is expected of them. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to be independent. Children confidently take off their shoes when they arrive. They know to wash their hands regularly and say it is to 'get the dirt off'. This helps children to gain the

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need to do better?

skills in readiness for their move on to school. n The childminder evaluates her provision and gathers feedback from parents and children. She is currently having a playroom built in her garden. This is to offer children further opportunities to choose whether they would like to play indoors or outdoors. n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning and plans activities for their enjoyment and to help them progress. However, occasionally, she

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need to do better?

11 May 2021 continues planned activities when children begin to lose focus and are not fully engaged. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she introduces new words for older children to learn. The childminder responds at appropriate times when younger children babble. This helps them to understand how to take turns in conversations. n The childminder is sensitive to younger children's individual needs. She identifies when they need to eat, sleep and be changed. When she changes young children's nappies, she talks to them, helping to make this intimate time a positive experience. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their knowledge of how they can keep themselves safe. She practises regular fire drills with children in her home. Children explain their understanding of this procedure and say that they need to go to the local shop for shelter.

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need to do better?

n The childminder shares information about children's achievements with parents and other early years settings they also attend. This helps to promote consistency in children's learning. All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress in all aspects of their development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She knows where to report concerns about children's safety and welfare. The childminder maintains a clean and tidy home to ensure it remains safe for children to play and explore. She supervises younger children well when they climb onto furniture to test their physical abilities. This contributes to their safety. The childminder talks to older children about potential risks when they use technology. She provides parents with guidance on how they can keep their children safe at home when they use technology.

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should:

n consider the length of time of some planned activities, to ensure that children consistently remain highly focused and engaged.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552098 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10174112 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Cherry Willingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector completed a tour of the home with the childminder and discussed how the curriculum offered supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She reviewed a sample of documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions and

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Inspection activities

11 May 2021 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

11 May 2021 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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