Childminder, Out-of school day care in Lincolnshire

This provision meets requirements

Children show they are happy and safe. When they arrive at the childminder's home after their day at school, they follow daily routines. For example, they take off their shoes and place their bags under the stairs. Consequently, children demonstrate a sense of belonging. Since COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder ensures that children wash their hands regularly. This includes when they arrive at her home. This is an extra personal hygiene routine since the pandemic to promote children's safety.

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This provision meets requirements

Children make choices about what they would like to do, and they choose toys they would like to play with. They are keen to explore toy boats in water. The childminder makes the most of these opportunities to help broaden children's knowledge. For example, she talks to them about canals and locks on waterways. Children show a positive attitude when they face physical challenges. They show good-balancing skills when they climb on a frame in the garden. Children are creative, and they demonstrate their imaginative skills. They receive minimal support from the childminder when they put on dressing-up costumes. Children move confidently around the garden, pretend to be butterflies and make up games to play with their peers. Children show good-social skills, and they behave well when they play with others, including the childminder's own children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder strives for continuous improvement, and she seeks the views of parents and of children to help her evaluate her provision. She has recently made improvements to her garden. This now includes a flat surface at the end that children can use, for example, to play ball games. n The childminder makes the most of daily routines, such as when children travel in her car from school to her home. She uses this time to talk to children about potential risks when they use technological devices. This contributes to children's knowledge of how they can keep themselves safe when they use the internet and social media. n The childminder finds out about children's likes and interests when they first start. She uses this information to talk to children and to form positive relationships with them. As a result, children quickly settle into her care, and they are confident when they talk to her. n The childminder talks to parents daily about activities children take part in.

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Parents comment positively about the service she provides. They like the homely environment that the childminder offers children. However, the childminder does not always communicate with school teachers to help her to build on the experiences children receive at school during the day.

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10 June 2021 n The childminder encourages children to work together as a team. For example, she gives each child a piece of a toy and asks them to try to attach them together. Children show a positive attitude to working with others, encouraging their social skills. n The childminder encourages positive behaviour and gives children plenty of praise and encouragement. Children benefit from a culture of respect. n The childminder supports children to develop practical skills. An example of this is when she asks them to say 'one more' and 'one less' than a given number when children play with objects, such as toy boats. Children are keen to talk to the childminder about what they know. n The childminder talks to children about healthy snacks. She provides them with opportunities to learn how fruit grows. Children help the childminder to grow tomato and cucumber plants, and children say that their favourite fruit is

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strawberries. n The childminder follows children's interests. For example, when quieter children use chalk to make marks on the ground outdoors, the childminder asks them if they can write and say the letters in their name. As a result, children build on their confidence to answer questions and to share their knowledge. n The childminder helps children to understand how they can keep themselves safe, for example, when they play outdoors. Children know to walk down steps and not to run on them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows her responsibilities to safeguard children. She is aware of the signs of abuse and of wider issues, such as children being drawn into extreme views. The childminder knows to report concerns about children's safety and welfare to appropriate agencies. The childminder maintains a clean home and ensures that the premises are safe and secure. This helps to provide a safe environment for children to play. The childminder maintains a relevant first-aid qualification. This helps her to respond appropriately in the event of an accident or an emergency.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556261 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10174826 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. She operates during term time from 3pm to 6pm and during school holidays from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. She provides occasional overnight care.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed activities, indoors and outdoors, and the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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10 June 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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