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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They show a positive relationship with the childminder when they confidently tell her what toys they would like to play with. Children behave well. They play cooperatively with others, such as when they immerse themselves in scooping and pouring soil into containers. Children sit on opposite ends of a sea-saw. They take it in turns to move their bodies forwards and backwards to enable them to move up and down on the equipment.

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The provision is good

One-year-olds take a keen interest in technological toys and resources. They are curious to explore the different parts on a toy camera and listen to the sound toys make when they press buttons. The childminder has high expectations of children's learning. She names objects children play with and children repeat the word back to her. This contributes to children's developing vocabulary and understanding of how to pronounce words. Children spend most of their time in the well-resourced garden. Babies pull themselves up to standing, hold onto toys and resources to aid them to move around. They crawl and walk over the different level surfaces in the garden. An example of this is when they climb confidently and safely onto wooden planks. One-year-olds show good balance and coordination when they throw and kick balls. Consequently, they demonstrate good physical skills for their age and ability.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans experiences that helps children to mix and socialise with others. She organises group activities where children can play alongside and interact with children of a similar age and older. This experience was not possible for some children until recently, due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. n The childminder provides parents with information about their children's learning. They are kept well informed about their children's progress. Parents comment positively about the childminder. They say that their children 'absolutely love going' and the childminder goes 'above and beyond to support children'. n Occasionally, the childminder does not support two-year-olds to be independent. For example, she does not always encourage them to develop their self care routines, such as wiping their own nose. n The childminder is sensitive to younger children's individual needs. She identifies

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when they need to eat, sleep and need to be changed. This contributes to children feeling safe and secure. However, when she changes a one-year-old child's nappy, she does not talk to them. Consequently, some of their learning and engagement with the childminder is not broadened.

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need to do better?

24 June 2021 n The childminder uses her curriculum to plan activities that encourage children to explore and investigate. For example, she provides them with experiences to help to develop their senses. One-year-olds safely sit in a tray with cereal and yoghurt and explore the different textures on their hands and feet. n The childminder promotes positive behaviour. She gives children plenty of praise and encouragement. This helps to raise children's self-esteem. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively when they first start attending. She offers them settling-in sessions. This provides children with opportunities to get to know the childminder, her co-childminder and the environment gradually. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills. An example of this is when she points to numbers and asks children to count with her. The childminder sings nursery rhymes that includes

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numbers, including ones that count backwards from five. This helps children to develop their knowledge of numbers and counting in preparation for future learning and for their eventual move on to school. n The childminder provides children with positive encouragement to complete tasks, such as when they try to fit the pieces of a toy fire engine together. As a result, children persevere. They demonstrate a positive attitude to completing tasks. n The childminder and her co-childminder work highly effectively as a team. They reflect on the service they offer children. The childminder uses this information to identify areas she wants to develop. For example, she has created further opportunities for children to extend their interests in the garden, such as to have regular opportunities to play in soil.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her safeguarding role. She knows what to do if a child may be at risk of harm and what relevant agencies to contact for guidance. The childminder has attended child protection and 'Prevent' duty training. She knows the correct procedures to follow should there be an allegation made about household members or any adults who work with children. The childminder ensures children are safe. For example, she has locked bolts on gates in the garden. This ensures that children cannot leave unsupervised and unwanted visitors cannot gain access.

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should:

n consistently support two-year-olds to be independent, for example during personal care routines

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should:

24 June 2021 n strengthen interactions with one-year-olds during personal care routines, to encourage their social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562403 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10190941 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 12 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 2018 and cares for children at her parent's house in Tattershall, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder and occasionally with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has 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 completed a learning walk with the childminder and discussed how her curriculum 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 evaluation 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 reading written feedback provided.

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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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Inspection activities

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