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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the calm and welcoming environment that the childminder provides. They show that they are happy and feel at home in the childminder's care. Children enjoy the time they spend in the company of the childminder and their friends. They play happily together, smiling and laughing and enjoying cuddles with the childminder. Children's independence is promoted well, although the childminder is always close by to offer any support needed. They know where everything is and confidently select resources of their choice. Children are kind to one another. They enjoy making each other pretend drinks as part of their imaginative play.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is very good. They get on well and any minor disagreements are quickly resolved by the childminder, who uses a calm approach to suggest positive options to the children. For example, when two children would like to play with the same ball and get upset about this, the childminder suggests that they play a game where they roll the ball to one another so they both have a turn. The children think this is a great idea and are soon playing happily together.

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The provision is good

Children know that the childminder has high expectations of them. They listen to her and follow instructions when asked. Children learn manners from the childminder and are keen to make the right choices. Their self-esteem is constantly boosted by the childminder, who praises their good behaviour, manners and achievements.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made good progress since her last inspection. She now ensures that she provides parents with a written summary of their children's development between two and three years of age. The childminder is mindful of the impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic on her practice. She has been more isolated and so has ensured she has kept herself up to date via the internet. n During the pandemic, the childminder is supporting children, in an age- appropriate way, to understand what is happening. Children know that they must keep clean to prevent germs from spreading, by washing their hands regularly and using tissues to catch coughs and sneezes. They remind one another to use the hand sanitiser when they have blown their noses. n The childminder gets to know the children and their families well. This enables her to meet children's individual needs. Parents say that they feel very supported by the childminder and that their children have made clear progress

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need to do better?

in their development since starting. They comment that they feel well informed because the childminder communicates effectively with them.

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need to do better?

6 July 2021 n Children benefit from a variety of different experiences with the childminder. They enjoy going on walks where they take time to absorb their surroundings and talk about everything they see and hear. n Children make good progress in their learning because the childminder organises the curriculum appropriately. She is focused on supporting children's development in the prime areas of learning, but recognises when children are ready to learn more in preparation for starting school. The childminder assesses children's progress accurately and plans activities based on their individual interests. Children learn to solve problems together, for example when they lose a toy under the sofa and have to work out how to retrieve it. n Children's communication and language are supported well. Children speak clearly and their vocabulary and understanding is developed during discussions. The childminder ensures she uses the correct language when speaking to

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need to do better?

children. When a young child points and says 'naana' the childminder praises her attempt and says 'you are right, well done, it is a banana'. Children's literacy skills are not as well supported. The childminder does not provide regular access to books because they are stored away and she does not always remember to include reading in her daily routine. n Children's health is promoted by the childminder. They enjoy eating healthy snacks and parents are encouraged to provide healthy options in their children's lunch boxes. The childminder changes nappies hygienically and safely. Children spend some time outside each day when they go for local walks and to the park. However, the childminder does not make the best of opportunities for children to be physically active outdoors on a regular basis.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has child protection concerns about any of the children in her care. She keeps herself up to date by completing regular safeguarding training and she is alert to the signs that a child could be at risk. The childminder ensures her home is safe and she is vigilant in her supervision of children. She is mindful of keeping children safe when they use internet-enabled devices. The childminder communicates well with parents to ensure she can support children's specific health needs.

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should:

n ignite children's interest in reading and promote their development further by increasing access to books and other reading materials n provide more regular opportunities for children to be physically active outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419147 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10099684 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 15 Date of previous inspection 18 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Kirton, Boston. She operates all year round from 6.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. 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 the early years curriculum is planned and implemented. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector tracked the experiences of children during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, household members and children during the inspection. She reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views.

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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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