Childminder in Lincolnshire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision requires improvement

Children do not receive all the learning experiences they require as the childminder does not provide a full curriculum. Their learning is not always extended as the childminder does not consider what they know and need to learn next when planning. Children do, however, engage in learning for long periods of time. They develop their physical skills as they learn to use various tools to make shapes out of play dough. Children show good determination and problem-solving to push shapes out of cylinders. They show pride in their success by saying, 'I did it', and smile with glee when the childminder praises them.

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The provision requires improvement

Children have warm relationships with the childminder. One-year-old children seek a cuddle from the childminder when they feel unsettled after waking up. They are soon smiling, showing that they feel safe with her. This helps to develop their self- confidence. Two-year-old children develop good communication skills. They laugh with the childminder often and have fun conversations with her about carving a pumpkin at home. Children develop caring friendships, hugging each other before going to sleep.

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The provision requires improvement

Children play well together and develop good listening skills. Older children offer to help younger children with putting toy bread in the toy toaster. They follow the childminder's request to let younger children have a go on their own first.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked well with the local authority to make improvements since her last inspection. She has appropriate car seats and keeps up to date with government safety guidelines online. The childminder is clear on matters that require notification to Ofsted. However, she does not evaluate the quality of the learning experiences she provides and is not meeting all requirements. n The childminder follows children's interests and at times extends their knowledge. She gives children time to think when she asks questions, an improvement since her last inspection. However, the childminder is not clear on areas of learning that children need more support in and does not target these when planning activities. Therefore, her interactions do not always enhance children's knowledge or skills. For example, she asks children to identify colours that they already know. n Children are developing good independence skills in preparation for their next

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stage of learning. The childminder encourages children to complete tasks on their own, such as pulling the lid off their yoghurt. One-year-old children can drink out of a sip cup with good control. Two-year-old children know when they need to use the toilet and go by themselves. They can put on their own wellies before going outside.

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need to do better?

11 October 2021 n The childminder does not plan a curriculum that covers all areas of learning. She provides learning about nature outside in her garden daily. However, the childminder is not helping children understand all aspects of the world around them. In particular, learning about their community and technology. Children do not receive a wide enough range of experiences with the childminder to help them make sense of their world. n Children behave well and are learning how to treat each other with respect. The childminder is a good role model. She always talks to the children kindly, saying 'please', when asking children to help tidy up and 'thank you' when all the play dough tubs are put away. Two-year-old children use good manners when reminded, 'what do we say'. They understand boundaries, reminding the childminder that the play dough tools also need to be tidied away. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She

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need to do better?

introduces new words and repeats them regularly to help children become familiar with them. Two-year-old children try saying new words, such as 'unicorn'. The childminder repeats the correct pronunciation, making sure children can see her mouth movements. Two-year-old children are then able to repeat the correct word. They have a wide vocabulary for their age, using words, such as 'asparagus'. n Parents are happy with the care provided by the childminder. They like that children are fond of the childminder and are always excited about going to her house. Parents receive regular updates about their children's development. They are pleased with the progress their children make, in particular with their speaking skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that raise concerns about children's welfare. She keeps up to date on any changes to local safeguarding procedures. She knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns and who to contact. The childminder supervises children well. She regularly checks on sleeping children and listens out closely for them waking up. The childminder keeps a close eye on children, reminding them to sit down on their chair properly so they do not fall off. Children learn how to keep safe by sitting on their chair correctly.

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Due date

11 October 2021 ensure planning of activities considers individual children's stage of development, building on what children know and need to learn next 30/11/2021

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Due date

ensure all areas of learning are delivered to children, in particular supporting their understanding of their community and technology to help them make sense of the world. 30/11/2021

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should:

n improve the range of experiences for children, taking into account information from parents about their lives at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208672 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10149891 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 6 Date of previous inspection 25 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Grantham, Lincolnshire. She operates her service all year round from 6.30am to 8.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

11 October 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 October 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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