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 show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. For instance, when children arrive, they take off their coats and shoes and talk to the childminder about her new front door. They are confident and happy to share their thoughts with the childminder. Children understand how they can keep themselves safe. For example, when they walk with the childminder in the street they say that they need to 'hold hands' and 'check for cars' before they cross the road.

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The provision is good

Children learn how to be kind to others and animals. For instance, they play cooperatively with their friends and learn how to share the toys and resources. Children show kindness and are gentle when they learn how to hold, stroke and feed the childminder's guinea pigs. Children are inquisitive learners and solve problems in their play. For instance, when four-year-old children find a toy train to put on a train track, they say, 'It won't fit. It's too big.' Children show their interest in books. They turn the pages when the childminder reads them stories. One-year- old children are supported to say and recognise the names of objects they see in the book. They make connections with the pictures they see and real-life objects. For instance, when the childminder shows them a picture of a drum in a book, she shows them a toy drum and how to use it.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gathers information about children's abilities when they first start. This, along with her own observations and assessments of children's development, helps her to plan a curriculum to support children's learning. For example, she intends to encourage children to think and develop confidence in speaking in preparation for their move on to school. The childminder talks to children when she plays alongside them and uses questions effectively. Children respond appropriately and ask the childminder their own questions. n The childminder understands that some children may not have many opportunities at home to be creative and to investigate using their senses. She provides children with these experiences in her setting. For example, she enables children to explore the texture of paint on their hands and of fake snowflakes when they grab handfuls and let them float through their fingers.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well. She finds out about their care routines when they first start. This helps her to recognise, for example, when children need to eat and sleep. Children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder. When they are tired and need to rest, they snuggle into the childminder and place their head on her chest for comfort. n Occasionally, the childminder does not provide opportunities for children to make independent choices in their play. For example, children cannot always find toys and resources they want to play with. Instead, they rely on the

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need to do better?

7 December 2021 childminder to get them. n The childminder recognises children's achievements. For example, she says, 'You are so clever', when children correctly name a selection of transport vehicles. She praises children when they safely use a safety knife to cut up an apple at lunchtime. n The childminder adapts her interactions to meet children's different abilities and needs. Younger children learn the names of animals, such as 'sheep' and 'tiger', to help extend their growing vocabulary. Older children learn about animals that live in snow, such as sheep that can be seen on snowy hills in Scotland. These subtle changes to her interactions with children during planned activities ensure that all children's needs are met and contribute to their good development. n The childminder has found some opportunities to extend her professional development. For example, she completes relevant online training courses to

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need to do better?

refresh her knowledge of safeguarding. The childminder liaises with other childminders to gather ideas for activities she can offer children. However, she has not considered how she can develop her understanding of how to support children to develop their learning even further. n Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They say that the care she provides for children comes from 'her heart and passion for children'. The childminder communicates frequently with parents about children's progress and daily experiences. Parents are well-informed and children benefit from a joined- up approach to their care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of how to identify if children in her care are at risk of harm or abuse. She understands how to recognise if children or parents are being exposed to extreme views and radicalisation. The childminder knows the relevant agency to contact if she has concerns about children's safety. She understands the procedure to follow if an allegation of abuse if made against herself or her family. The childminder maintains a relevant first-aid qualification. She keeps a first-aid box in her home and takes one on outings. This helps her to respond appropriately in the event of an accident or emergency.

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should:

n focus more precisely on allowing children to make independent choices in their play n explore further professional development opportunities to help raise children's learning and development to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538201 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10093334 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 4 Date of previous inspection 16 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector 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 documents and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to parents and reviewed their written feedback. She took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

7 December 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

7 December 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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