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 show they feel safe in the childminder's care. The childminder has a nurturing relationship with them and they settle extremely quickly. Children spend large amounts of time playing in the well-equipped garden area. They clearly enjoy the toys and resources on offer. They have many opportunities to develop their sensory abilities and build on their curiosity and skills. For example, children have fun splashing in the water tray and they explore using scoops, jugs and pipettes. The childminder interweaves mathematical concepts well into children's play. For instance, the childminder and her assistants count as they wash the children's hands and fingers for snack. They discuss the colours children create as they explore coloured ice for mark making and refer to sizes of animals as children play.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They learn quickly about the behaviour expected of them. The childminder and her assistants act as positive role models. They give gentle and consistent reminders to encourage children to show kindness to each other. Children interact happily with their friends, and seek out the childminder to join in their play. Children benefit from a consistent routine. They show excitement as they engage in activities, especially song and rhyme time, and they enthusiastically join in with action rhymes.

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n The childminder and her assistants have an excellent relationship with parents. The childminder regularly shares progress reports with parents and is clear about their child's development and the next steps she is working towards. The childminder communicates effectively with parents about their child's day. Parents report that they are supported with ideas and strategies from the childminder to try at home. They comment that their children 'love coming' and describe the childminder as nurturing and caring. n Children form strong relationships with the childminder and her assistants, who know them well. They are emotionally secure. For example, children are reassured and cuddled close when visitors arrive. New children settle quickly. The childminder collects information about the children's routines to provide continuity in their care. She encourages parents to bring children's comforters for her to access to help reassure them and help them to feel safe as they settle

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in. n The childminder interacts well with the children and engages them throughout a range of planned activities. Children are given plenty of opportunity to explore freely, such as exploring the forest area and feeding the guinea pigs. Children are eager to learn. They concentrate well on activities that they choose. Children enjoy stories as part of circle time. The childminder asks children questions

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5 September 2022 about the illustrations and encourages them to interact during the story. However, sometimes, this means the activity takes too long and the younger children lose concentration. n The childminder understands the importance of building children's communication and language skills. The childminder and her assistants talk to children in their play. They ask questions and make comments on their actions. They regularly engage children in fun songs and action rhymes. However, the childminder's programme for communication and language does not consistently take into account the differing levels of individual children's ability, to best support and develop their vocabulary. n The childminder carefully plans activities based on the children's interests, so they are excited to learn. She focuses on children becoming independent by getting them to wipe their nose, wash their hands, get ready for snack time and

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put away their drink bottles following mealtimes. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder explains to children why boundaries are in place. For example, she reminds children 'we walk inside so we don't bump into our friends'. She uses gentle reminders, such as 'good listening' and 'good sitting', to reinforce behavioural expectations. This supports children's understanding of what is expected from them. n The childminder evaluates her provision well. She reflects on practice and seeks training to support the current cohort of children. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice and provides regular reviews. Her assistants comment that they feel supported.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She knows how to report any concern that she may have about children or adults. The childminder regularly attends training and is confident in wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder ensures her assistants receive regular training and she provides regular supervision meetings with her assistants to help to ensure their continued suitability to work with children. Stair gates are used to prevent children from accessing areas of the house that are not used for childminding.

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should:

n strengthen the programme for communication and language to take account of children's differing levels of ability when supporting them to learn new vocabulary n adapt teaching more swiftly during group activities, in response to younger

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5 September 2022 children's varying levels of concentration and engagement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550068 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10174378 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 9 Number of children on roll 38 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Market Deeping, Peterborough. She works with a co-childminder and a number of assistants. She is registered to work in two premises. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and Christmas week. The childminder 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 spoke to the inspector about her intent for children's learning. 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 The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation together. n The inspector took account of parents' views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request.

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Inspection activities

5 September 2022 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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5 September 2022 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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