Childminder in Lincolnshire

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to ensure children are safeguarded. She can describe the possible signs and symptoms of abuse that may indicate a child is at risk of harm, radicalisation or female genital mutilation. The childminder has a safeguarding policy in place that she shares with parents. She knows how to refer any concerns. n The childminder explains how she works with parents to find out about children, including determining their starting points and individual needs. She develops good partnerships with parents and shares key information with them. The childminder describes how she works with other professionals to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress from their starting points. This includes using specialist equipment to meet children's health needs. n The childminder knows how to keep the indoor and outdoor environment safe

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and hygienic for children. She knows the importance of teaching children about how to keep themselves safe, such as when crossing the road. n The childminder demonstrates she understands the importance of healthy lifestyles for children. She discussed outdoor activities that offer daily fresh air and exercise, such as visits to the local parks and nature walks. She knows how to provide a healthy balanced diet that meets children's dietary needs, and she provides advice to parents on providing healthy lunchboxes. n The childminder knows how to plan her curriculum in order to build on what children already know and can do. She has a clear understanding of how to help children move on to the next stage of their education. The childminder understands how to plan a range of purposeful activities to support children's learning through play. n The childminder understands how to support children's behaviour appropriately.

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This provision meets requirements

She describes how she helps children to be kind to each other and she gives praise to promote positive behaviour. The childminder knows the importance of children learning to understand how their behaviours can impact on others. n The childminder values her own continuing professional development. She has undertaken all mandatory training. For example, the childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate and has updated her safeguarding training. She is proactive in seeking out additional learning opportunities to enhance her provision.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208672 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10213041 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 5 Date of previous inspection 11 October 2021

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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 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she plans her curriculum and how she works in partnership with parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she reflects on her practice and develops her knowledge and skills.

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Inspection activities

6 October 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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Inspection activities

6 October 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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