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 show positive relationships with the childminder. They talk to the childminder when they play alongside her, holding conversations to support their communication skills. Children show kindness to their peers. For example, older children remind younger children to look for their photo as part of a self- registration process. Daily routines are fun. For example, when children are asked to tidy away toys, the childminder plays music. Children show a positive attitude to helping and are quick to say 'I can tidy up too'. They happily move their bodies to the beat of the music as they put the toys away.

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The provision is good

Children have opportunities to remember their previous experiences. They enjoy looking at photos that are displayed of previous trips they have been on with the childminder. Children remember going on a bus and seeing dinosaurs. Children enjoy being physically active. Outdoors, children take it in turns to ride on scooters and ride-on cars. They take and manage risks when they climb over wooden apparatus. Children are encouraged to explore and investigate different textures. They learn how solids can change to a liquid when they add warm water to ice. Children experiment further when they are creative and add paint to the water and ice. Children develop their knowledge of different cultures and traditions. For example, they listen to stories about China and explore noodles in messy play activities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gathers ideas for activities, for example, from other childminders and local groups. This helps her to think of new ways to support children's understanding of planting and growing food. For example, children help her to grow sweetcorn. They measure the height it grows to and take the food home to eat. This helps them to understand the process from ground to plate. n The childminder provides children with a range of adult-led and free-play opportunities. However, occasionally, during planned activities, she does not enable children to practice and refine new skills they are beginning to learn. For example, when children explore how to use chopsticks to pick up noodles, they are not able to practice this skill. The childminder quickly moves them on to another activity. n Children are encouraged to be independent. For example, the childminder asks children to put on their shoes and coats before they play outside. Children use

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safety knives to cut up fruit safely at snack time. They get a tissue to blow their nose and dispose of it appropriately, promoting good hygiene routines. n The childminder uses her curriculum to plan experiences to help children to develop their knowledge of oral hygiene. Children use toothbrushes to brush

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19 January 2023 dirty marks off pretend teeth. The childminder talks to children about their experiences of visiting a dentist and the importance of brushing their teeth. n The childminder plans experiences to help close gaps in children's learning. After the COVID-19 pandemic, she noticed that some children needed further support to develop their social skills. So, the childminder takes children to toddler groups where they have opportunities to develop their confidence to mix with children who are of a similar age. n Children join in activities and experiences that they would not necessarily experience at home. For example, some children do not have pets. Because of this, the childminder takes children to garden centres to see and learn about a variety of different animals. n The childminder encourages children to behave well, such as to share when they use paint and play with toys. She gives children a high five to praise their

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achievements, helping to raise their self-esteem. n The childminder helps children to learn about their emotions and feelings. For example, she asks children to point to pictures of different facial expressions. This helps them to identify if they are sad or upset, especially when they have minor disagreements with their friends. n Parents provide positive comments about their children's experiences with the childminder. They say that their children always look forward to attending. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's day. She supports them to continue children's interests at home. For example, she offers them ideas about how to use technology to follow children's interests in car washes. This shows good partnership working to support children's development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes safeguarding training to keep her knowledge current. She knows how to identify if children may be subject to abuse, radicalisation or extreme views. The childminder knows where to report concerns about children's safety or if an allegation of abuse is made against herself or her family. The childminder helps children to learn how they can keep themselves safe. For example, she talks to them about the importance of keeping their bodies private. When she walks with children in the street, she talks to them about asking permission from dog owners before they touch their dogs.

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should:

n strengthen the implementation of activities to give children more opportunities to refine and practice new skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2599812 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10251536 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Deeping St James, Peterborough. She operates all year round from 8.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and 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 outdoors, 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 documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n Written feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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19 January 2023 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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19 January 2023 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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