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 Good

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The provision is good

Children show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They confidently greet visitors that arrive. Children happily sing songs to themselves when they move around the childminder's home, selecting toys to promote their interests. Children understand what is expected of them, such as to put books and toys away when they finish playing with them. This helps to give them a sense of responsibility for caring for the environment.

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The provision is good

Children are encouraged to follow their interests, such as to explore different colours. When asked, they accurately match coloured objects to the same-coloured discs. The childminder introduces other colours for children to learn, such as black and white. Children match a toy panda to a zebra book. They listen, follow instructions and enjoy the praise they receive for their achievements, helping to raise their self-esteem. Children benefit from regular visits to soft play centres and toddler groups. This provides them with opportunities to develop their social skills when they meet a variety of people. Children are imaginative in their play. They post postcards into a letter box and pretend to take their soft toys on holiday. Children sit favourite toys from home in a chair and pretend to feed them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children communication and language skills well. She repeats words children say incorrectly so they can hear the correct pronunciation. The childminder sings nursery rhymes with children, encouraging their speaking skills. n The childminder places a strong focus on providing opportunities for children to develop a love of books. When she reads them familiar stories, she uses plenty of animation in her voice, helping children to focus and to be engaged. This helps children to learn skills for their eventual move on to school. Children are encouraged to take books home for parents to read to them. n The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's abilities and interests when they first start attending. She uses this information, along with her own observations to help her to identify what children need to learn next. However, she has not considered how professional development can

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further improve her knowledge of how to support the individual learning needs of the children in her care. This will help to provide more targeted support for their development. n The childminder shares photos and information about activities children enjoy with parents. This helps to keep parents informed about their children's day. Parents say that the childminder is a great support in raising their children to be happy and confident little people. n The childminder gathers feedback from parents to help her to reflect on the

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13 February 2023 experiences she offers children. For example, she makes changes to complement the experiences children receive when they access climbing equipment at the park. A small slide is available for younger children to use indoors to encourage them to be physically active. Younger children manage risks when they climb steps and go up and down the slide. n The childminder uses opportunities in children's play to encourage them to learn how to share. For example, she asks children to take it in turns with a soft toy to go down a slide. The childminder gives children gentle reminders to use good manners and to be polite. n Children are provided with opportunities to learn how to clean their teeth and understand what will happen when they visit a dentist. This contributes to their understanding of oral hygiene. However, the childminder is not consistent in supporting children to build on their self-care needs. For example, she does not

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always provide children with a open cup to drink from or to wash their hands before eating. n Before children attend her setting, the childminder identifies if some children are anxious and may need extra support with their well-being. So, she gives parents a book to share with their children that shows pictures of herself, her playroom, toys and family pets. This helps children to become familiar with the childminder and her home before they are left in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to have a duty of care for children. She knows how to identify if children are being exposed to harm, abuse or radicalisation. She knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety. Furthermore, she knows where to report any allegations of abuse that are made against herself or family members. The childminder carries out safety checks each morning before children arrive. She ensures that toys and resources are suitable for the ages of children in her care. When children are sleeping, she has monitors to ensure that she can always hear them.

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should:

n strengthen professional development and build on knowledge of how to support children's individual learning needs n build on opportunities for children to develop their self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485077 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10265059 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 14 Date of previous inspection 23 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Witham St Hughs, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round, from 7.15am 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 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. n Written feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

13 February 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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