Childminder in Lincolnshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder continues to update her knowledge. She has attended health and safety training and, despite not currently being active in practice, has a current paediatric first-aid certificate. The childminder has a suitable awareness of safeguarding concerns and the procedures to follow should she consider a child at risk of harm. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how she will use children's interests to support her curriculum intent and help further children's next steps. n The childminder discusses how she can promote independence for children. For example, she can encourage them to dress themselves and put their own shoes on in readiness for school. n The childminder demonstrates how she can promote healthy lifestyles with the children through healthy eating, being physically active and spending time outdoors. n The childminder describes how she will support children to develop individually,

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including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Through discussion, she describes how to refer to outside agencies for additional support with children's learning and development. n The childminder knows how to plan activities to meet children's interests and developmental needs and how to assess their progress. The childminder appreciates the value of providing children with a range of opportunities that support their knowledge of the world around them. For example, she plans to take them to parks that are within walking distance and also to farm parks that are further away. n The childminder talks about how she will promote good behaviour in collaboration with parents. For example, she would share ideas about using reward charts to promote positive behaviour both at the setting and the child's home. n The childminder considers partnership with parents as important. For example, she describes how she will build and maintain these relationships with ongoing

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communication between the setting and home.

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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 2534602 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10208550 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Bourne, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector all areas of the setting that children will use and have access to. n The childminder discussed her curriculum intent and how she intends to meet the learning and development needs of the children in her care. n The childminder discussed the equipment and toys and opportunities that will be made available to the children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children in the setting. n The childminder shared a range of documentation, such as evidence of continuing professional development and paediatric first-aid qualifications.

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18 April 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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