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 enjoy their time with the kind and caring childminder. They build affectionate bonds with her and regularly seek out cuddles. Children show that they feel safe and comfortable in her care. They freely access a variety of resources and learn to play cooperatively together. For example, older children wait patiently for younger children to take turns when playing.

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The provision is good

Communication and language are extremely well supported by the childminder. She encourages children's love of books and is passionate about ensuring they have access to a wide range of stories and factual books. The childminder takes the children to the library and teaches them how to select books and use their library cards to borrow these.

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The provision is good

Outside, children enjoy the well-planned space. The childminder supports children's physical development as she helps toddlers to climb the slide safely and practise throwing and catching a ball. Children giggle and laugh as the childminder joins in with their play. The childminder supports children's imagination as they make pretend food in the playhouse. She gives children lots of praise and encouragement. Throughout the day, the childminder uses positive words to encourage good behaviour and provides clear reminders of the boundaries in place. As a result, children have a secure understanding of what is expected of them, learn to behave well, and grow in confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children she cares for and their families very well. She has a good understanding of where children are in their development. The childminder talks about children's progress with confidence and uses this knowledge to plan for their next steps in learning. She skilfully supports children to achieve through well-sequenced, interesting activities and focused interactions. However, she does not always provide access to mark-making material to help children develop their small-muscle skills in readiness for future writing. n Children generally listen well, follow instructions, and focus on their play. However, at times background noises, such as nursery rhymes, are played on a digital device while children take part in focused group activities. This can be distracting and does not help to promote their listening and attention skills. n Mathematics is introduced to children through everyday activities. For example,

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during snack time, children are encouraged to count the pieces of fruit on their plates. When reading books, the childminder helps children identify numbers. Children excitedly recognise numbers of importance, such as their age. n The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles. She encourages the

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11 May 2023 children to be active throughout the day. In addition, children attend weekly gymnastic sessions. The childminder focuses on teaching children about healthy foods. Children chop fruit and make fruit kebabs for their snacks. They are encouraged to try a wide variety of fruit. The childminder supports good oral health as she helps children brush their teeth daily while she sings the toothbrush song. n Children's independence is well supported. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves. For example, she shows them effective ways to put on their shoes and coats before playing outside. Children are encouraged to tidy away toys and meet their own self-care needs. They wash their hands before meals and after toileting. n Children have many opportunities to learn about the world around them and their local community. The childminder takes the children on trips to woodlands and farms, where they learn about animals and nature. She also meets with

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other childminders and their children. This helps children to develop their social skills and builds their confidence. n The childminder's partnerships with parents are good. Parents share positive comments about the care their children receive. The childminder ensures parents receive regular feedback about the children's development and activities they can do to support home learning. She works closely with other professionals and other settings children attend to ensure continuity of care and learning. n The childminder is passionate and enthusiastic about her role. She reviews her practice and accurately identifies her strengths and areas for further improvement. She meets regularly with other childminders to share ideas and keeps up to date on any new information.

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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 responsibilities to safeguard children. She regularly updates her knowledge of local safeguarding concerns through online training. The childminder confidently identifies signs a child may be at risk of harm. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child or if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her household. The childminder completes daily risk assessments of her premises to ensure areas are safe and secure for the children attending.

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should:

n review the organisation of group activities to limit possible distractions and help children become more highly engaged

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should:

11 May 2023 n help children to build on their early literacy skills as they play, particularly those linked to making marks and developing early pencil control.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382437 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10263782 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 10 Date of previous inspection 11 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Market Deeping. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 the premises and discussed how they ensure areas are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. 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 Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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

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