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

The childminder's and her assistant's genuine love of, and dedication to their role, shines through. Children thrive in their warm and sensitive care. Children are confident and joyful in their play and show a strong sense of belonging. The childminder gives children fair guidance and clear explanations about her expectations for their behaviour. For example, when children very occasionally fall out over a toy, the childminder allows them time to resolve their own conflict. She subtly uses positive reinforcement and asks, 'Are we doing good sharing?' The childminder reads stories in a way that fascinates and encourages children to have an enjoyment of books and learning.

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The provision is good

Children are thoroughly engrossed by the stimulating activities the childminder provides. Children concentrate as they explore the 'potion station', and they fill and empty coloured water and infuse lavender into pretend cups of tea. Children enjoy activities that help to develop their fine motor skills. They use brushes to paint pine cones. The assistant uses a narrative and gives just the right level of support for children to experiment mixing colours. Children articulate their knowledge of colours as they comment that they have made brown. Babies become increasingly mobile as the childminder gently supports them to stand up against the water tray to develop their core strength and to promote their safety. Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress. They thoroughly enjoy the one-to-one time the childminder spends with them to support their understanding of English.

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need to do better?

n The childminder seeks feedback from parents to help her to review her provision. Furthermore, she uses good opportunities to develop her own skills. For example, she has extended her knowledge of how to respond to toddlers and babies. This includes getting down to their level to play and communicate. She demonstrates a good capacity for continuing to build on her strong early years provision to support children's learning. n Children make good progress from their starting points and develop their learning from the childminder's and her assistant's teaching. Tailored settling-in sessions mean the childminder gets to know individual children well. This helps her when she regularly observes the children to assess their development and to identify what they need to learn next. The childminder shares children's ongoing progress with any other early years settings a child may attend. This helps to provide consistency in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder quickly spots and addresses any gaps in children's learning. For example, when children's speech is not progressing as expected, the childminder intervenes and offers further support in this aspect of learning, such as helping

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13 July 2023 children to make different sounds with their mouths. This helps to close gaps in their learning and their language develops rapidly as they hold articulate conversations with visitors. n Overall, the childminder and her assistant know what they want children to learn from activities. For example, they provide children with peel away stickers to help to develop their fine motor skills. However, there are occasions when the childminder and her assistant do not always build further on children's knowledge. One example of this is when children show signs they are struggling to use scissors, the assistant does not help children to understand how to hold them correctly. n The childminder knows the children well and plans her curriculum around their interests and needs. For example, she visits the local parks and soft-play centres regularly, as some children particularly need to develop their large muscles.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a strong focus on children's personal, social and emotional development. She supports children to develop empathy and respect for others. This results in children showing incredible care and concern for their peers, such as when pre-school children spontaneously give babies a hug. The childminder actively teaches children social skills, which provide a secure foundation for their future learning. For example, when children want something another child has, the childminder encourages them to say, 'Please can I have that?' Equally, the childminder supports the other children to say, 'You can have it when I have finished with it.' n The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. Parents comment that their children's days are full of opportunities for fun and adventure. The childminder keeps parents up to date about what their children are learning and what they need to learn next. Parents value how happy their

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need to do better?

children are and say the childminder and her assistant go above and beyond to ensure their children are happy.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant know how to identify any signs and symptoms of abuse. They can quickly recognise and address any situations, where children may be at risk from harm. Furthermore, the childminder and her assistant know who to contact, and would do so without delay, if they have concerns about a child's welfare. This helps to assure that children receive appropriate help quickly. The childminder and her assistant keep their knowledge of safeguarding up to date. They access training to keep abreast of subjects, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder and her assistant hold a valid first-aid certificate. This helps to ensure they are always well prepared to deal with children's minor injuries or illness.

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should:

13 July 2023 n continuously build on and broaden children's knowledge and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468429 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10295494 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 12 Number of children on roll 32 Date of previous inspection 13 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and is located in Lincoln. She operates 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, during term time. The childminder holds qualified teacher status and works with her husband who is her assistant. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of education, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's progress. n The childminder and her assistant spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to a parent and took account of parents' written views of the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder and her assistant having completed a paediatric first-aid qualification.

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Inspection activities

13 July 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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Inspection activities

13 July 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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