Childminder in Lincolnshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children have exemplary relationships with the childminder and become enthusiastic learners in her homely environment. Their happiness and development are at the core of everything the childminder does. Children develop a breadth of skills through the daily routines the childminder has in place. She reminds younger children how, and why, to clear the table and put their plates away after their lunch, rapidly increasing their independence. Children demonstrate a deep understanding of the childminder's high behavioural expectations. They are courteous and consistently use good manners. Children happily fetch a cushion for others to sit on during story time, with support from the childminder.

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The provision is outstanding

Children listen intently to the childminder reading them a story about a fruit bat. They radiate confidence, asking questions about new things in the story and sharing their suggestions with the childminder throughout. The childminder praises children for being eager to try things for themselves, such as discovering the best way to cut up different fruits for snack, like in the story. They giggle as they cut the raspberries and they go 'squishy'. The children try out the helpful prompts the childminder gives them when they try to cut a difficult fruit which is new to them, like the peach. They keep trying until they cut the fruit into pieces and share their excitement at this achievement. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and hold the knives carefully. They are curious about the stone inside the fruit and learn new knowledge and vocabulary from the childminder about this. The childminder embeds this learning further, outside, as she helps the children to

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investigate the fallen plums from a tree. Together they estimate how many plums have fallen and go to collect them to check if they were correct.

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n The childminder knows the children extremely well. She can explain in great depth their unique personalities and what they need to learn next, even children who attend infrequently. The childminder observes children throughout the day and closely monitors their progress. She quickly provides purposeful, targeted support for those children who may need it to address any potential gaps in their learning. n The childminder plans activities to expand children's interests and capture their attention. She has a clear plan of what she wants them to learn. Children become engrossed in learning and show high levels of concentration. The childminder supports children's ability to work together and share by playing football and building dens. She develops their ability to solve problems, such as how to get the string off the football and how to keep the ball in the garden. n The childminder recognises the importance of children's emotional and social

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well-being. She supports them in understanding and explaining feelings. When

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24 July 2023 children come to her for support, she teaches them the vocabulary they need to be able to solve conflicts independently and offers praise for this. Children demonstrate empathy and enjoy building close bonds with other children. n The childminder's interactions are exceptional and show a deep understanding of how children learn. She uses highly effective conversation and questioning at all times of the day to support children's speech. During lunch, children play a familiar game when they talk about the different shapes they can see, giggling as they suggest things look like ice cream. They suggest an object is the shape of a boat, which leads to a vibrant conversation. The childminder uses new vocabulary, discussing the differences between a 'hover boat' and others, and what hover means. n The childminder makes every moment a learning opportunity and is very clear and consistent in her boundaries within the environment. She helps children to

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take responsibility for healthy eating, helping them understand which items of food to eat first and why. The childminder uses a variety of ways to develop children's positive behaviour. When they suggest something is 'poo' coloured, she helps to make the conversation purposeful, asking why there was so much bird poo on a parent's car and what they might need to do to avoid this in the future. n The childminder continually evaluates what children need help with so that she can undertake relevant, high-quality and effective training. She reflects on her own practice and is proactive in adapting the environment and experiences to meet the needs of all children. She builds secure relationships with other educational providers to make sure learning is consistent and children are well prepared for the next stage in their education. n Parents and carers feel very well supported, respected and included in all

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aspects of children's care and learning. They are extremely complimentary about the childminder and the positive impact she has on children's experiences. Parents explain the childminder has made sure children are 'more than ready' for starting school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a detailed and broad knowledge of how to keep children safe. She can identify signs and symptoms that may be a cause for concern and can explain in great depth how, and where, to report this information. The childminder demonstrates a full understanding of her responsibilities, including checking the environment to ensure it is a safe place for children to play. She refreshes her safeguarding training continuously to ensure she has an up-to-date knowledge and understanding, including of issues in the local area. The childminder checks the suitability of everyone who lives at the premises and has a robust visitor procedure in place.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492601 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10293560 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 3 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 14 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Sleaford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. She provides funded early education for 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 inspector looked at, and discussed, all the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector observed and evaluated the quality of learning during play. n The childminder and inspector discussed children's learning and development, including children's interests. n Discussions took place between the childminder and inspector at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector took parents' and children's views and comments into consideration. n The inspector and childminder evaluated a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector sampled a variety of documentation, such as a first-aid certificate, policies and procedures, and evidence of the childminder's suitability.

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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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24 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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