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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are happy. They show that they feel comfortable in the childminder's home by exploring the environment with confidence and curiosity. Children are familiar with the routines the childminder and her assistant use to structure the day. Older children independently wash their hands before mealtimes, with minimal prompts needed. Younger children learn how to take care of their bodies as they copy their older peers. The childminder uses mealtimes to support children's social development. Children sit together and use their developing communication and language skills to chat and sing with friends. Most-able children demonstrate their kind and caring manners as they help others to open food packaging. The childminder and her assistant make sure children are safe while they eat. They remind children to remain seated and remain close by to supervise them.

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The provision is good

Children are physically active. They confidently use apparatus in the garden. Children swing at various heights and climb a rope ladder. They know their limitations and ask the childminder for help when needed. Children run and laugh while they play hide and seek. They test their spatial awareness as they negotiate their bodies into small spaces. The childminder uses mathematical language about size to help children work out if they will be seen and whether they have chosen the best hiding place.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has met the actions set at her last inspection. Both she and her assistant can provide evidence of their first-aid qualifications. The childminder has strengthened systems for administering medication, which includes obtaining written consent from parents. n The childminder supports children to build on their skills and knowledge, so they embed learning and succeed at activities. For example, children develop their finger dexterity by playing with play dough. They practise pattern matching by playing simple card games. This helps them develop the skills needed to complete jigsaw puzzles, where they can use their controlled hand movements and problem-solving skills. n The childminder offers a flexible settling-in procedure, so that the needs of individual children are met when they first start. Through this, secure bonds between the childminder and children develop. The childminder uses the

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information parents share to ease children's transition into her care, such as providing activities they enjoy. As a result, new children settle quickly. n The childminder and her assistant regularly read to the children. When children spontaneously self-select a book, they are quick to engage children through storytelling. Children copy the sounds they hear and act out what is happening in the story. Children are familiar with books. The childminder is supporting their

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17 August 2023 literacy development well. n The childminder knows the children and their families well. She plans activities to support children's sense of belonging. For example, children associate themselves with a small-world farm activity, linking their play with where they live. The childminder names the toy sheep after one child's pet. This helps children to feel valued and important. n The childminder and her assistant plan age-appropriate activities. They consider how to differentiate activities to meet the learning needs of all children. However, they sometimes focus their teaching more on older children. Therefore, younger children are less engaged in meaningful learning compared to their older peers. n The childminder uses effective strategies to encourage children's good behaviour. She praises children when they are kind to their friends. When children have minor disagreements, the childminder helps them to resolve their

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difficulties amicably. She reminds children to use their 'kind hands' and supports their developing sharing skills. n The childminder follows robust recruitment procedures to make sure assistants are suitable to fulfil their role. She has devised an appropriate induction plan for new assistants. However, the impact of this induction plan and ongoing performance management systems is yet to be seen. New assistants sometimes lack confidence and are reserved when interacting with groups of children. n Parents are happy with the care offered by the childminder. The childminder uses an online communication system to share care and learning information with them. Parents confirm their children have made progress while attending the setting. They explain that older siblings have been ready for school after leaving the childminder's care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant each hold a current and relevant paediatric first- aid qualification, which means they can respond appropriately to minor medical emergencies. The childminder completes the necessary paperwork and gains parental consent to ensure children are appropriately safeguarded. For example, the childminder maintains a daily register of children's attendance and obtains written permission to administer medication. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection matters. This includes reporting procedures if they are concerned about a child or each other's conduct. The childminder uses effective risk assessment processes to identify and address hazards. She ensures the premises are secure.

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should:

17 August 2023 n strengthen the support for new assistants through implementing effective performance management systems, to build their confidence and develop their teaching practice n adapt teaching methods for younger children to sustain their involvement in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488561 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10284540 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 21 Date of previous inspection 10 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Eagle, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round, from 7.45am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children. The childminder is qualified to level 7 and holds a relevant level 3 qualification. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector talked to the childminder's assistant at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of her views. 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 The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to one parent during the inspection, read several parents' written reviews, and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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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