Childminder, Out-of school day care in Lincolnshire

This provision meets requirements

Children arrive at the childminder's warm and welcoming home after the school day and quickly settle into the familiar routines. They confidently chat with the childminder and visitors about their day and choose what they would like to play with. Children design and build their own creations from construction blocks. They make a prison and a house. Children engage in imaginative play, each taking on the different roles of prison officer and policeman. They relate their play to real life and chat about their parents' jobs. Children show enjoyment in what they are doing as they smile and laugh with one another and the childminder.

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This provision meets requirements

Children's behaviour is excellent. They speak to one another and the childminder respectfully and use good manners. The childminder is a good role model for positive behaviour. She explains her high expectations for behaviour to the children and praises them regularly. Children are considerate of one another. Older children show care for younger children. They offer help to butter their toast without any prompt from the childminder. Children's kindness is praised highly by the childminder, who ensures she tells parents when they collect, so they can also offer praise. The childminder has formed close bonds with all the children she cares for. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-esteem.

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n The childminder works in close partnership with parents and carers. She gets to know children and their families well, so she can meet each child's needs. The childminder has developed a close relationship with the school her minded children attend. She shares information between school and home to help support children's development and well-being. n Children enjoy playing with the play dough they previously made with the childminder. They explain how they made the play dough and the ingredients they used. Children explain how they added herbs and cinnamon to make it smell different. They use cutters to make various shapes and create their own models. Children use their imagination to create 'cookies, cakes' and 'axolotls'. They talk about their favourite creatures and explain they have read about them in books. Children chat about what careers they would like when they grow up and share their favourite songs. Children ensure not to leave anyone out of their

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discussions and listen to one another as they share their views. n The childminder is mindful that the time the children spend with her is time before and after a school day. She allows children to choose how to spend their time. Children play with toys, engage in activities the childminder has planned, or spend time relaxing. The childminder reads with children and helps them to complete activities, such as making invitations for a party.

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20 September 2023 n Children's good health is promoted. The childminder provides children with a healthy snack after school. Children enjoy choosing which fruits and vegetables they would like to eat alongside their toast and crumpets. They wash their hands before eating, confidently explaining that they use a clean flannel each time, demonstrating good hygiene practice. n The childminder supports children's physical development. She regularly takes children to the local park, often on the way home from school. Children say they enjoy going to the park to play on the large equipment. They also talk about how they enjoy playing in the childminder's garden. Children say they play on the trampoline and can take any of the toys outside. They benefit from being outside in the fresh air. n The childminder accesses training in paediatric first aid and safeguarding. She would like to undertake a formal childcare qualification to support her

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continuous professional development. The childminder is currently researching opportunities to enable her to do this. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They say their children enjoy attending and have very positive relationships with the childminder. Recently, the childminder was undecided on whether to continue in her childminding role or look for alternative employment. Parents comment that they were so happy when the childminder decided to continue as they would have been devastated to lose her.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear on her safeguarding responsibilities. She knows who to contact if she has child protection concerns about any of the children she cares for. The childminder completes training to keep her safeguarding knowledge refreshed. She ensures her home is free from hazards and supervises children closely to ensure their safety. The childminder explains her rules and expectations clearly to children, so they understand and can take some responsibility for their own safety. For example, when children are on the school run, the childminder talks about road safety and walking sensibly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395613 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10309688 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 11 Date of previous inspection 3 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Lincoln. She operates from 7.30am until 8.45am and from 3.20pm until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during school term time only.

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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 Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

20 September 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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20 September 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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