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 and their families are warmly welcomed into this caring setting. Children are well settled, happy and sociable. They enjoy their time with the childminder, who provides them with cuddles and comfort. Children are supported to take turns in communication from an early age. For example, when the childminder responds to young children as they attempt to babble, they smile, giggle and copy her. Children are keen to explore and engage in a variety of activities that the childminder plans for them. For example, children successfully search for leaves and use these imaginatively to create a hedgehog picture. The childminder encourages and praises the children's efforts, helping to raise their self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their physical skills, for example, in the garden. Children practise their balance and coordination as they kick and chase a ball. They take turns with their friends, saying, 'It's your turn now,' and clap their hands to help celebrate each other's achievements. The childminder ignites children's sense of curiosity as they explore in the garden. Children listen closely to the sound of birds tweeting as they look high in the trees for their nest. They confidently talk about what they can see, excitedly shouting, 'I can see the nest!'

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She plans activities based on their interests, for example she supports children to develop their interest in farm animals. Although, the childminder regularly identifies what she wants children to learn next, she does not always use this information well enough when she plans experiences to support children's learning. n Overall, children's communication and language development is supported well by the childminder. For example, she introduces new words, such as 'abracadabra' and 'hocus pocus' as children play with pretend wands. However, there are times when the childminder does not use the correct pronunciation of words to help support children's developing vocabulary. For example, when she names different animals that children play with she names them piggy and birdie instead of pig and bird. n The childminder supports children to learn about the importance of cleaning

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their teeth. Children access books and activities that help them to learn how to keep their teeth clean and healthy. The childminder further supports this by offering children a range of nutritious snacks to help to promote a healthy diet. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children show that they enjoy the praise they receive from the childminder for their achievements. The childminder supports children to learn how to share and take

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25 October 2023 turns. For example, she models to children how to take turns when taking orders in the role-play café. Children are kind and considerate to each other and understand what is expected of them. n Children develop a love of books and stories, helping to develop their literacy skills. The childminder shares stories with the children. She encourages them to remember favourite stories and to talk about the characters they like in books. n Children access a variety of different experiences to help broaden their learning. The childminder provides them with daily opportunities to explore and learn about their community. For example, children visit the library to choose books that spark their interest. She takes them on train rides to help develop their knowledge of different forms of transport. n The childminder shares information with parents about their children's experiences. This helps to keep them informed about their child's day. Parents

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report positive feedback about the care their children receive from the childminder. They state that she has a home-from-home setting that is friendly and welcoming. Parents comment that they value the flexibility she offers. They say that their children are keen to attend and leave with a smile on their face. n Before children start attending, the childminder gains vital information from parents about their children. This includes finding out about children's routines and preferences, as well as any dietary requirements. This helps her to meet children's individual care and health needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her safeguarding responsibilities. She can recognise the signs that could suggest a child is at risk of harm and knows the procedure to report any concerns. This includes identifying if children are exposed to radicalisation and online dangers. The childminder knows the action to take in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a family member. The childminder supervises children appropriately and undertakes regular risk assessments of her home and garden to ensure the premises are safe for children to learn and play in.

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should:

n use children's identified next steps when planning learning experiences for them n strengthen interactions and use words correctly when speaking to children to aid their developing vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427031 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10289076 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 10 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Ruskington, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded 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 the evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and inspector conducted a learning walk together, discussing the learning intention for children and how the environment is arranged. n The childminder and inspector observed and evaluated an activity. n The inspector observed children of all ages in the setting. n Parents' and carers' views were taken into consideration. n A sample of documents was reviewed, including paediatric first-aid certificates, suitability checks, and safeguarding policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

25 October 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

25 October 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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