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 and her assistant are friendly and nurturing. Children are welcomed into the safe and inviting environment and settle quickly. They build trusting relationships with the childminder and her assistant and seek out comfort when they need reassuring or a cuddle. The childminder and her assistant are responsive to children's needs. Children know to ask for their favourite toy, and they clearly communicate their needs to indicate when they are hungry or thirsty. The childminder is clear about her expectations for children's behaviour. She gives the older children gentle directions as she instructs them to tidy. She is a good role model, showing children where to tidy their toys away.

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The provision is good

Children are happy and confident as they explore their surroundings. The childminder provides a wide variety of resources that she knows the children are interested in. When children indicate they would like to draw, the childminder quickly finds the resources and supports children as they grasp pencils and make marks on paper. Children receive lots of praise from the childminder and her assistant. This promotes their self-esteem and a positive attitude to learning. Children sit and listen to a story with enthusiasm. The childminder reads a book about frogs and children remember what they have learned before, naming the animals they can see in the story.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of the children's interests and stage of development. This helps them to provide a programme of learning that is interesting and relevant. The childminder and her assistant use effective questioning techniques to find out what the children know and can do, and they build on this knowledge, helping children to progress well. n The experienced and professional childminder ensures she and her assistant keep their knowledge up to date. They attend courses and webinars to help them gain information to benefit the children. For example, the childminder is currently completing an early years professional development course, to help her to gain a deeper understanding of the theories around child development. n The childminder teaches children some mathematical concepts, for example, she provides children with pictures to help them learn to identify shapes. However,

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she does not consistently support children as they play to build and further extend their mathematical knowledge. n Parents comment that the 'engaging and caring' childminder and assistant support parenting choices and routines from home. The childminder collects information about each child before they start, so that she can support children with their individual routines and interests. Parents say that they feel well informed about what their children have learned during the day, and that the

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23 April 2024 'fabulous and friendly' childminder prepares children well for any changes that may occur in their lives. n Children learn to behave well from the gentle direction and encouragement of the childminder and her assistant. They teach and encourage children to share toys with their friends and consistently remind children to be kind. Children show that they understand rules and boundaries by responding well and listening carefully to instruction. n The childminder provides children with a rich set of experiences in the local community. Children benefit from visits to local toddler groups and activities with the local pre-school that help them to build good social relationships with others. The childminder provides children with activities that help them to learn about growth and the natural world, such as sowing seeds and harvesting vegetables they have grown. n The childminder creates a safe and secure environment for the children in her

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care. She uses daily risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home, such as using safety gates and ensuring children do not have access to unsuitable items. This means that children can play and engage in activities safely. n The childminder ensures that she gathers detailed information about children's dietary requirements when they first start. She then uses this information to plan healthy and nutritious meals for children to enjoy. The childminder teaches children about the importance of looking after their teeth. She creates activities that help children to understand about enjoying a healthy diet and the benefits of regular tooth brushing.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n continue to strengthen the support offered to help to build on children's emerging mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536702 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10338354 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 13 Date of previous inspection 17 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Heighington, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 8.45am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and for-year-old children. She has an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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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 it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to and communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out joint observations of a group activity with the

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childminder. n Parents and grandparents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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