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 creates a warm and friendly home-from-home environment for children. She takes time to get to know children and their families well. Children form close bonds with her. As a result, children feel very comfortable and happy in her care. The childminder encourages children to develop independence and to use good manners. Children choose toys freely and tidy away toys when they have finished playing with them.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model. She has a very calm manner and talks to children in a quiet and friendly tone of voice, supporting their emotional well-being. Minor disputes over toys are quickly resolved, as the childminder is clear and consistent in her approach with gentle reminders to children about taking turns and sharing. Children are developing skills to manage their own feelings and behaviour. For example, they discuss who's turn it is to go first and children respond positively to these boundaries. Children make good relationships and are kind to each other.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy playing outside where they have opportunities to be active and enjoy the fresh air. They develop strong physical skills as they move freely around the childminders' garden and choose resources that interest them. Children thoroughly enjoy playing football.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy spending time with their friends and the childminder. Children become deeply engaged in their role play. They tell the childminder they are going to the woods. Children use the mud kitchen equipment to make pretend drinks. The childminder actively joins in with children's play to enhance their learning. She questions children to help extend their thinking and provides ideas to develop their self-chosen play. n Older children enjoy a variety of activities and display increasing concentration and mathematical skill as they compare the weight of objects while playing in the garden. Overall, the childminder follows children's changing interests. However, sometimes when planning more adult-focused activities, the childminder does not fully consider all children's learning needs. Younger children are less engaged. The childminder does not always recognise why this is happening and does not act swiftly to re-engage children in age-appropriate

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need to do better?

learning. n The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents. She provides them with regular updates about their child's day and shares how well they are progressing. Parents are happy with the home-from-home feel that the childminder creates. They particularly like how the childminder takes children on

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need to do better?

12 July 2024 regular trips to introduce them to new experiences and learn new skills. The childminder also establishes effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. There is a successful two-way flow of information that helps to ensure children's individual needs are consistently identified and addressed. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. Hand hygiene is embedded into the daily routine. Children wash their hands before eating and after they carry out personal care routines. They have easy access to fresh drinking water and regular outdoor play. This helps children to build healthy habits and supports their long-term well-being. n The childminder completes mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, to ensure her knowledge of these important aspects of her work remains up to date. However, the childminder does not regularly engage in professional development opportunities to refresh her knowledge and

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need to do better?

understanding of learning and development in the early years. This means there is a risk that the quality of education children receive might dip over time.

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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 identify and respond swiftly when children show less engagement in their activities n engage in professional development to sustain the quality of education provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231202 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10337214 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 20 Date of previous inspection 16 August 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Louth. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has 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 around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed a range of play activities in the childminder's home and garden. She considered, with the childminder, the impact of teaching on children's learning and development and discussed children's progress. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the outcomes. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including evidence of suitability checks and paediatric first-aid certificate. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector through written testimonials.

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Inspection activities

12 July 2024 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

12 July 2024 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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