Childminder in Lincolnshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she builds strong relationships with children and their families. She schedules sessions for children to visit her home, so children and their families can feel safe and secure. She will collect information from families, such as what their children can do and their personal interests, to support children to engage with activities she may provide. n The childminder shows her strong understanding of child development. She describes what she would expect a child to be able to do across all ages and how she will support children's development. She explains how she uses her understanding of child development, and what she knows about children, to provide experiences and activities that cover all areas of the early years foundation stage. For example, the childminder explains she will take children to local group activities, to develop their social skills, such as turn taking.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is clear about how she will assess children to ensure she meets their individual learning needs, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. If needed, the childminder has appropriate procedures in place to ensure children and their families can gain the support they require, to ensure children's development needs are met. n The childminder talks about one of her main focuses for children's ongoing learning will be developing their personal and emotional development, including emotional language and self-regulation. She describes how she supports children to learn how they are feeling through, for example, identifying the emotion they are showing. She explains how she will describe ways to calm themselves and provide strategies for children to manage their own feelings, such as breathing techniques. n The childminder tells the inspector how she will support children's behaviour and

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how she will develop children's understanding of what is expected. She describes how she will model how to behave and show them how to use the resources. If necessary, the childminder will provide children with gentle reminders, for example, to use 'kind hands'. Additionally, to support children to learn what is expected, the childminder will use praise when children behave well. n The childminder describes how she will encourage children to build skills towards independence. For example, she will encourage children to use different tools and explain clearly how to use them, so they learn to keep themselves safe. She plans to teach children fun ways to dress themselves, such as to put their coats on, by putting their arms in the sleeves and flipping the coat over their heads. n The childminder places importance on her own professional development. She understands the positive impact ongoing training can have on her practice and

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her interactions with children. She speaks of training she has already attended, that has developed her understanding of the sequence of mathematics. She will use this understanding to integrate mathematics into her activities. For example, while children explore items that can be recycled, she plans to encourage them to notice different sizes and how much each container can hold, to learn about capacity.

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This provision meets requirements

15 October 2024 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2757657 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10349456 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 5 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Lincoln. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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15 October 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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