Childminder in Lincolnshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not kept her paediatric first-aid training up to date. She has not maintained her first-aid qualification or taken enough steps to ensure that her knowledge of first aid is current. n The childminder explains how she will observe and assess what children know and can do. She intends to use this information to identify what children need to learn next. The childminder explains how she will plan activities for children and identify how to introduce challenge to their learning. n Prior to children attending, the childminder intends to offer children settling-in sessions to help them to become familiar with her and her home. If children become upset, she intends to give them cuddles, reassurance and will play alongside them. n The childminder understands about sharing information with other early years settings that children also attend. She explains how she will speak to staff and share a report showing children's progress when they are between the ages of

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two- and three-years-old. n The childminder explains how she will support children's behaviour. For example, she intends to help older children understand that they need to wait patiently for toys they want to play with. The childminder plans to have rules in place and will talk to children about these, such as how to be kind to others. n The childminder understands how to support children's communication and language skills. For instance, she intends to sing songs with children and read stories to them. n The childminder explains how she will support children to understand their feelings and emotions. For instance, she will show children their reflections in mirrors and will ask them to share with her how they are feeling. n The childminder intends to support children to understand about the benefits of healthy eating on their bodies, and how certain foods can give them energy. She intends to offer children nutritious foods. The childminder explains how she will

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help children to understand how food grows and involve children in preparing meals. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to meet the individual needs of children. For example, she explains how she will make referrals to other professionals to help to provide additional support for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder explains how she will gather and use key words in children's home languages to help support children's understanding and language skills. n The childminder intends to share information about children's care and learning with parents daily. She will make available photos for them to see, that will show activities their children enjoy. The childminder explains how she will offer ideas to parents about how they can continue their children's learning at home, such as singing songs with them.

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This provision does not meet requirements

4 March 2025 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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Due date

ensure a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification is completed and maintained. 30/04/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2697290 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10372334 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Crowland, Lincolnshire. She operates during term time, from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged nine months upwards.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she uses when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.

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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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4 March 2025 4 March 2025 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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