Childminder in North East 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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The well-qualified childminder is committed to providing children with a nurturing and homely learning environment. She ensures that children are supervised well at all times and meets their individual care needs with sensitivity. The childminder places strong emphasis on promoting children's enjoyment and happiness. She has appropriately high expectations of their behaviour and learning, and provides a positive and consistent example to them. Children demonstrate through their affectionate personalities that they feel safe and happy during their time spent with the childminder. They choose from a selection of resources that reflect their interests and confidently explore the childminder's home. Children are tolerant of each other, and the childminder encourages them to make friends and interact together. She uses praise as one strategy to help children feel valued and to promote their self-worth. The childminder helps motivate children's learning by

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The provision is good

incorporating their interests into planned activities. Children enjoy expressing themselves as they sing their favourite nursery rhymes. They play an electronic keyboard and enthusiastically sway their bodies to the beat of the music. The childminder and her assistant support children's communication and language skills well. They provide explanations and ask questions that encourage children to think and use their imaginations.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant skilfully extend children's communication skills as they begin to develop complex sentences. They take part in children's imaginary play as they hold conversations with them using toy telephones. The childminder helps extend children's growing vocabulary as she builds on their ideas with rich descriptions and suggestions. Children are self-motivated and confident communicators. n The childminder has made significant improvements since her previous inspection. She is aware of her statutory responsibilities, such as when to notify Ofsted of significant events. She has ensured that her assistants are well supervised and insured to transport children to and from school. The childminder works effectively in partnership with others. She exchanges information with parents and keeps them informed about their children's progress. The childminder works with other relevant professionals when required. This helps to

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support children's learning and care. Parents comment that they are happy with the childminder's service. They state that she is approachable and they feel confident in leaving their children in her care. n The childminder swiftly addresses all children's personal care needs, such as wiping children's noses and offering them drinks. Parents generally provide lunch and snacks for children. However, the childminder provides a healthy breakfast or extra fruit if required. The childminder provides daily opportunities for

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need to do better?

9 October 2019 children to benefit from fresh air and physical exercise. They enjoy regular outings to the local woods and nature walks. Children form close and affectionate bonds with the childminder. They benefit from warm interactions and consistent boundaries which help support their emotional well-being. Over time, children learn to recognise and manage their own emotions. n Children demonstrate charming and endearing personalities. They are inquisitive and enthusiastic to explore and investigate. Children display empathy and affection towards each other. Older children show tenderness when they gently stroke the heads of younger children. n The childminder considers the previous learning experiences that children have encountered when they first attend. She plans opportunities for them to broaden their knowledge, understanding and skills in preparation for their future life successes. n The childminder completes all mandatory training. She holds a current paediatric

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first-aid certificate, along with her two assistants. The childminder and her assistants complete refresher training to help update their knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. n The childminder does not always provide high levels of support and challenge across all areas of learning. This means that the impact of her teaching is not always maximised. As a result, children's learning is not consistently supported at the highest possible level. n On occasions, children are distracted by background noise from the television. As a result, they sometimes lose concentration and do not benefit fully from all learning experiences.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her responsibilities associated with safeguarding children's welfare. She and her assistants know the procedure they must follow in the event that they have concerns about a child's safety and well-being. The childminder knows who she must notify in the event that an allegation is made against her or anyone who lives or works on the premises. She ensures that children learn how to help keep themselves and others safe. Older children are taught to tidy away toys to prevent trips and falls, and toddlers are reminded not to climb on furniture.

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should:

n provide consistently high levels of support across all areas of learning to help maximise the impact of teaching and support children's learning at the highest level

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should:

9 October 2019 n minimise unnecessary background noise for children who are easily distracted, paying particular regard to the television.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231499 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10103506 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 15 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. On occasions, the childminder works with assistants. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder took the inspector on a tour of all areas of the premises used for childminding purposes. She explained how she organises her resources and the reasons for her planned curriculum. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises. She also looked at a sample of policies and procedures. n Children happily interacted with the childminder at various times throughout the inspection. The inspector considered their attitudes and demeanour when determining what it is like for a child to attend the setting. n Parents provided feedback about the childminder's service via discussions and also written testimonials. The inspector took their thoughts and opinions into account when evaluating the childminder's provision. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and her plans for improvement. She also held talks with the childminder's assistant about

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her training and supervision. n The inspector evaluated an adult-led activity and discussed with the childminder the impact of her teaching on children's learning.

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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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Inspection activities

9 October 2019 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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