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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder welcomes children to a bright and homely environment when they arrive. Her aim is to give children opportunities to make their own choices and to follow their chosen interests. This is one of the strategies used by the childminder to help motivate and enthuse children as they learn and explore. Children smile with obvious happiness as they play and interact with adults and each other. They are relaxed in their manner and demonstrate they trust the childminder and feel safe during their time spent at the setting. The childminder has appropriately high expectations of children. She reminds them to use their manners and encourages them to share craft materials. Children play well together and form charming friendships with each other as they play imaginary games. They are polite, behave well and follow instructions.

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The provision is good

The childminder gives children time and space as they ease into the routines and expectations of the setting. This approach helped support children's emotional well- being when they returned following a long period of absence during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The childminder allows children to bring comforting objects from home, and young children sleep peacefully in a separate room.

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need to do better?

n The well-qualified childminder builds on children's existing knowledge across the prime areas of learning. She uses careful monitoring to ensure that her teaching is effective and challenging, overall. The childminder uses information from assessment to make plans that target any gaps in children's learning. All groups of children make good progress compared to their starting points on entry, including those who are in receipt of funded early education. n Children use their imagination as they play. They choose small coloured sticks to represent candles during a craft activity. They practise their small-muscle skills as they confidently mould modelling dough into their desired shape. n The childminder talks to children about previous learning activities and encourages them to use their words in conversation. However, occasionally she does not give children enough time to think about and respond to her questions.

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This means small opportunities are missed to promote children's communication and language skills to an even higher level. That said, the childminder provides learning activities and resources that help to introduce new vocabulary. Children access low-level books and small-world toys. They talk to the childminder about their lives, families and the activities they enjoy. n The childminder helps prepare children for their future lives. They develop an awareness of concepts beyond their immediate experience. Children explore nearby woodland and parks where they practise their running and walking skills. They learn about people in the community. Children take part in fire drills within

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14 July 2021 the setting and play together with a toy fire truck. n All children's behaviour is good and they are self-motivated. They respond well to the positive examples demonstrated by the childminder. Children know to wash their hands after using the toilet and help to tidy up toys when asked. n All children enjoy a daily group story-time activity and recite the words to the stories with enthusiasm. However, the childminder routinely takes some children away from this activity to change their nappies. This means that some children miss part of a valuable and enjoyable learning experience. n Children have opportunities to refine and strengthen their large-muscle skills through physical activity in the outdoor play area. They use swings, bicycles and balls as they learn about concepts such as push and pull, balance and the effect of gravity. The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being. She uses

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praise and encouragement to help children feel proud of themselves. Children learn to care for the environment, themselves and each other. They sit cooperatively together during mealtimes and eat healthy foods and snacks. n The childminder works effectively with parents, who speak highly of her. She provides learning packs to help parents extend their children's learning at home. She also shares important information with nearby schools when required. Her continual professional development, qualifications and experience contribute to the sensitive and knowledgeable teaching methods she uses to support children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that she attends regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge current. She has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. The childminder knows the process she must follow if an allegation is made against her. She knows who to inform if she has concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder also demonstrates knowledge and awareness of wider safeguarding issues, including county lines and female genital mutilation. The childminder identifies and minimises any potential risks to children's safety through daily safety checks.

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should:

n give children more time to formulate answers and respond when asking them questions that encourage them to think n consider the timing of tasks, such as routine nappy changing, so that children do not miss out on valuable learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2562977 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10201912 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 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. Her opening hours are 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works with a co-childminder and holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. The childminder explained what knowledge and skills she plans for children to learn and how she supports them. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and discussed with the childminder the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector took account of parents' views expressed through discussions and written feedback. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of safeguarding issues and looked at a sample of relevant documents, such as evidence of suitability and qualifications. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her leadership and

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management. They discussed several aspects, including the process of self- evaluation and plans for continual improvement.

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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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