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 provides a welcoming environment and children are eager to attend. Children demonstrate that they feel happy during their time spent at her setting. They are relaxed in their manner, smile and are enthusiastic to join in with activities. The childminder believes that children should enjoy their learning journey. She ensures that children enjoy a fun-filled day. Children know and anticipate favourite activities and stories. They giggle, sing and move their bodies enthusiastically during interactive song and dance activities. The childminder and her well-qualified assistant have appropriately high expectations of children. They ask them to help tidy away toys and remind them to wash their hands by themselves after using the toilet. Children behave well. They play cooperatively together and take turns. Children of all ages are polite and well mannered. The childminder and her assistant provide comfort and reassurance when needed.

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The provision is good

Children trust the childminder to keep them safe.

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The provision is good

The childminder asks all parents to wait outside her property when children arrive and leave the setting. This is one way she has helped to prevent the spread of illness and infection in the setting, since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began.

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n The childminder uses accurate assessments of what children know and can do to plan activities that increase their knowledge over time. All groups of children make good progress across the prime areas of learning in relation to their starting points. Any gaps in learning close quickly. This includes children who are in receipt of funded early education. Children practise and strengthen their physical skills. They use the stimulating outdoor resources as they learn to balance, climb and kick balls. The childminder provides animated and lively story times that children enjoy immensely. They learn new vocabulary and count in sequence as they join in with stories that the childminder reads to them. n The childminder monitors children's progress to check her teaching is effective and challenging. She provides learning opportunities for children that help prepare them for their future lives in modern Britain. They deepen their

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knowledge about people who help in the community and take short trips using public transport. The childminder promotes children's social skills well. They enjoy lively group discussions about crocodiles, frogs and the weather. Children enjoy learning about cultural festivals, such as Chinese New Year. They have fun joining in with the excitement of televised football events. n Parents greatly appreciate the childminder and how she supports them to extend their children's learning at home. She shares information about their children's progress with them and provides learning packs. Parents provide feedback on

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14 July 2021 the service they receive. The childminder uses this information to help identify what she does well and what she needs to improve. She has not yet addressed plans to enhance her knowledge of helping children with communication and language needs, to support them to an even higher level. n Children develop a sense of self within the setting. For instance, they hang their belongings on designated hooks in the hallway and drink from bottles labelled with their names. Children are developing confidence and are motivated to learn. The childminder and her assistant know each child well and support their emotional well-being. They praise children's efforts and respond swiftly to their care needs. Children are able to bring a comforting toy from home and toddlers sleep peacefully in a separate room. n The childminder holds daily talks with assistants about children's development and well-being. However, she does not always provide them with regular

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supervision meetings. This means that assistants are not consistently fully supported to promote children's learning to the maximum. Nonetheless, assistant have a good overall knowledge gained from their further education qualifications. This helps contribute to a good level of competency and professional awareness.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children. She attends regular training to ensure that her knowledge of child protection issues is kept up to date. The childminder knows the potential signs of abuse and the procedures she must follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She understands what she must do if an allegation is raised against her, a member of her household or one of her assistants. The childminder identifies and minimises any potential risks to children's safety. She shares policies and procedures with parents and her assistants and conducts daily safety checks on her property before children arrive.

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should:

n enhance knowledge of how to fully support children with communication and language needs n provide more regular formal supervisions to improve the quality of support assistants give to children so that their learning is promoted to the maximum.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561345 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10127594 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 18 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 2018. 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 employs two assistants and works with a co-minder.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) 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 provider and inspector completed a learning walk together and 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 spoke to an assistant and the childminder. She checked their understanding of safeguarding issues and looked at a sample of relevant documentation, such as evidence of staff's suitability and qualifications.

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n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her leadership and management. They discussed several aspects, including the process of self- evaluation, plans for continual improvement and staff supervision.

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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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