Childminder in North Lincolnshire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has identified ways to support children who have had limited opportunities, during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, to enjoy physical exercise. She plans a curriculum that reflects her passion for outdoor play. Children learn to balance as they confidently use their large-muscle skills to ride scooters and bicycles. They demonstrate natural curiosity when they grow sunflowers, taste potatoes that they have grown and investigate spiders' webs. However, at times, the childminder is not successful in teaching her planned curriculum, due to weaknesses in the way she manages some children's behaviour. As a result, some children do not make consistently good progress in all areas of learning.

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The provision requires improvement

Babies settle quickly when they first attend and demonstrate their happiness as they smile and wave. Children are kept safe and comment that they enjoy their time spent with the childminder. They enthusiastically say that they love playing with dinosaurs and make a roaring sound with their voices. Children are busy and inquisitive when they lead their own play. However, the childminder's teaching, sometimes, lacks focus and she does not always have appropriately high expectations of children's attitudes to learning. Children do not consistently respond to the childminder's questions and discussions, and learning opportunities are, sometimes, lost.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's planned curriculum for personal, social and emotional development is not delivered consistently well and, sometimes, lacks clarity and challenge. For example, the childminder does not make it clear to children that she aims for them to look in a mirror and describe how they feel. As a result, children are not motivated to respond and prefer to play with other resources. Opportunities to strengthen and build on children's understanding of feelings and emotions are subsequently lost. n The childminder uses information gained from her assessments to plan what she aims for children to learn next. However, her planning and teaching strategies are not fully effective and gaps in some children's learning are not closing quickly. This includes those children in receipt of funded early education. For example, the childminder introduces new vocabulary through songs, reading and talking to children. However, children's listening and attention skills are not yet

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consistently promoted well and they do not consistently respond to the childminder. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to acquire some of the skills and knowledge they will need for life in modern Britain. Children learn about people that help us. They enjoy dressing up in lifeguard and firefighter costumes. Children make friends at the setting and visit nearby shops.

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22 September 2021 n The childminder responds swiftly when children need their noses wiping and when they are hungry. She reminds children to wash their hands after using the toilet but overlooks hand washing at other important times, such as after playing in the garden and before eating lunch. Children do not, therefore, benefit from consistent guidance to help them understand how to help prevent the spread of illness and infection. n Children are motivated to explore and confidently use their physical skills in the outdoor area. However, the childminder does not give consistently clear messages about the rules and boundaries when playing in her garden. For example, the childminder instructs children not to climb on the large apparatus used for older children but later allows this. The childminder does not support children to always listen to, or follow, her instructions. n The childminder is gentle in her manner and babies snuggle up to her for

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comfort. Children are happy to help the childminder prepare lunch. However, on other occasions, such as when children are asked to tidy away toys, they become angry, throw toys and cry. During these times, the childminder struggles to help children recognise and manage their own emotions. As a result of weaknesses in her understanding of behaviour management, children's emotional well-being is not consistently supported. n The childminder maintains effective relationships with parents and other relevant professionals, such as local authority advisors and teachers. She shares necessary information and helps parents to stay in touch and promote their children's learning at home. n The childminder, occasionally, works with an assistant. She provides regular and comprehensive supervision meetings and offers training opportunities where possible.

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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 demonstrates a secure understanding of child protection issues. The childminder knows the process she must follow if an allegation is made against her or her assistant. She knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder also demonstrates knowledge and awareness of broader safeguarding issues, including female genital mutilation. The childminder identifies and minimises any potential risks to children's safety through daily safety checks. She understands her responsibilities to notify Ofsted of any significant events.

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Due date

improve the way children's behaviour is managed to help children who struggle to recognise and regulate their own behaviour 22/10/2021

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Due date

improve steps taken to promote the good health of children and prevent the spread of infection, with particular regard to handwashing after playing outdoors and before eating. 22/10/2021

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should:

n improve the planning and teaching of adult-led activities so that learning aims are clear, sufficiently challenging and children are better supported to engage and extend their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560206 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10190516 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 2018 and lives in Scunthorpe. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3 and, occasionally, works with an assistant.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Parents shared their opinions via written testimonials and children shared their views of the setting with the inspector during the inspection. The inspector took account of all views and opinions when reaching final judgements. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

22 September 2021 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

22 September 2021 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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