Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in this welcoming setting. They are able to choose from a wide variety of interesting resources, both inside and outside. Children readily invite adults to join them in their play. This enhances their learning as they engage in conversation about what they are doing.

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The provision is good

Children display extremely high levels of concentration. They are so engaged in using the hose to fill up a variety of water play resources, that they forget it is time for their snack. When children do want something to eat, they confidently choose their own fruit. Staff support them to cut this if needed. Children pour their own milk or water and talk about making healthy choices in their food and drinks.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is of an excellent standard. They play alongside their friends, taking turns to share resources. Children are gently reminded of the importance of using good manners as they follow the routine of the day.

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The provision is good

Prior to COVID-19, the children regularly visited a local care home as they learned about their community. Because of visiting restrictions, they have been writing to the residents and dropping off cards and gifts. The children learn about other people who live in their locality and the roles they play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants know the children extremely well. This enables them to plan and implement a curriculum based around children's interests and their identified next steps in learning. For example, a child's interest in 'Jack and the Beanstalk' is used to support children's knowledge and understanding of the world. They discuss what plants need to grow when sowing their own beans. n Children's communication and language development is a high priority. Children hear a rich variety of vocabulary and are encouraged to repeat new words and phrases. Any mispronunciation is sensitively corrected. As a result, children are becoming confident communicators, and enjoy talking about what they can do. n Although children do have opportunities to develop their mathematical vocabulary through play activities, these could be extended further. For example, the older and most-able children could be encouraged to count to

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higher numbers. More mathematical skills could be developed during routine points in the day. n Extremely strong bonds between the children and the childminder and her assistants are evident. Children engage in a hide and seek activity, giggling as an adult is unable to find what has been hidden. They snuggle on the childminder's knee to listen to a new story. These strong attachments help

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25 March 2022 children to feel secure and contribute to their emotional well-being. n The childminder provides many opportunities for children to go on outings in the local community. These include trips on public transport and visits to the farm. Children go to car boot sales and choose their own fruit and vegetables at the greengrocers. They learn about road safety and gain a greater understanding of the area in which they live. n Children show high levels of independence. They hang up their own coats and change their shoes. Adults give younger children appropriate levels of support to help them to learn new skills. Good hygiene routines are embedded, and the childminder discusses with children the importance of avoiding sugary food and of cleaning their teeth regularly. n Parents are extremely pleased with the level of care their children receive. They drop children off at the doorway, because of COVID-19 restrictions. However,

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need to do better?

they report that there is very effective communication with the childminder. Parents welcome the support she gives to help their children learn at home. They particularly like the lending library, as the children love to bring home their favourite stories. n Additional funding is used effectively to benefit the children it is allocated to. For example, newly purchased literacy resources support a child's transition to school. n The childminder supports her assistants extremely well. She ensures they have access to regular training opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills. They are a harmonious staff team, regularly meeting to discuss how they can develop the provision. This critical reflection impacts positively on the care provided to children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough knowledge and understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She knows the procedures to follow should there be an allegation about herself, one of her assistants or a member of her household. She makes sure that her assistants understand how to identify potential signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder and her assistants have attended training on the wider safeguarding agenda, such as county lines, and understand the impact this could have on children and their families. Information on keeping children safe online is shared with parents regularly.

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should:

n extend opportunities to develop children's learning in mathematics through activities linked to daily routines and more effective questioning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451342 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10221360 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 12 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Grimsby. She operates Monday to Friday throughout the year from 7.45am to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with three assistants.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. They discussed how the childminder organised different aspects of learning. 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. n Children spoke to the inspector about toys they play with when they attend the setting. n The inspector considered parents' feedback. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector considered relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff.

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Inspection activities

25 March 2022 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

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