Childminder in North Lincolnshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely safe, happy and enjoy their play immensely. They flourish in this exceptional home-from-home, nurturing and educational setting. Children have excellent opportunities to play imaginatively. Outdoors, they put on their grass skirt and wiggle their bottoms as they dance. Children sit on the sun beds and look at books. They put on their sun hat, go to the 'beach' and explore the feel of sand. Children go indoors to make ice creams with chocolate flakes and sprinkles. They develop excellent communication skills and learn new vocabulary as they play. The childminder and her assistant have high expectations for children's learning.

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The provision is outstanding

Children develop their confidence and social skills. Those who struggle with self- control learn to have patience and respect for their peers and adults. Children show very positive attitudes to their play and learning. Their behaviour is excellent.

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The provision is outstanding

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder continued to show her dedication to children's learning. She delivered activity packs to children to continue to support their early language development at home. The childminder and her assistant also kept in constant contact with children and parents. This was achieved through social media groups, online video chats and safe home visits, when possible. This helped the childminder and her assistant to check on the whole family's welfare and ensure a smooth transition back into the setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant have an excellent knowledge of what children already know and can do. They understand how to support children to move on to the next stage of their development. The childminder and her assistant are skilled at responding to children's individual interests and needs as they happen. Children make excellent progress from their starting points. n Children benefit greatly from an extremely well-organised environment, where they can move freely between indoors and outdoors. The childminder and her assistant set up special role-play areas in relation to children's interests. This highly supports children's child-initiated play, decision-making skills, and their ability to extend their own ideas. n The childminder supports children's early language and literacy development incredibly well. Children find their wooden name tag and hang this on the 'tree' to self-register. Older children find letters from their name and place them in the

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right order. Young children dress up in a 'Gruffalo' costume. They roar and remember how the 'Gruffalo' has 'purple spikes all over his back'. Children become confident and skilled communicators before they start school. n The childminder gives children a rich set of experiences, that promote their understanding of equality and diversity. She does this in an age-appropriate way

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4 July 2022 that helps children to understand their differences to others. For example, children learn about different family structures and what it means to be transgender. The childminder prepares children exceptionally well for life in modern Britain. n Children have daily opportunities to explore their local community. They visit the local library, museum, parks and go to the shops to buy items for their snack. Children call out the name of the neighbours to say hello on their daily walks. They know the postman and some shop owners. Children have excellent opportunities to learn about their community and people that help them. n The childminder prepares children well for their move on to school. She takes children to the annual sports day. Children know the name of their new teacher and meet them in advance of starting school. They look at photos of the school environment and understand that they will carry items, such as a book bag, to

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school. n The childminder has excellent working partnerships with parents, teachers, and other professionals. Teachers write how the childminder always provides accurate assessments of children's learning. They explain how this information is always passed on before children start school to support their continuity of learning. Parents write that the childcare is 'excellent'. They note how they have seen a huge improvement in their child's behaviour and language ability since being in the childminder's care. n The childminder is dedicated and passionate about her role. She and her assistant complete regular training to keep their knowledge up to date. The childminder and her assistant reflect on their practice. Children continually benefit from fresh ideas and high-quality education that inspire their learning. The childminder uses additional funding well to give children experiences that they may not have at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have an excellent knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. They have a secure understanding of other safeguarding issues, such as domestic abuse, mental health issues and substance misuse. The childminder and her assistant work collaboratively with other agencies. They use professional curiosity and respect confidentiality in their role to keep children safe from harm. The childminder and her assistant teach children the correct name for their body parts and how to speak up if they do not feel safe. They help children to develop their emotional literacy. The childminder and her assistant provide support to the whole family exceptionally well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431204 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10117523 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 24 Date of previous inspection 2 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Scunthorpe. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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 to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. 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 Parents and other professionals shared their views of the childminder with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

4 July 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

4 July 2022 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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