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

Children are warmly welcomed by the childminder and their friends as they arrive. They know their routine well. Children place personal items they have brought on a shelf to take home later. Children demonstrate wonderful behaviour. They take turns and happily share their toys. Children naturally use their manners. Older children take time to ensure younger children are included in their play. This helps children to feel safe.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from clear learning intentions. For example, the childminder uses a new book each month to explore new words and introduce exciting learning opportunities. Currently, children are reading 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. Children explore size as they talk about the tiny bean and the giant beanstalk. Children create a beanstalk with a castle on the top from bricks. They remember what treasures Jack brings down the beanstalk. As a result, all children are making good progress in their learning and development.

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The provision is good

Children develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for writing. They correctly hold pencils when drawing. Children enjoy water painting on the chalkboards. They use large and small brushstrokes as they create patterns and pictures. 'Look, that's me', a child says, pointing to her self-portrait. Children develop a good 'pincer grip' in preparation for writing.

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need to do better?

n Children's communication and language development are excellently supported. The childminder is a wonderful role model as she repeats words and recalls past learning experiences. For example, children confidently explain the life cycle of a butterfly that they learned through the 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' book. They recall watching the caterpillar eggs change to cocoons, then butterflies. Children learn and understand the meaning of a wide range of words through their play. n The childminder introduces many opportunities for children to develop their mathematical understanding. For example, children count how many bricks they have used to get to the top of the beanstalk. They explore size and shapes, counting how many edges they have before correctly positioning them on the puzzles. Children make butterflies from dough, counting out six, the same number that they successfully released. However, the childminder does not

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always understand the additional learning that may benefit children, other than that which is planned. Examples include when children are making dough, drawing their own beanstalks and chopping up their fruit. n Children are provided with a wide selection of resources and equipment to develop their physical skills. They start their day with fun movement to music. Children laugh and sing as they enthusiastically jump, stretch and dance around.

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5 July 2022 Children ride bikes and cars, pretending to form a train as they ride in a line. They run and play in the childminder's large garden. Children make good progress in their physical development. n The childminder provides healthy, nutritious snacks and lunch. Children confidently collect their own named bottles and plates. This promotes their sense of belonging in the childminder's home. The childminder and children all sit together to eat, modelling good table manners. n Children are provided with many opportunities to socialise with other children. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to ensure children can play and take turns in larger groups. They go on many adventures together. Children talk animatedly about their trips to the beach, farm and parks. As a result, children develop wonderful social skills. n The childminder continues to develop her skills and knowledge. She attends

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regular update meetings to ensure she is aware of any recent changes to early years policy and practice. The childminder attends professional development training courses to increase her understanding on subjects, such as speech and language and safeguarding children. This supports her to put in place an effective curriculum. n Parents value the care and support the childminder provides. They are kept up to date with their child's daily routines and achievements. Feedback from parents is always evaluated, with changes made, if possible. For example, the childminder has changed from a termly electronic development update to a more personal written one, which parents prefer. Ideas for home learning are shared with parents to support their child's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe in her care. She knows who to contact if she believes a child's health and well-being are jeopardised. She understands the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her or a member of her family. Daily safety checks are completed. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, children understand not to go near a broken fence panel which is cordoned off. However, this should be resolved quickly to reduce any risks to children.

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should:

n consider the additional learning that children may be able to experience, outside of planned activities n ensure any identified risks are resolved quickly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554226 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10174804 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Oldclee, Grimsby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the childminder 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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences in the setting and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about their experiences in the setting. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n A meeting was held with the childminder. This included a review of relevant documentation, including suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

5 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

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