Childminder in North 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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children arrive happily. They settle quickly and soon find something that interests them. They confidently explore the wealth of play opportunities until they find their favourite activity. The childminder is vigilant in keeping children engaged with useful activities. This helps them to make consistently good progress.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the positive relationships with the childminder. They readily engage her in their play. They lift their arms up for a cuddle out of sheer joy when they have thrown and successfully caught the ball. They snuggle contentedly for a story until they are ready for a nap. Because children feel safe and secure with the childminder, they are settled and behave very well.

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The provision is good

The childminder is proud of her work with the children. She researches topics or seeks out training to offer the best service she can. Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the childminder's work. They are particularly grateful of her dedication in working with other agencies and settings. This means that children who need extra support begin to catch up quickly with their peers.

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need to do better?

n Through detailed observation of children at play, the childminder gets to know them well. She provides activities that meet children's individual interests and learning needs. For example, when a child is a little shy, the childminder plans more opportunities for social contact with others. n The childminder is very insightful into children's play and how they are learning. She identifies when their individual learning styles are helping them to concentrate. For example, she notices when they are enjoying the sensation of the sand as it pours and trickles. She also notices when they enjoy patterns. At times, children focus calmly on their play. At other times, they are more distracted and flit from activity to activity. The childminder has not fully considered what helps children to concentrate or what perhaps distracts them from their play. n The childminder develops close partnerships with parents. They discuss every

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detail of the child's care, interests and development. This means that when a child has enjoyed washing up at home, the childminder can provide interesting water play. Children concentrate for prolonged periods at the water tray. They have fun washing the pots and pans. The childminder skilfully extends their play by suggesting they bath the dolls. n The childminder uses songs and rhymes to promote children's early language development at every opportunity. For example, she sings 'wash those dirty hands' as they get ready for lunch. They copy the actions and the words. Some children sing spontaneously as they play. The childminder speaks clearly and

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6 July 2022 repeats key words within a sentence. This helps young children to repeat single words or put more words together. The childminder also uses her recent training effectively to promote children's communication skills. Children are becoming confident communicators. n Children learn to love books. The childminder skilfully uses props to bring fiction and non-fiction books to life. For example, children are motivated to hold the animals as the childminder reads 'dear zoo'. They also observe their faces closely in the mirror as the childminder shares a book about emotions. Regular visits to the local library further support children's learning and enjoyment. n Young children learn to behave very well. The childminder deals with minor upsets with great care and patience. She successfully helps them to share and take turns. They are learning to be kind to each other. Children are beginning to show considerable empathy. For example, they repeat 'kind hands' as they

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gently stroke someone they have accidently bumped. n Children love being active out in the fresh air. There is a wealth of activities for them to choose from in the childminder's garden. They develop their strength and coordination as they run around the large garden. They throw and catch a ball with increasing skill. Children enjoy playing with the sand and water. They learn to draw circles and lines with the chalk on the board.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her important training, such as child protection and paediatric first aid, up to date. She makes sure that her assistant keeps their training updated too, should their help be needed. She is very aware of the local authority's role in protecting children and supporting their families. The childminder is alert to all signs that might suggest that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder focuses on young children's behaviour. She knows that their settled behaviour will promote their safety at the childminding setting and when they are out and about.

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should:

n consider even more deeply how children's concentration and focus can be further improved.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560206 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10209543 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 14 Date of previous inspection 22 September 2021

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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 sometimes provides funded early education for eligible two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. Occasionally, the childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed children taking part in a range of activities indoors and outside. n The inspector observed the quality of care and teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning, development and welfare. n Discussions were held with the childminder about how she organises the provision and about her intentions for children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents required for the safe and effective management of the provision. This included training certificates, evidence of suitability checks and information about the children. n The inspector spoke to parents, read their written testimonials and took account of their views.

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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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6 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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