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 eagerly arrive and are greeted warmly by the childminder who knows the children exceptionally well. Children form strong attachments to the childminder. They confidently explore the learning environment, that is superbly resourced. Children are visibly proud when they are praised for their achievements. For example, children have big smiles on their faces when the childminder thanks them for tidying up. This helps children to feel safe and secure.

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The provision is outstanding

Children understand the importance of sun safety. For example, they know they must wear a hat when playing outside. They reapply sunscreen to ensure they do not burn and take comfort in the cooled room while they have an ice lolly. Children take part in lots of water activities due to the extreme heat. For example, children count the boats in the long water tray. They excitedly watch and wait while the childminder blows up a new sprinkler pool. Children happily run in and out of the sprinklers as they collect the ducks. Children use a variety of metal utensils in a water tray under the gazebo. They pour and sieve the water into cups and bowls, exploring 'more' and 'less' as they fill the jugs and transfer the water. Children keep cool and have fun while developing mathematical skills and knowledge.

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n The learning environment is exceptional. Activities are carefully created with the interests and learning needs of each child attending. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the patterns in young children's play. She provides lots of opportunities to support these. For example, a large postbox is available for children to post small items. Additional resources, such as shopping trolleys, baskets and a variety of bags are provided for children to transport resources around with them. Children's individual learning styles are promoted to ensure they make the best possible progress. n The childminder ensures she understands the unique needs of each child to build on what they know and can do. For example, when children show a fear of spiders, the childminder introduces lots of fun activities to learn about spiders. Children create their own spiders with dough, using sticks as legs. Children recall

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finding spiders on their web catching flies. Children make exceptional progress in their learning and development, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder's interactions with the children are of a very high standard. This enables them to make excellent progress in their communication and language skills. For example, when supporting children to understand other children's feelings she role plays using a vet's clinic. They talk about what the animals need and how to make them feel better. n The childminder is passionate about introducing mathematics and skilfully

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18 July 2022 weaves this into most activities. For example, children count out how many sticks they need for the dough spiders. They say when the containers are 'full' or 'empty'. Children match numbers to how many minibeasts are on a table. Children make strong progress in their mathematical learning. n The childminder is an excellent role model. She clearly and consistently embeds boundaries with the children. When some children struggle with understanding boundaries, the childminder is close by to help them gain a greater understanding of what is expected of them. Children are very caring towards each other. For example, when a younger child slips, older children quickly move to help. Children are developing their social skills from an early age. n The childminder attends a variety of professional development courses. She seeks out new and innovative ways to enhance children's learning experiences.

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For example, she is currently developing her knowledge on a Danish nurturing approach to support children's emotional security. This ensures she can provide the best possible outcomes for children. n Parents speak exceptionally highly of the childminder. They describe the childminder as very supportive, and that they have confidence that their children are safe in her care. Information sharing is excellent; starting from the initial home visits to the regular developmental updates. Ideas to extend children's learning at home are shared with parents.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to keep children safe. Through safeguarding training, she expertly recognises signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is diligent at keeping the required records and knows the importance of doing so to keep children safe. The childminder ensures her training is updated regularly. She has an excellent understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the risks to children who are exposed to extreme views or views. The environment is very well maintained and secure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493519 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10117572 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 27 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Crowle, near Scunthorpe. She operates all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with her mother, who is also a childminder. The childminder provides early education funding 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

18 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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18 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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