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 happy and confident. The childminder provides a safe, warm and welcoming environment for children. She is calm and caring, and children settle well in her care. The childminder provides a good range of toys and resources. Children explore their interests with confidence as they freely choose their favourite toys. They have daily access to the outdoors in a large garden area which is also well resourced. Children are well behaved and demonstrate friendly behaviour towards each other. The childminder sensitively supports children when there are minor disagreements, for example when they want to play with the same toy. She teaches children the importance of sharing popular resources and taking turns.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and development. She accurately identifies the next steps in children's learning. Children invite the childminder to engage in their play. The childminder constantly promotes children's language development. She describes what she is doing and introduces new words to extend children's vocabulary. The childminder supports children's emotional well- being very well. She is sensitive to their needs, and reassures and nurtures them. This contributes to children's emotional security and resilience.

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need to do better?

n The childminder establishes children's starting points in learning by gathering information from parents and making precise observations. She plans activities across the seven areas of learning and includes children's interests to stimulate their curiosity. For example, the childminder extends children's interests in dinosaurs into construction and creative activities. n The childminder knows children well and accurately assesses their development. She provides a well-thought-out curriculum, which ensures that children are motivated to learn. Children are eager to ask questions to further their knowledge. n Partnerships with parents are very effective. The childminder shares information regarding their children's learning and progress using a daily diary. She highlights children's next steps in learning to enable parents to extend their learning at home. Parents write how they are confident to leave their children in

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the childminder's care. They say that they feel that their children are safe, well cared for and loved. n Children start to learn the importance of health and oral hygiene by discussing healthy foods and the importance of brushing their teeth. Children have the opportunity to practise toothbrushing using pretend teeth and toothbrushes, and enjoy stories about visits to the dentist. n The childminder provides an abundance of opportunities for children's physical development and role play in the outdoor area. For example, children use a

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28 July 2022 large wooden pirate ship, sports equipment and kitchen area. However, the childminder does not consistently provide mark-making and sensory malleable resources to help children to develop their small muscles in preparation for early writing. n Children show how they can use their imaginations as they pretend to be a chef in the kitchen. They explain what ingredients they are using and offer the childminder the menu. The childminder supports children's pretend play as she helps them to extend and elaborate their ideas and thoughts. n The childminder often takes the children on trips in the community to the local park and woodland. This develops children's understanding of the world around them. n The childminder is aware of the importance of developing children's independence to get them ready for starting nursery and school. She encourages children to help with their own clothing when toileting. However, the

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childminder does not consistently promote children's self-care skills. For instance, she does not encourage children to drink from open-top cups and wash their hands independently at snack times. n The childminder works hard to sustain the quality of her own practice. She seeks out a range of training to build on the quality of the care which she offers. The childminder makes good use of early years courses from the local authority and uses other platforms, such as childminder forums, to continue her professional development. n The childminder incorporates mathematical language, such as 'tall', 'big' and 'high', as children build objects. She helps children to recognise size. The childminder supports children's early mathematical development well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows what to do, and who to contact, if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She knows the signs that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through regular training and by following guidance from the local authority and other agencies. She understands the possible indicators that a child or family may be at risk from extremist behaviours. The childminder helps children to recognise risks in their play and when out in the local community. Children play and learn in a safe and secure environment.

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should:

n provide more mark-making opportunities to support children's muscle development and promote their early writing skills

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should:

28 July 2022 n support children's independence further, such as drinking from open-top cups and washing their own hands.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552786 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10130896 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 10 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Grimsby. She provides care all year round, between 7.30am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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 routine inspection the childminder 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 childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education and discussed the effectiveness of the childminder's teaching. n The inspector looked at relevant documents relating to the childminder's practice. n The childminder spoke to the inspector at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home and garden that children use. n The inspector read written comments from parents to obtain their views on the service that the childminder provides. n Children approached the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder completed a learning walk with the inspector and discussed the early years curriculum.

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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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Inspection activities

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