Tofton, Hannah

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children quickly settle into the care of this childminder, who has a warm and nurturing approach. They are comfortable in the childminder's care. Children come for cuddles and stories with her, sitting on her knee and reading books together. This reflects the positive attachments which children have formed with the childminder. Children feel safe and secure in this homely environment. They show confidence and have a positive attitude to their learning. For example, children greet visitors and proudly show them their creations and favourite activities.

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The provision is good

Children are keen to learn and are free to choose from a wide variety of experiences that the childminder has on offer. These include lots of open-ended, natural resources that they have collected on their walks to the local woods. Children sit together and happily investigate items, such as conkers, leaves, sticks and bark. They use their senses to investigate the smells, textures and features. While children play, the childminder skilfully supports them to develop and extend their language skills. For example, she introduces new words and vocabulary, such as 'shiny', 'rough', 'smooth' and 'prickly'. The childminder connects children's learning to nature and helps children to use their imaginations and creativity. Children develop their mathematical skills. For example, the childminder encourages children to identify the different shapes, patterns, colours and sizes that they can see when they play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children very well and has high expectations of what they can achieve. She selects activities and resources that are based on each child's own interests and builds upon what each child can do. As a result, the curriculum is engaging and stimulating, and all children, including those with additional needs, make good progress in their development. n The childminder recognises that each child has different needs. She adapts the resources and her teaching approach to reflect this. The childminder places a focus on putting speech and language interventions in place for children with gaps in their communication skills. n Children behave very well. The childminder promotes a respectful and positive environment. She consistently models good behaviour. Children are encouraged to take turns and share resources and are praised at every opportunity. This supports children to develop their self-esteem and to take pride in their

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accomplishments. n Children are starting to learn about keeping themselves healthy and safe. For example, they are encouraged to sit down while eating their snack and to wash their hands after visiting the toilet. However, the childminder does not consistently help children to understand why these rules are in place and what

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6 October 2022 the effects are if children do not follow them. n The childminder supports each child's emerging physical development. For example, children have daily opportunities to spend time outdoors being physically active as they explore their local area. They spend time in the fresh air and enjoy visits to their local park, where they climb, slide, run and crawl. Children visit local woods, where they kick the falling leaves and walk on logs. Inside, children paint, draw and explore puzzles and jigsaws. As a result, children develop their coordination and balance and practise their gross- and fine-motor skills. n Overall, children learn to do some things for themselves. For example, older children select resources by themselves and after playing, they help to tidy up. They visit the toilet by themselves and wash their own hands. However, the childminder does not consistently promote their self-care skills. For example, at

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snack time, the childminder wipes and dries children's hands for them. She sets the table and cuts the fruit herself without involving the children. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They report that their children are enthusiastic to learn and look forward to attending. Parents comment on how the childminder is approachable. They are grateful for the advice and support that the childminder gives them. n The childminder uses the views of parents to help her to reflect on ways that she can improve her provision. She understands the importance of her own professional development. For example, the childminder attends training and childminding network opportunities to extend her own learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is knowledgeable about safeguarding and understands her role and responsibilities. She knows the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. The childminder understands the procedures to take if she has any concerns. She understands a range of aspects of safeguarding, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder is aware of the procedures to take regarding complaints and allegations of abuse. She undertakes regular risk assessments and has an up-to-date first-aid certificate with secure knowledge of what to do if a medical emergency occurs. The childminder has procedures in place regarding administering medicines and knows her responsibilities regarding records and paperwork.

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should:

n support children's awareness and understanding of their personal health and hygiene needs

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should:

6 October 2022 n develop children's growing independence skills by encouraging them to manage self-care tasks for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461854 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10229663 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 7 Date of previous inspection 8 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Healing, North East Lincolnshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Wednesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children. The childminder has two assistants.

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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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding and explained her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their written views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed a range of activities and interactions between the childminder and children, to help evaluate the quality of education.

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Inspection activities

6 October 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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