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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and confidently play with the childminder. They enjoy snuggles and cuddle into the childminder. This shows the strong bond between the children, childminder and assistant. Children engage with activities for a long time because they feel secure and safe. They sing 'Five speckled frogs' as they sit with the assistant. They like 'stomping around' as they respond to action songs. The childminder and assistant know what they want children to learn next. They involve parents in their children's learning and prepare children for their next stage. Parents say that the childminder 'always gives great feedback' and that 'she gives each child the attention they require and more'.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well, and they confidently ask for help. The childminder and assistant offer encouragement to children to try to peel an orange by themselves. Children thrive as they run to play outdoors in the garden. They very much enjoy riding bikes up and down the path and lift their legs to balance as the bike rolls. Children smile as they play with the fallen leaves and watch them fall from their hands. The childminder sings 'It's raining, it's pouring' as the children catch the leaves excitedly.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high aspirations for children and works well to meet their needs. She interacts well with the children, responding to their interests. For example, she sits with children in the leaves. Children focus for a long time and enjoy exploring. n The childminder shares children's learning with parents and supports them with their child's development. There is a strong partnership with parents. They feel involved in their child's experiences. Parents say, 'The childminder has been amazing at communicating with me throughout the settling-in process.' They feel pleased with their child's progression. Parents say, 'In such a short space of time I have seen such a change in development.' n Children show their independence skills. They put on their shoes, wash their hands and progress towards putting their coat on. Children get the step to reach the sink and are confident to try things for themselves.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and assistant prepare the children well for school. Children begin to recognise their name when they are developmentally ready. They enjoy finding letters on sticks and saying the letter that their name begins with. This supports their language and literacy development. n The childminder and assistant count and use mathematical language. For example, they introduce 'big' and 'small' when the children enjoy making hedgehogs out of dough. For younger children, the childminder sings nursery rhymes. The children move their bodies to the childminder singing 'Row, row

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4 October 2022 your boat'. Children learn more as they have fun with the childminder and assistant. However, opportunities to build on language and understanding are missed, such as introducing words when exploring the topic of hedgehogs, and where they live. n Children are very well behaved. They respond to instructions given and listen intently. The childminder and assistant consistently encourage good manners. When children need comfort, the childminder and assistant support them well with cuddles. This helps the children to feel safe. n Children are very happy and feel safe and secure with the childminder. Children show resilience as they focus on creating hedgehogs. When the spaghetti snaps, they say 'pop' and get another piece. Children are confident to talk about their creations. They feel comfortable with different things, saying, 'it's a camel' when using dough. n Children have big smiles as they play outside, and they choose different things

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to play with. Outdoors, the children challenge themselves to carry big trays to move mini cars to the ramps. Children enjoy climbing over statues and stretching to see in the cosy den windows. Children are thriving with their physical skills and very much enjoy being outdoors. n The childminder likes to take the children to visit the woods or the local beach to find shells. However, she has not fully explored how she can extend her curriculum and develop children's knowledge and skills to prepare them even further for their future lives. For example, the experiences children have could be widened, such as looking for wildlife and animals and learning about where they live. n The childminder is very supportive to her assistant, giving feedback during activities. The relationship is strong and they work together well. They both know what they want children to achieve and where their learning will go next.

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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 safeguard children. She is aware of local issues, such as county lines. The childminder knows the signs to look for, what to do to safeguard children and who to contact. She is knowledgeable about checking that assistants are suitable to work with children. The childminder has created a setting that is safe for the children. She regularly checks areas to ensure that they are safe for children to access, including the indoor and outdoor play spaces. Children feel very safe and secure with the childminder.

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should:

n use a wider range of strategies for children to build on their language skills

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should:

4 October 2022 n offer more opportunities for children to widen their experiences and extend their knowledge and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455295 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10229643 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 17 Date of previous inspection 8 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Grimsby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with one assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder and assistant at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the childminder.

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n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of adults working in the setting.

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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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