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 excited and motivated learners. The good level of care and concern shown by the childminder supports children's love of learning effectively through play. The childminder plans fun activities around children's interests. For example, children have fun making marks in paint with vehicles. They then use their hands to feel the texture of the materials. Children enjoy singing familiar songs, and develop their creative skills as they access a range of musical instruments. Children listen intently and take turns in pulling out objects from a wooden chest during song time. When a crocodile is lifted out of the chest, children enthusiastically respond by swaying and waiting for the childminder to sing 'row, row, row your boat'. The childminder uses every opportunity to help develop children's mathematical skills. For example, children count as they put the items from singing time back in the chest. Older children recognise written numbers that the

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The provision is good

Children spend time outdoors and investigate the world around them. For instance, they have opportunities to explore sand and water. Children demonstrate curiosity as they play with small water fountains.. They develop balancing skills on equipment and have space to run around freely. These opportunities help to develop children's physical development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder skilfully supports young children's language development. She responds to what children do and say and speaks slowly and clearly. For example, the childminder gives detailed instructions as children learn how to squeeze paint out of bottles. She introduces new words and repeats words back to them, such as 'shake' and 'squeeze'. Children enjoy stories and develop confidence in speaking and language skills. n Children settle easily into the childminder's care. The childminder gathers information from parents and spends time getting to know the children. This supports children's emotional security effectively from the start. Parents describe the childminder as trustworthy and professional, and comment that they see her and her husband as 'family'. However, at times, her relationships with parents focus mostly on meeting children's care needs, rather than supporting parents to extend their children's learning at home.

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n Children take part in a varied range of festivals throughout the year, which helps them to recognise and value differences in themselves and others. For example, the childminder plans activities to help children to learn about Chinese New Year and Diwali. n Children learn some new skills to develop their independence. For instance, the childminder waits patiently while the children take their time to take off their

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10 August 2022 shoes when they move indoors. However, the indoor environment does not fully support children's choice and independence, because some resources and activities are not easily accessible. n The childminder updates her knowledge by sharing information with other professionals. She prepares for upcoming changes by reading new materials and considers how she can improve her practice. The childminder gathers parents' views through discussions to help her to successfully evaluate her provision. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. Children are provided with a good range of healthy snacks and plenty of outdoor play. Children enjoy experiences, such as visits to the local beach and miniature railway. They learn how some foods, such as cabbage and salad leaves, grow when they visit the childminder's allotment. n Children's next steps for learning are clearly identified and planned for effectively. The childminder ensures that any gaps are identified early and

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appropriate interventions planned. Children are well prepared for their next steps in learning and their move on to nursery or school. n Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and she encourages children to be polite and kind to others. The childminder praises children throughout activities to help them take pride in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has very good knowledge about child protection matters. She is aware of who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder updates her knowledge about wider safeguarding concerns, such as 'Prevent' duty, to help her protect children. She ensures that children's safety and well-being is at the heart of everything she does. Risk assessments support her practice in maintaining a safe and secure environment for children, both inside and outside the home. She holds a childcare qualification and has kept up to date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. This contributes towards keeping children safe.

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should:

n work more closely with parents to share ideas to promote children's learning at home n arrange the indoor environment more effectively, so that children can make independent choices without having to ask or be supervised when reaching for objects.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY100272 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10073011 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 5 Date of previous inspection 8 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She can provide 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement. n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.

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Inspection activities

10 August 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

10 August 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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