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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children thrive in the dedicated care of the childminder and her assistant. They are embraced within a caring and nurturing environment that supports their developmental needs. Younger children learn to share and take turns. The childminder is quick to support children when they do not yet understand this. She models lovely manners and encourages children to copy these. This helps children to feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Children are inquisitive as they explore the outdoor environment. For example, they find frozen water in a bucket. They remove the ice and examine the frozen leaves inside. Children follow the patterns of the frosted spider webs. They help to put up a bird house to protect the birds from the cold. Children learn to understand the natural world around them.

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The provision is good

From a young age, children begin to develop their independence skills. For example, they select the resources which they want to play with. Children are confident to say if they do not want to join in with an activity. They wash their hands before eating and after going to the toilet. Children independently use cutlery when eating and drink from an open cup. They put on their coats and boots with help from the childminder. Children learn to be independent.

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need to do better?

n Since the childminder's previous inspection, the childminder and her assistant have undertaken a wide variety of training to ensure that their skills and knowledge are up to date. For example, they have attended training on developing their curriculum. The childminder is now clear about what she wants to teach children and has started to implement this in her practice. However, she has not yet explored how this will build on what children of all ages already know and can do, to ensure they make more progress in their learning. n Children are encouraged to develop a love of stories and songs. They are given a choice of two books for the childminder to read to them. Children make themselves comfortable as they prepare for their story. They listen and point out the robins in the book. Children repeat words after the childminder and recall their previous learning when they say the robin has a 'red breast'. When children

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prefer to count the robins in the story, the childminder changes the focus of the story to encourage children's observational and counting skills. Children make good progress with their communication and language development. n Children learn to recognise the letters of the alphabet. For example, when the post person arrives, the childminder hands each child a letter. Children look for the letter that starts their name. Children look at pictures which they have drawn, pointing out the letter that the name starts with and recognising who the

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13 December 2022 pictures belong to. Children understand that letters form words. n Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they help to wipe the frost from the slide. Children navigate the steps and slide down. They throw balls, with increasing difficulty, into the multiple holes in a frame. Children climb onto the chairs in the kitchen for lunch. Children make good progress in their physical development. n The childminder provides opportunities for the children to explore their local area. For example, children visit the local garden centre, where they enjoy watching the fish. The childminder takes children on trips, which provide a wealth of learning opportunities and fun for children, such as to the beach. As a result, children learn about the world around them. n The childminder supports and encourages her assistant to continue with her professional development. She offers regular discussions on her well-being to

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ensure that she is happy and confident in her work. Safeguarding and development discussions enable any concerns to be identified early and acted upon. n Parents work well with the childminder. Children start when they are settled and parents are confident to leave them. Parents are kept up to date regarding their child's routines and development. They are aware of the skills or knowledge which the childminder is currently supporting their child with, so this can be continued at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have undertaken many safeguarding training courses since their last inspection. The have a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities to keep children safe. All relevant documentation and records are completed, including accident and incident forms. The childminder is clear about who she would raise any child protection concerns with. She understands the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child could be at risk of harm. The childminder or her assistant carries out a daily safety check prior to children's arrival to ensure that any broken resources or equipment are quickly removed.

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should:

n continue to implement the setting's curriculum and ensure that this builds on what children of all ages already know and can do to ensure they make even better progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY351458 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10254095 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 7 Date of previous inspection 7 July 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Grimsby. She operates all year round, from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. 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 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

13 December 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

13 December 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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