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

The childminder has created a warm and welcoming environment. Children settle quickly on arrival. They enjoy their time at the setting. Children form secure relationships with the childminder, who is kind, calm and consistent. They develop their independence well through consistently clear routines and systems. The childminder is a positive role model to children. She instils good manners and values in them. This helps children to be kind and respectful towards each other. For example, the childminder gently reminds children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children behave well and follow the childminder's instructions, such as tidying up resources when requested.

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The provision is good

Children are happy and confident and lead their own learning. They make choices about what they want to play with or do. The childminder knows how children learn. She ensures that she offers age-appropriate experiences as part of her planned curriculum. Children relish experimenting with play dough. They test out their ideas and imaginatively create pizzas. They use small beads to decorate their play dough 'cupcakes' and 'pizzas'. Children talk about making cups of tea and pretend to serve customers in their imaginary café. They use pans and drumsticks to create rhythm and actively join in action songs.

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n The childminder plans an exciting range of learning opportunities for children. She plans engaging activities across all areas of learning in the curriculum. The childminder knows children well and understands what she needs to do to help them move on to the next stage in their learning. She identifies any gaps in children's learning and plans focused activities to address them. n The childminder helps children to learn about different people and communities. She ensures that children have a broad range of experiences, which help them to learn about and feel part of the wider community. For instance, children enjoy regular walks, trips to the allotment and outings to the local library and shops. Children enjoy being physically active. n The childminder speaks gently to children and encourages them to have a go at activities. Children develop confidence using scissors and respond with big smiles when the childminder praises their efforts. This helps children to enjoy

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their learning and take pride in their achievements. n The childminder promotes children's good health and well-being. For instance, she works closely with parents to ensure that they serve nutritious and well- balanced meals and snacks. The childminder makes sure that children drink plenty of water throughout the day. Children learn how to look after their teeth. This prepares them well to make positive choices about their well-being in the future.

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4 January 2023 n Children separate easily from their parents when they arrive, showing that they feel safe and secure. Parents say that the childminder is like an 'extension to their family' and that they are confident to leave their children with her. n The childminder gets to know children extremely well. She gathers important information from parents about their children's routines, interests and abilities before they start at the setting. She uses this information to plan for children's individual learning. Consequently, children are motivated to learn and develop the skills needed for their next stage of learning. n Children display a great interest in books. The childminder provides a wide range of interesting books for children to choose from. Children select books independently at the local library, and the childminder reads to them. n Overall, children make good progress in their speech and language

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development. The childminder generally supports children to gain the vocabulary they need to become confident communicators. However, she does not consistently extend children's vocabulary further by using more descriptive language. n The childminder evaluates her practice regularly and keeps her training up to date. She accesses online learning to extend her knowledge and keep up to date with any relevant changes in legislation. The childminder also holds discussions with parents to gain ideas of how she can further enhance the service that she offers.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. She undertakes regular training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. The childminder confidently understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She promotes road safety with children and ensures that they are well supervised. The childminder's understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse, including radical and extremist views or behaviours, is effective. She has clear and concise procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare or if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home.

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should:

n extend children's vocabulary even further, such as by introducing more descriptive language.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2614387 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10264418 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 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Immingham. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She is eligible to provide funded early education for children aged three and four years.

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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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector spoke to children and parents to gather their views, and she took account of parents' written views about the provision.

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Inspection activities

4 January 2023 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

4 January 2023 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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