Childminder in North 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 happy and settled with the childminder. There are good settling-in procedures in place, and children leave their parents content and ready to start the day. Children feel safe and secure with the childminder. For example, they actively seek her out for a cuddle and reassurance when needed.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a home-from-home experience for children. They explore the learning environment independently as they play. Children have access to a variety of play equipment which they thoroughly enjoy. They use their exploration skills as they complete shape sorters and puzzles, and especially enjoy listening to stories enthusiastically read by the childminder. Children giggle with delight as the childminder uses different voices.

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The provision is good

Children have lots of opportunity to learn about the world around them. They enjoy trips out in the local community and further afield. For example, the children enjoy visiting The Pink Pig Farm and Norby Hall Country Park where they spend time feeding the ducks and exploring nature trails. Children have plenty of opportunity to spend time outdoors where they develop their physical skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a program of activities which children enjoy. These activities are planned around children's interests. For example, children giggle as they watch cars move quickly down a ramp. However, some activities planned for children are not always age-appropriate. Consequently, young children's learning and development is not consistently supported. n Children behave well. The childminder has clear expectations and models positive behaviour throughout her interactions. She talks as children play, reminding them to be 'gentle' and use their 'kind hands'. The childminder models clear explanations when discussing behaviour. For example, she explains that it is important to pick the toys up off the floor so that they do not break or get lost. Children listen to the childminder and follow instructions well. They are offered lots of praise in return. n The childminder has good relationships with local schools and supports children

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need to do better?

well when they begin to attend. For example, she attends settling-in sessions with children and provides schools with information about children's learning and development. Parents speak about how well supported they have felt throughout this process. n Children are confident communicators. They talk and giggle with the childminder who supports their developing language and communication skills well. The childminder encourages children to be independent at every opportunity. For example, she encourages children to wipe their own nose and wash their hands.

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need to do better?

13 February 2023 Children benefit from lots of praise and positive reinforcement and they smile happily in response. n The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of supporting a healthy lifestyle. Children are provided with a healthy snack and fresh water daily. They bring a packed lunch from home. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure that children have a healthy and nutritious diet. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents comment on the 'amazing' support that they have received during periods of transition, when children move into her care or go to school. They are happy with the childminder's communication strategies and the information they receive about their child's learning and development. Parents feel well supported and comment on how their children have 'flourished' in her care. n The childminder has kept up to date with all mandatory training. However, she

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need to do better?

does not always consistently review her practice well enough to identify her own professional training needs in other key areas of practice. For example, she has not yet extended her knowledge on how young children learn, to ensure that her teaching is beneficial to all children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection. For example, she understands the signs and indicators of female genital mutilation and steps to take in the event of a concern. The childminder has risk assessments in place to ensure that children are safe both at her home and when out in the community. She keeps up to date with mandatory training and is aware of appropriate steps to take should an allegation be made against a member of her household.

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should:

n ensure that all activities planned for children are age and developmentally appropriate so that young children's learning and development is consistently supported n identify own professional training needs in key areas of practice to ensure that teaching is beneficial to all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295470 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10262907 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 13 Date of previous inspection 7 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Bottesford. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded places for three-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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector took account of the views of the parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

13 February 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

13 February 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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