Childminder, Out-of school day care in North Lincolnshire

This provision meets requirements

Children are happy as they arrive at the childminder's home. They are well prepared for a visitor to come to their usual after-school session and say 'hello' as they greet the inspector. Children follow familiar routines. They are confident and encouraged to do as much as they can for themselves. For example, children leave their play to go the toilet independently, asking the childminder for help when they need it. Children follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands afterwards.

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This provision meets requirements

Children make choices and freely talk about what they have chosen to play with first. They demonstrate good relationships with the childminder and talk to her as they play. Children answer questions about their day at nursery. For example, they talk about learning all about the 'number three' and what they had for lunch. Children talk about activities that they have done before with the childminder, such as visits to the local parks and places of local interest. They also talk about their friends who also come to the setting.

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n Children enjoy quiet time at the end of their busy day. They sit close by the childminder and share stories and look at books. Children are confident and handle books well, saying, 'I can read a book myself'. The childminder supports children's confidence by sitting back, listening and giving them time to read to her. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents speak very positively about the way the childminder works sensitively with their children. For example, they talk about the specific activities that the childminder does that link directly to their children's learning at nursery. Parents say how fond their children are of the childminder and that they love coming. n The childminder complements children's learning at nursery. For instance, she introduces and explains the meaning of new words, such as 'repel.' The childminder then further explains to children that the magnets on the trains 'repel' each other. She also teaches children new skills, such as looking for the

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need to do better?

corner pieces as they complete a jigsaw together and helping children to learn the difference between numerals, such as 'six' and 'nine'. n The childminder keeps up to date with developments in early years through newsletters and other information available to her through the local authority. n The childminder generally supports children's play and activities well. However, sometimes she makes too many suggestions in quick succession about different activities that children may enjoy. This means that children do not always maintain concentration to play for longer periods.

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21 March 2023 n The childminder listens carefully to what children are saying. For example, children talk about resources that they want to play with. The childminder writes down what children are saying so that she can find these resources for the next time. n Children use a wide range of vocabulary as they explain their thoughts and feelings about past experiences. For example, they say that, 'I don't even like the noises from the fireworks' and talk about events that were 'a long time ago'. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children demonstrate a positive attitude as they follow routines and boundaries. For example, they join in with tidying away resources after they have finished playing with them. n Children are independent and are proud to show what they can do. For example, they take off their own coats and shoes as they arrive, telling the childminder that they can now do this by themselves. Children know where things belong

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and show care and consideration in the childminder's home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of potential risks to children's safety and well-being. She can describe what would concern her about a child's welfare. The childminder is clear about the procedure to follow if she had any such concerns in line with the local authority's safeguarding reporting procedures. She also knows what to do in the event that a complaint is raised against her or a member of her household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485303 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10276692 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 3 Date of previous inspection 27 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Brigg, North Lincolnshire. She provides after-school care during school term time, from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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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 inspector looked at all areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children. She talked to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector talked to parents and took account of their views of the setting. n The inspector and childminder discussed the evaluation of her setting and the revised service that she now offers.

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Inspection activities

21 March 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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