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 build lovely bonds with the childminder, who knows them well. They communicate their needs with confidence, demonstrating that they trust the childminder and feel safe. This helps children to be confident and independent. Older children help young children to fill moulds as they play together in the sand. The childminder praises them for being kind, helpful and for good teamwork. Children develop a sense of belonging and understand what is expected of their behaviour.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a varied curriculum that helps them to make progress in all areas of learning. The childminder introduces new vocabulary to children. For example, while completing a puzzle, the childminder introduces words such as 'zebra' and 'toucan'. She comments on children's play to increase the amount of language that children hear. The childminder uses books and stories to further develop children's language skills. Children play cooperatively together as they go in and out of a tunnel, crawling on their knees and surprising each other at each end of the tunnel. They develop their physical skills further as they play ball games together. The childminder demonstrates the rules of catching and throwing games. Children enjoy spending time outdoors.

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need to do better?

n The childminder describes how and why she teaches children different skills and new knowledge. She considers children's interests and uses this knowledge to teach children some of the important skills that she wants them to learn, such as sharing and turn-taking with their favourite games. This helps children to be ready for the next stage in their learning as they move on to school. n The childminder uses her assessments well to understand children's current levels of development. This helps her to plan what children need to learn next and plan her teaching to meet children's learning needs. The childminder provides activities and opportunities for children to practise skills that they have already learned, as well as to teach them new skills. n The childminder introduces mathematical language throughout the day. Children count as they play board games and talk about colours and shapes outdoors. The childminder uses words such as 'full' and 'empty', as children play in the

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sand. Children learn a range of mathematical concepts. n The childminder helps children to develop their imaginations. She uses open- ended questions to stretch children's imaginations further. For example, when children pretend to go to work outdoors using wheeled toys, she asks questions about where they are going and what they have to do when they get there. However, the childminder does not consistently give children opportunities to think for themselves during more structured play. This occasionally limits

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need to do better?

1 June 2023 children's opportunities to test out their own knowledge. n The childminder teaches children about empathy and feelings as they play with dolls. She encourages them to think about how to best care for the 'baby'. The childminder understands the strategies that work best to help children to stay calm. This supports children who sometimes find it difficult to manage their emotions. However, the childminder does not consistently help children to regulate their own behaviour and emotions further. For example, she does not label children's feelings. n Parents say that they are happy with the care and learning that their children receive. They describe the new skills their children have developed since attending. For example, parents say that their children have increased confidence and are now able to play with other children. n The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or

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disabilities (SEND) well. She communicates well with parents and other agencies to fully understand children's needs and how to best adapt her practice to help children further. In particular, children with SEND make good progress in their personal development as they learn to play with their peers. n The childminder takes steps to continuously improve her knowledge and practice. She is taking part in a mentoring programme, where she can develop links with other childcare professionals. This is supporting her to consider individual children's needs and what targeted interventions may help those who need additional support.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children. She ensures that children are always supervised and that only those registered to care for children do so. The childminder has conducted further risk assessments and made changes to the premises to ensure that children are safe. She has completed additional safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder has a wide knowledge of the signs that a child may be suffering from harm or abuse. She knows what she must do to ensure that swift action is taken. The childminder understands what steps she must take in the event of an allegation against anyone in the household.

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should:

n provide further opportunities for children to think for themselves to test out what they already know n enhance children's understanding of their own feelings to further help them to regulate their own emotions and behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540441 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10269945 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 18 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Cleethorpes. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, family holidays and two weeks at Christmas. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

1 June 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

1 June 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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