Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

Although there are several weaknesses which require improvement, there is some positive practice from the childminder that supports children's care and well-being. Children arrive happy and greet the childminder and her assistant with a big smile. The childminder and her assistant are positive role models for children. Children seek comfort from the childminder and her assistant and develop strong relationships with them. They select activities to play with and enjoy the independence of selecting toys.

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The provision requires improvement

However, the childminder has gaps in her knowledge of the learning and development requirements. Therefore, children do not fully benefit from good- quality learning experiences. Nevertheless, the childminder and her assistant know how to engage children in play and have fun with them. The childminder has expectations of what she wants children to learn. However, she does not always embed these aims in her curriculum. She tries to support children during their play, but the quality of education is variable.

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The provision requires improvement

Children show that they want to learn, and they make some progress in their learning. For example, children build towers, using small construction blocks, and compare the different sizes of their structures. The childminder works with parents to help children to settle and invites them to visit before they start. This supports children's transition into her home. Children behave well in the setting and develop positive relationships with each other. The childminder offers praise for children's efforts and achievements.

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need to do better?

n The childminder keeps her mandatory training up to date. However, she does not focus on improving her understanding of the learning and development requirements, and there are gaps in her knowledge of how to meet children's learning needs. The childminder does not fully understand how to plan an inspiring curriculum that is based on the seven areas of learning. n The childminder and her assistant know children and their families well. They collect information from parents to help them to understand children's developmental starting points when they start to attend. However, the childminder does not use ongoing assessments of children's learning to identify gaps in their knowledge. Although children enjoy a range of activities, the childminder does not plan a challenging curriculum to meet children's individual learning needs. Consequently, children are not consistently supported to make good progress. Additionally, the childminder does not carry out the necessary

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need to do better?

progress checks for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder and her assistant start building positive partnerships with

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need to do better?

21 July 2023 parents from the start. They find out about children's experiences and interests and plan some opportunities to broaden their learning based on these. The childminder has a secure settling-in process, which is tailored to suit the needs of each child. She takes into account children's individual needs and follows the direction of parents. n Several families have had children in the childminder's care for many years and she knows them extremely well. Parents comment positively about the childminder. They say that they are happy with the care their children receive. Parents share positive feedback about the childminder and her assistant. They like receiving regular updates about their children during the day and praise the childminder's flexibility. n Children benefit from the childminder's positive role modelling. For instance, the childminder continually talks to the children as they play. She regularly

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need to do better?

encourages children to sing songs and they enjoy reading familiar books together. n The childminder takes children out in the local area every day. Children walk to and from school and learn about the world around them, such as when visiting local parks, shops and attending local playgroups. They meet other members of the local community, which helps to support them in learning to respect and value others. n The childminder encourages children to develop their independence by putting on their own shoes in readiness for playing outdoors. They are encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles and have regular access to fresh air and outdoor play. The childminder provides a variety of fresh fruit for snack. However, the childminder and her assistant do not ensure that good hygiene practices are consistently followed. For example, children do not always wash their hands before eating meals.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a sufficient understanding of child protection issues and are able to show that they recognise the signs of abuse and neglect. They are clear who to report concerns to and of their responsibility to do so. The childminder and her assistant can identify issues that would give them cause for concern about a child's welfare. They carry out regular risk assessments to help to ensure that the home remains a safe place in which children can play. They also support children to consider their own safety. For example, the childminder and her assistant encourage children to tidy up resources so that they do not trip.

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Due date

improve professional development opportunities to develop knowledge of the early years foundation stage, to ensure that children are provided with quality learning and development experiences 01/08/2023

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Due date

provide children with a varied choice of challenging activities that build on what they know and can do, ensuring that they consider children's different ages and stages of development 01/08/2023

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Due date

review children's progress when they are aged between two and three years, and provide parents with a short written summary which highlights children's achievements and any areas where their development is less than expected. 01/08/2023

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should:

n develop opportunities further for children to consistently follow robust hygiene routines, to support their good health and prevent the spread of infection.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205638 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10288836 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 8 Date of previous inspection 2 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Grimsby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She works with one assistant.

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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 setting. n The inspector observed children and the childminder taking part in a range of activities and assessed the impact on children's learning and development. n The childminder and the inspector reflected on children's learning experiences. n A range of documentation was viewed by the inspector, including evidence of the childminder's public liability insurance and paediatric first-aid qualification. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

21 July 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

21 July 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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