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

The childminder collects information from parents as part of her robust induction arrangements. She uses this information to plan resources and daily routines that are familiar to children when they start. Children quickly settle into the homely setting and make strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They are very responsive to the childminder's calm, friendly manner. They demonstrate much happiness and contentment in her care. Children are very well behaved and treat others with respect and kindness.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a well-planned curriculum that meets individual children's learning and care needs. She organises the sessions so children have time to practise and embed new knowledge and skills. She interacts with the children as they play to sensitively support their learning and development. Children make good progress over time.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high aspirations for children. She works closely with parents to further enhance children's learning at home. Children master the fundamental skills and knowledge that support their future learning, such as being confident to express their thoughts and ideas. They are well prepared for the new, exciting challenges they will enjoy at school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands the most effective ways to support children's speech and language skills. She is very adept at responding to the different ways children communicate, for example the sounds that babies make. Children are given many opportunities to participate in meaningful conversations throughout the sessions. n The childminder organises her setting so resources are freely accessible for children. She encourages children to develop their self-care skills, such as putting on their coats and shoes. The childminder teaches children how to manage their own personal hygiene needs, for example, by sensitively reminding them to wash their hands at appropriate times. Children become very independent over time. n Children develop a keen interest in books. The childminder plans times to introduce new stories to children. She explores ways, such as using props, to help children remember and retell stories, using the words and phrases they

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have learned. n The childminder prepares a range of healthy snacks and meals that contain fruit and vegetables. She takes children for walks so they enjoy the many health benefits of being outdoors. Children begin to understand how they can look after their bodies through their lifestyle choices.

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23 April 2024 n The childminder values the strong partnerships she has with parents. She consults with them to help her identify her strengths and priorities for the future. Parents report that their children are safe and happy. They praise the childminder's kind and comforting approach. n Children discover, through trial and error, that the properties of materials are important when trying to achieve a desired outcome. They show much perseverance as they experiment with different shaped blocks to build towers. The childminder praises children's efforts, which strongly nurtures their self- esteem. Children develop the confidence to try different approaches as they play. n The childminder is quick to respond when children are ready for new challenges, to build on what they have already learned. She introduces resources that are unfamiliar to children, such as musical instruments. She makes sure children

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have time to investigate the sounds that different instruments produce. The childminder observes when children may need some additional help and provides the right level of support at these times. n The childminder shows much commitment to maintaining her high standards of care. She has undertaken training that has enhanced her understanding of the early years curriculum. She is currently less focused on raising the quality of teaching to the highest possible levels. n Babies begin to gain good control of their bodies. The childminder positions furniture so they can pull themselves upright and move around the room. Older children acquire the more complex skills needed to ride bikes and play ball games. Children learn to move in different ways with much confidence.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n continue to build on existing skills and knowledge to enhance the quality of teaching further, so children achieve even better outcomes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499353 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10335080 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 8 Date of previous inspection 4 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Scunthorpe. She operates all year round, from 6am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for two- and 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder discussed her curriculum intent with the inspector and what she wants children to learn by the time they go to school. n The inspector read recent testimonials from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided evidence that required policies and procedures are in place.

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Inspection activities

23 April 2024 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

23 April 2024 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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