Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

The enthusiastic childminder works tirelessly to provide children with the best possible care and education. All children benefit from a highly challenging and well- sequenced curriculum that incorporates their interests. The childminder is highly effective in planning a routine that reflects the individual needs of all the children very precisely. She has an in-depth knowledge of the children and their families. She promotes the emotional well-being of all children exceptionally well. Children form a secure and trusting relationship with the childminder, who is a positive role model. Children behave exceptionally well. Older children show a deep understanding of the needs of their younger friends and are extremely sensitive in their interactions.

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The provision is outstanding

Children confidently explain the life cycle of a butterfly. The childminder enriches children's communication and language skills by introducing them to new words, such as 'chrysalis' and 'cocoons'. She supports children to develop a deeper understanding of what has been taught by revisiting and reminding children of prior learning. She uses questioning techniques that encourage all children to remember past experiences and that support them to develop problem-solving skills. The childminder provides exciting and interesting activities that motivate and engage children. For example, children confidently create potions with water, lemons and limes. They are encouraged to add bicarbonate of soda to their potions to make them bubble over. Children confidently use the water butt to fill their pots and jugs. They pick herbs from the garden to enhance their potions and are familiar with rosemary, chives and mint.

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n The childminder is extremely dedicated and passionate about her work. She places a high priority on her professional development and targets her training to meet children's specific needs. For example, the childminder has learned the importance of developing children's core strength to support their early writing skills. She continuously seeks training, new ideas and research to further extend her already extensive teaching skills. As a result, children benefit from outstanding teaching. n The childminder understands that communication and language skills are vital to children's learning and development. She uses every opportunity to provide children with a language-rich environment. For example, she immerses herself in children's play and provides a narrative of what they are doing. The childminder uses appropriate questioning techniques designed to help children solve problems and recap prior learning. Children enjoy regular trips to the local

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library, and the childminder encourages them to take books home to share with their parents and siblings.

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21 August 2024 n The childminder provides an exceptionally well-organised programme of activities. She thoughtfully arranges her home to enable children to explore and choose toys and resources independently. The childminder also regularly encourages children to ask for the toys and materials they want to play with. Children are very confident to choose activities, inside and outside, with her support. n The childminder promotes children's readiness for school. She provides extensive opportunities for children to develop their independence. Children are encouraged to put on their own shoes and coats. They demonstrate excellent skills while chopping up their own fruit using safety knives. Children use tongs and whisks while making their potions. This helps children to build resilience and determination. In addition, the childminder takes children on visits to school to support their transition on to nursery and school.

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n The childminder and parents have high ambitions for children. Information is shared daily about children's needs and learning through a parent communication app. The childminder ensures that parents are fully involved in their children's learning. Partnerships with parents are exceptional. The childminder and parents work together to provide targeted support to address any issues. Furthermore, the childminder organises events, such as graduation parties for families to get to know each other and celebrate their children's success. n Children have excellent opportunities to gain experiences outside the childminder's home. This enables them to develop a broad knowledge of the world around them. For example, they visit the local beach, library, playgroups and parks. This helps children to learn about the diversity of people and environments in modern Britain. Children are introduced to various occupations,

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such as a dentist and police officers, and learn about what they do to help us.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2758636 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10349501 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 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Grimsby. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is in receipt of funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an 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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder and her assistant spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Written feedback from parents was shared and their views on the childminder and her assistant were taken into consideration.

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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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21 August 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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