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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder has created a loving home-from-home environment for the children in her care. Children arrive happily and are excited to play with their friends and show visitors their favourite activities. The childminder observes children as they play to help her to identify what they know and can do. She uses this information to help her to plan for children's future learning. Children make good progress from their starting points in development.

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The provision is good

Children react straightaway to the childminder's requests. They know to tidy before moving to a different room or before snack time. Children learn to share and take turns. The childminder recognises that children's behaviour is often linked to their age and stage of development. She manages their behaviour in age-appropriate ways. For example, the childminder knows when children are beginning to feel overwhelmed and need some quiet time with their comfort items.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a range of mark-making activities to develop children's early writing skills. Children use coloured pencils to make marks on paper and practise making larger marks with chalks outside. Children develop early mathematical skills. The childminder talks to children about 'halves', 'quarters' and 'slices' while cutting apples. She uses daily routines and activities to incorporate counting, for example, when children go upstairs to wash their hands.

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need to do better?

n The childminder spends time building nurturing and trusting relationships with children. She carefully considers their individual needs and is quick to notice when they need comfort and rest. The childminder is always close by to offer reassurance and cuddles. She follows children's familiar comforting routines. This helps children to feel secure and happy in her care. n The childminder develops an effective curriculum to support children's physical skills. She encourages children to practise their jumping and balancing skills during song time. Children use their fingers to shape, squeeze and mould play dough. These skills help children to develop strength in their fingers and make progress in their physical development. n Children develop a positive attitude to their learning. They engage for extended periods in activities that interest them and show pride in their accomplishments. The childminder provides lots of praise and encouragement, weaving learning

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need to do better?

into children's play. These positive interactions help children to develop a sense of satisfaction in their own abilities while also extending and developing their learning. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's language skills. She models and repeats language as she talks to children about what they

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need to do better?

2 December 2024 are doing. The childminder values children's opinions as she holds conversations with them. However, at times, the language the childminder uses is too advanced for children's level of development, and she occasionally forgets to explain what new words mean. n Children develop a love for books. The childminder shares books and stories with children. She reads with enthusiasm, which keeps children interested in the story. The childminder skilfully asks for children's opinions to keep them engaged as the story progresses. Children choose books to take home to share with their parents. This helps to continue their learning at home. n The childminder gathers information about children from their families before they start. The childminder tailors settling-in sessions to suit children's needs and to ensure that they are happy. She uses these times to observe and plan for children's learning, based on their interests and learning needs.

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n The childminder ensures that children are safe while in her care. She supervises children at mealtimes and teaches them about why they need to wash their hands. Children know to wait for the childminder to open the stairgates and know which knives are safe for them to use to cut their fruit. This helps to protect children from harm during everyday activities. n Partnership with parents is good. Parents comment that the childminder has created a wonderful, caring home-from-home environment. They say that the childminder is invested in children's progress and that children are happy. Parents receive regular updates about their child's development and how they can be supported at home. They feel that children come on in 'leaps and bounds' in the childminder's care.

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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 use age-appropriate language with clear explanations of the meaning of new words that match children's developmental levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2695506 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10368349 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Grimsby. She operates her childminding provision all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder offers government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their written views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

2 December 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

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