Childminder in North Lincolnshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding about child development. She knows how to identify what children know and can do, and how to build on this to further develop their learning. n The childminder explains how she will sequence her curriculum to give children the skills and knowledge they will need as they move on to their next stage in education. She describes how she will have a focus on developing children's independence skills and building good communication and language skills. n The childminder discusses how she will uses observations and assessments to ensure that children make good progress in their learning and development. She explains how she will identify any gaps in children's learning and puts targeted interventions in place to independently support children's development. The childminder describes how she will seek external support from the relevant agencies, if interventions to children's learning do not show sufficient progress,

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This provision meets requirements

to ensure that children's needs are met. n The childminder has all required paperwork in place to ensure that children are safe in her care. For example, she explains how she will keep accident records, pre-existing injury records and complete daily risk assessments for caring for children at home and on outings. n The childminder talks about how she will encourage children to make independent choices from a wide range of accessible resources. She explains how she will provide a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities to ensure that children build on their experiences and knowledge. n The childminder describes how she will provide children with the words and expressions to express their feelings. She explains she will help children to understand their behaviours and support their social interactions with others. n The childminder keeps up to date with her professional development by regularly

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This provision meets requirements

attending training courses and update meetings. She reviews her practice and uses research to gain a greater understanding on subjects. n The childminder explains how she will keep parents up to date regarding their child's learning and development. She discusses how she will hold daily discussions and regular meetings with parents to look at the progress their children make and support parents to continue the child's learning at home.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500972 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10334611 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 0 Date of previous inspection 7 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Old Brumby, Scunthorpe. She operates all year round, from 7am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first 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 and the inspector completed a learning walk together to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n A meeting was held with the childminder. This included a review of relevant documentation, including suitability and training. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she will support children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

4 June 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

4 June 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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