Foulston, Helen Mary

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 wants the best outcomes for children. She sets a very positive tone for the sessions from the start. When children arrive, they eagerly participate in a group 'welcome time' with the childminder. The children listen carefully for their names to be called. They show much joy as the other children say 'hello' to them. The childminder checks that everybody has been greeted before children go off to play and explore. This daily routine helps children to develop a strong sense of belonging in the setting and supports their self-esteem. The childminder plans activities that encourage children to cooperate. She praises children's kindness, such as taking turns to play with a popular toy. Children get to know each other and develop their social skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures the curriculum is broad, meaningful and well sequenced. She knows what children have mastered and what they need to learn next. She is quick to act if children may need some additional help to access the curriculum. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported. The childminder uses her own good knowledge and seeks advice from other professionals to identify and implement individual targeted plans. This support enables children to achieve important developmental milestones.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a strong, trusting partnership with her co-childminder. They are both passionate about their roles and promote an ethos that values the individuality of every child. They work closely with parents to ensure the partnerships between home and the setting fully support children and their families. n Children develop their language skills throughout the day. The childminder plans times during the day to read both new and favourite stories. She nurtures children's love of books and enhances their understanding of story language. n The childminder takes children on local nature walks and visits places such as the village shop and the library. She teaches children how some cultures celebrate special events in their lives. Children begin to understand features of their own community and the cultural diversity of the modern world. n Children relish times when they can be imaginative, for example as they wash

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need to do better?

and dress the the dolls. The childminder interacts with children, making suggestions to extend their learning, such as taking the dolls for a walk in the pushchairs. She encourages children to talk to the dolls as they play with them, fully supporting their pretend play and language skills. n The childminder has a good understanding of child development, which supports children's progress in their learning. However, professional development opportunities are not currently targeted to enhance her skills and knowledge

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16 July 2025 further, to raise children's outcomes to an even higher level. n The childminder is an excellent role model. She is calm and sensitive in her approach. Children are quick to come to her for a cuddle when needed. Babies make happy, cooing sounds as she plays with them. Children's emotional well- being is very well supported throughout the day. n Children experience the many benefits of being outside, where they play for much of the day. They have wonderful spaces to be active and develop their physical skills, such as learning how to navigate a wheeled toy. They make connections with nature, for example as they help to look after the plants in the garden. n The daily routine is carefully planned to give children opportunities to become independent learners who have time to try things out by themselves. The childminder knows when children need some help to achieve success in their endeavours. She provides just the right level of support for children so they

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continue to feel empowered and confident learners. n The childminder maintains strong partnerships with parents. She provides parents with valuable information to enhance children's learning at home. Parents are confident that their children are safe and happy in her setting. They praise the excellent levels of care their children receive.

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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 target plans for professional development, to enhance knowledge and skills and raise outcomes for children to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2744803 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10405871 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 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023. She works with another childminder from her co-childminder's premises in Barrow-Upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire. The childminder is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 4.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides government-funded early education places for children aged from nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision with her co-childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and her co-childminder completed a learning walk with the inspector to discuss the curriculum and learning intentions for children. n The inspector spoke to parents to gain their views on the childminder's setting. n The inspector looked at key documentation, including policies and procedures that support children's learning and welfare.

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Inspection activities

16 July 2025 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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