Childminder EY551051

Inspection date 4 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she keeps children safe. She explains that children are supervised at all times and cannot leave her home unattended. The childminder describes how she assesses risk on outings, and the measures in place to keep children safe. These include using the appropriate car seats for children and teaching them about road safety. n The childminder knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. n The childminder shows a secure understanding of how to consistently promote children's development. She shares the systems she has in place to plan for children's learning. The childminder describes the ways she observes children and plans a range of activities to help them to build on what they know and can do. n The childminder ensures that her assistant attends mandatory training, including paediatric first aid and safeguarding. She explains how she seeks parents' permission

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This provision meets requirements

for short periods when her assistant may have sole charge of children. The childminder discusses how she ensures that the adult-to-child ratio requirements are met at all times. n The childminder acknowledges the benefit of reviewing her practice. She talks about the ways that she evaluates activities and uses her findings to shape learning experiences for children and develop her own skills further. n The childminder describes the ways that she involves parents in their children's learning. She gathers information from them from the outset to contribute to assessments and inform plans for children's learning. n The childminder discusses her inclusive approach where all children are welcomed and where she aims to make every child feel valued. n The childminder talks about her positive approach to managing children's behaviour. She explains how she praises and rewards children to encourage them to be kind and

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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. Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childcare. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she promotes children's care, learning and development. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including the suitability checks completed on adults living and working in the household, attendance registers, and documents the childminder uses to help her to assess risks and keep children safe.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector talked to the childminder about partnerships with parents and others involved in children's care, learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551051 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10093332 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Leyburn, North Yorkshire. She employs an assistant who works with her occasionally. The childminder operates all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. Opening hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 5.30pm, and Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays from 3pm to 5.30pm. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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