Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

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

Children thoroughly enjoy the childminder's warm and positive interactions. They demonstrate that they are happy in her care. Children develop strong bonds and attachments with the childminder. They are eager to ask questions, engage in conversations and talk about their interests. For example, children become enthralled playing with, and manipulating, play dough. They make and add features and ask what items are. The childminder adds vocabulary such as 'an acorn' and reminds children of where they have seen these during their walks. This helps to promote children's language skills and their understanding of the world in which they live. Children are confident individuals and show good levels of curiosity.

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a highly stimulating environment inside and outdoors. Children make marks on paper and pumpkins. They act out reading their shopping lists and making pumpkin soup. The childminder builds on children's imaginative play, asking what vegetables they need. She introduces numbers and colours into children's play. This helps to promote children's early mathematical and literacy skills. Children use good manners and behave well, considering their young age. The childminder is a good role model. She supports children to understand the need for taking turns and sharing.

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need to do better?

n The qualified childminder is committed to enhancing her professional development and actively accesses online training to keep up to date with new initiatives. For example, from training to support three-year-old children's learning, she has gained an insight into using everyday objects. The childminder now incorporates more natural resources, such as fir cones and shells, into activities for children. n The childminder demonstrates pride, dedication and commitment to providing high-quality care for children. She evaluates the quality of the setting and acts upon the views of parents and children. Parents praise the variety of activities provided and are very pleased about the service they receive. n The childminder works collaboratively with the other settings children also attend. She regularly observes children and makes accurate assessments. The childminder shares these effectively with parents and other professionals

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need to do better?

involved with children. This supports continuity of care and learning. n The childminder works well with parents. She is flexible and helps parents settle their children when they first start. Parents are kept well informed about their children's progress. The childminder provides them with the support that they need to contribute to their child's learning at home. n The childminder plans fun and exciting activities which keep children motivated

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need to do better?

24 October 2019 to learn. For example, children excitedly act out make-believe scenarios using small-play characters and vehicles. However, sometimes, the childminder does not give children a chance to respond and answer questions, to concentrate and offer their own ideas to extend their learning. n The childminder offers children regular opportunities to access groups in the community, such as the library and playgroups. These experiences help children to learn about their local community and meet and socialise with others. n The childminder has high expectations of children and develops their independence skills very well. She encourages them to try and tend to their own physical needs and gently reminds them what to do next. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. n Children thoroughly enjoy healthy snacks and home-cooked meals. The childminder talks to children about healthy food choices and vegetables. She

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knows when children are tired and hungry and responds appropriately to ensure that their emotional well-being is met. n Children have many opportunities for outdoor play. They enjoy playing in the childminder's garden. However, the childminder does not consistently help children to develop a deeper understanding of safety practices and managing some risks within the outside environment. n Children listen to the childminder well and she skilfully draws their attention into a book about a song. Children join in with singing and following the actions enthusiastically and ask for it to be repeated. This helps to develop children's resilience and their listening and attention skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of possible child protection issues and knows her safeguarding responsibilities well. She is alert to potential risks and has good knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder has a good understanding of the local procedures to follow if there is a concern regarding children's safety or welfare. She is also aware of the procedures to follow should an allegation be raised against herself or anyone else living in the household. The childminder is vigilant and constantly assesses risks to maintain children's safety.

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should:

n give children time to respond and answer questions and to offer their own ideas, helping them to achieve the highest levels of learning n support children to develop a deeper understanding of safety practices outside that help them to consider and manage some risks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548924 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10109518 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 1 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Brough, East Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed play activities inside and outside. She held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. She jointly evaluated the quality of teaching with the childminder and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and the impact this has on the provision. n The inspector took account of parents' views through their written feedback. n The inspector reviewed a range of documentation, including safeguarding procedures, paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance.

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Inspection activities

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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