Childminder EY399187

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Met

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy the time that they spend with the childminder, who creates a warm, welcoming and homely environment. They are happy and secure in her care. Children build close bonds with the childminder and have positive relationships with each other. The childminder provides a wide range of activities and resources for children to access. Children are independent and move freely around the childminder's home, choosing where to play. For example, children delight in playing shops. They select different fruit and vegetables and pretend to buy these using a till and coins, counting and exploring numbers as they play.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder observes children during their play and assesses their learning and development. She uses this information to decide what children need to learn next and plans experiences which help children to make progress. The childminder has high expectations for all children. She supports children's individual needs and provides an inclusive environment. The childminder is positive and offers plenty of praise and encouragement as children develop new skills.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder does not ensure that all required records are available for inspection, including evidence of a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification. Although this is a breach in statutory requirements, it does not have a significant impact on children's safety and well-being. The childminder has an understanding of paediatric first-aid procedures and how to keep children safe.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children's individual personalities well. She observes children closely as they play and extends their learning using a range of techniques, such as modelling, guiding and questioning. Children test out their own thoughts and ideas. For example, they use trial and error as they scoop dry pasta from one container to another. n The childminder uses children's interests to engage them in activities which support their development across all areas of the curriculum. She interacts positively with children and plays alongside them to promote their learning. For instance, the childminder encourages children to use tools correctly as they cut a pretend cake into pieces and share these with each other. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She models language and uses clear and simple sentences when communicating with children. The childminder repeats words so that children

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can hear the correct pronunciation as they learn new words. n Children are well behaved. The childminder has clear expectations and boundaries in place for all children. She is a good role model and supports children to learn right from wrong. The childminder reinforces positive behaviour

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11 November 2019 through offering plenty of praise and encouragement. She works closely with parents and other carers to ensure a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. n Overall, children learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. They have plenty of opportunities to be active and spend time outdoors each day. Mealtimes are a social occasion where children develop their communication skills. However, the childminder does not fully support children to develop good hygiene practices and manage self-care routines. For example, children do not wash their hands before mealtimes. n The childminder plans activities to help children to learn about the wider world and what makes them unique. Children enjoy walks in the local community and visit places of interest such as the woods and park. n The childminder reflects on her setting and the learning opportunities she provides for children. She is keen to enhance children's experiences and plans to

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need to do better?

do this by attending a local playgroup and weekly story and rhyme-time sessions at the local library. The childminder has identified that she would like to enhance her knowledge and skills further through training and professional development opportunities. n The childminder has a sufficient level of knowledge surrounding paediatric first aid. She has effective policies and procedures in place and relevant documentation to record and monitor children's accidents and incidents. However, the childminder failed to provide evidence of a relevant paediatric first- aid qualification during the inspection, meaning she is in breach of statutory requirements. n The childminder has positive relationships with parents. She shares information with them about what their children are doing daily and keeps them informed about children's development. There is good communication between home and the setting. However, information gathered from parents when children start at

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need to do better?

the setting does not fully include details about what their children can already do.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands how to identify and report any concerns she may have about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder checks that the premises and equipment are safe for children to use and minimises potential hazards. She teaches children about being safe in her home and on outings. Although the childminder did not provide evidence of a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification during the inspection, she is aware of how to deal with accidents and injuries effectively.

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Due date

ensure that all records and documentation are easily accessible and available for inspection. 16/12/2019

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should:

n support children to develop good hygiene practices and manage their self-care routines more effectively n engage in available continuous professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills to a higher level n expand the range of information gathered from parents to include details of children's developmental abilities on entry, to decide how best to support children's progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399187 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10117482 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 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 22 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the Cross Gates area of Scarborough. She operates all year round from 8.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to and interacted with children during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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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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Inspection activities

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