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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children form good relationships with the childminder, developing strong attachments. They are extremely settled and enjoy their time in her care. They know and understand the routines of the day and this supports their emotional well-being and confidence. Children are very polite and behave well.

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The provision is good

The environment is safe and secure with a wide range of interesting resources for children to access freely. The stimulating play environment supports children's play and development well. The childminder encourages children to recall their activities and talk about their families and experiences. She supports the development of children's communication effectively and extends their vocabulary. The childminder has high expectations for all children, which results in children's development constantly progressing. She values their uniqueness and ensures activities relate to children's interests.

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The provision is good

The childminder develops good relationships with other professionals and ensures children are well prepared for going to school, both emotionally and physically. She evaluates the service she provides by seeking the views of parents and children. The childminder has identified some areas she would like to develop further. However, she has not yet had the opportunity to address these.

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need to do better?

n The childminder asks meaningful questions to test children's understanding. She continuously provides new words to build on their current vocabulary and extend their understanding. For example, when children play with the play dough, she introduces different tools and materials and then encourages children to 'squeeze', 'mash' and 'tweeze'. This promotes their language development, as well as their sensory skills. n The childminder develops children's mathematical awareness. She uses mathematical language and encourages counting and adding in everyday activities. For example, as a child notices the childminder's eye colour, she asks them how many people in the room have brown eyes or blue eyes and how many is that altogether. n The childminder promotes children's independence. She supports children to make choices about what they want to play with and attend to their self-care needs. This boosts their self-esteem and confidence. At snack time, the children

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need to do better?

are encouraged to spread the butter on their toast. They talk about the 'smooth apple' on their tongue. n The childminder uses feedback from parents, children and peer observations from other childminders to evaluate her provision. She has identified strengths and areas to develop. However, she has not yet taken steps to enhance her

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need to do better?

20 November 2019 professional development further. n Partnerships with parents are positive. Parents value the education and care given to their children. They praise the variety of activities and the nurturing manner of the childminder. n The childminder assesses risks on the premises and takes action to minimise these. She reminds children not to run, or to remove things which would keep them safe. She encourages children to put their hands over their mouths when coughing. However, the childminder does not consistently give children reasons why particular actions are taken, to enable them to gain a deeper understanding and awareness. n The childminder provides activities which are enjoyable and inclusive for the children she cares for. However, at times, she does not allow children who wander to explore their own interests, and time away from the group. n The childminder monitors children's progress by observing and assessing their

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need to do better?

development. She identifies the next steps in their learning and takes swift action to address any gaps in children's learning. n Children enjoy a very nutritious and varied diet, which contributes successfully to their physical well-being. They have continuous opportunities for outdoor play and learning. The childminder takes the children to soft-play centres to use bigger and more challenging equipment.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The welfare of children is a priority for the childminder. She participates in relevant child protection training and maintains effective links with the local authority to protect children's welfare. The childminder has a secure understanding of what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She has a wider understanding of safeguarding, including knowledge of how to keep children safe online and the 'Prevent' duty. The premises are secure and the childminder records any visitors to her setting.

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should:

n recognise and respond more appropriately when children wish to choose their own activities and follow their own lead n help children to be aware of why we do things, giving explanations to help them make sense of our actions n ensure self-evaluation focuses sharply on the strengths and weaknesses of the setting, in order to identify the priorities for continuous professional development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314460 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10117225 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 17 September 2013

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Hull. She operates Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5.30pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation including evidence of the suitability of adults working and living on the premises and a sample of the childminder's written procedures. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and children who provided written feedback.

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Inspection activities

20 November 2019 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

20 November 2019 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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