Childminder EY499756

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children. She keeps up to date with changes to legislation and can identify a broad range of possible indicators of abuse. The childminder fully understands who she should report any child protection concerns to, in order to keep children safe and protected. n The childminder has a very good knowledge of how to plan challenging and varied activities across all the seven areas of learning. She knows how to reinforce children's development. The childminder highlights the importance of focusing on the prime areas of learning with the youngest children to ensure that they have a secure foundation for future learning. n The childminder has good knowledge of how to observe, assess and plan for children's future learning. She understands the importance of helping children to be ready for their move on to school, including developing their early literacy

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and mathematical skills. The childminder gives a wide range of examples of effective teaching strategies that will help children to become keen and successful learners. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote positive behaviour and teach children to respect the similarities and differences between themselves and others. She has a good knowledge of working in partnership with parents to meet children's individual needs and promote their emotional well-being. n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice, in order to identify future improvements. For example, she discusses training she has attended, such as child protection and puppet play. The childminder recognises that professional development helps her to keep up to date with changes and enhance her knowledge. She understands the importance of involving parents and children in self-evaluation so that their views can help

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inform her childminding service. n The environment is safe, stimulating and secure as a result of good risk assessments and available resources. The childminder gives a good range of examples of how to help children to make healthy choices and learn about healthy lifestyles, including the importance of physical activity.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499756 Local authority York Inspection number 10060186 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 4 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the Fulford area of York. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 6pm, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation in use when caring for children. n The inspector undertook a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and observed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.

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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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5 December 2019 5 December 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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