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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a safe, welcoming and homely environment. She supports children's emotional well-being exceptionally well. She visits children in their own home prior to them starting, to get to know them in their own surroundings. She works with parents and shares information to ensure children settle quickly. Children know and understand daily routines, which supports their emotional well-being and confidence.

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The provision is good

Children explore the wide variety of activities and quickly become engrossed, demonstrating increasing levels of concentration. The outdoor area provides a wide range of resources and experiences for children to learn about nature, wildlife and the environment. Children are fascinated by the snail eggs they find. They are motivated to select toys and resources on offer and are confident to follow their own interests. They take part in many activities where they meet local people and visit places of interest, such as the local marina, works of art and the museums.

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The provision is good

Children are polite and well behaved. The childminder and her assistant act as excellent role models. They encourage children to think about how their actions can affect others. Children feel safe and secure in the knowledge that they can express their feelings and views.

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need to do better?

n Children relish playing outdoors, where they have many opportunities to develop their physical skills and knowledge of nature. Children fill up the bird feeders and watch as the birds swoop down. The bird boxes and bug hotels encourage a range of wildlife to the garden, which children enjoy learning about under the close supervision of the childminder and her assistant. n Children enthusiastically participate in 'dinosaur yoga' sessions. They bend, stretch and breathe deeply, while reciting dinosaur names. This activity promotes children's physical development and extends their range of vocabulary. Even the youngest children manage the trickiest of names. n The childminder is particularly effective at supporting children's communication and language development. Children enjoy listening to stories while sitting on the childminder's lap, and she asks questions to encourage them to think and link their knowledge. They sing songs together and thoroughly enjoy performing

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the actions. n The childminder and her assistant observe children and assess their level of development and interests. They monitor the progress children make from their starting points. n The childminder develops children's mathematical awareness by using mathematical language and encouraging counting and adding in everyday

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13 January 2020 activities. For example, as children make their snowman sandwiches, she encourages them to take a number of raisins to make the snowman's eyes, and talks about a 'bigger' circle for the body and a 'smaller' circle for the head. n Children are encouraged to manage risk and challenge themselves. For example, young children are helped to negotiate stairs carefully, while the childminder reminds them not to rush and to take care. n The childminder and her assistant help children to develop their independence as they help to prepare their lunch. However, they have not yet considered how to promote independence further by providing a range of tools for children to contribute fully in these types of activities. n Partnerships with parents are extremely positive. Parents appreciate the sharing of information, the variety of activities, and the care and education their children receive. n The childminder and her assistant work effectively as a team. They review their

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practice daily and evaluate their work. Regular supervision ensures the childminder's assistant has a good understanding of his role. n The childminder evaluates the service she provides. She seeks feedback from parents, children and other professionals. This contributes to an accurate assessment and enables her to identify strengths and weaknesses. n The childminder and her assistant have completed training in safeguarding and first aid. The childminder identifies other training she would like to access to ensure her continuous professional development. n Children enjoy a very nutritious and varied diet, which contributes successfully to their physical well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of the various types and signs of abuse, and the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about the welfare of a child. They know how to keep children safe from extreme views and behaviours. The childminder and her assistant ensure their home is secure at all times and any risks and hazards to children's safety are identified. The childminder teaches children how to manage risks safely and with skill.

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n provide age-appropriate tools to enable children to develop independence even further when preparing their own food.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478641 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10076068 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 15 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Willerby, East Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

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 observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector viewed areas of the home that are used for childminding. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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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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