Childminder EY297309

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

Children form relaxed and secure relationships with the childminder. They are confident and happy and show a sense of belonging. The childminder has high expectations for the children and models good behaviour. As a result, children behave well and display excellent manners. The childminder offers continuous praise and encourages children to challenge their abilities. This contributes to children's self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children are encouraged to move freely around the home and choose resources independently. The environment supports the interests and needs of the children. The activities provided enable children to progress in their learning. The childminder continuously talks to children about what they are doing. She encourages them to recall their activities and talk about their families and friends. This supports children's language and communication skills well.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides ample opportunity for children to experience the outdoors and the wider community. They develop physical and social skills as they learn about places such as the beach, parks and the local aquarium. The childminder uses her observations and assessments of the children to plan for their future learning. She gathers information from parents prior to children starting and uses this alongside her own observations to plan for the next steps in children's development.

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n Children are settled in their environment and keen to learn. They are reassured that the childminder is nearby as they confidently explore their environment. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and helps them learn how to keep themselves safe. She encourages children to carefully manage risks and think about their actions. n Children enjoy cuddling up to the childminder to listen to a story. The childminder discusses the pictures and uses appropriate questioning to challenge the children's thinking. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. She supports them in putting on their shoes and coats and praises their successes. This contributes to children's self-motivation. n The childminder successfully promotes children's vocabulary. She extends the range of words as she describes and explains to children what she is doing and seeing. Children enter into natural conversation with the childminder. As she

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pronounces words clearly and correctly, children repeat them and receive praise for doing so. n The childminder promotes children's health effectively. She encourages children

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16 January 2020 to cover their mouths when coughing and wash their hands regularly. She explains the reasons for these actions and the importance of good hygiene routines. n The childminder helps children to develop their mathematical knowledge through their play activities. They count the number of pens they are drawing with and the number of dinosaurs and cars they have. The childminder spontaneously uses positional language. She encourages children to talk about objects being 'above' or 'below' and 'bigger' or 'smaller'. This increases children's early mathematical awareness. n Children take part in regular outdoor play activities. They get plenty of fresh air and exercise. For example, they visit local parks and the beach, where they can develop their physical skills and overall coordination. n The childminder identifies and takes action to address any gaps in children's learning. She works in partnership with other professionals when additional

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needs are identified. This supports children in reaching their full potential. n On the whole, partnerships with parents are positive. She has established good working relationships, which enables children to settle well. Parents value the care and education given to their children and the variety of opportunities provided. However, more can be done to obtain regular feedback from parents and others to contribute to a more robust self-evaluation assessment. n The childminder provides regular updates about activities children have enjoyed and the progress they are making in their learning. The childminder encourages parents to extend their children's learning at home. This helps to provide continuity for children's development. n The childminder teaches children about keeping safe on the premises. Although she talks to children about fire safety and emergency procedures, she does not routinely carry out fire evacuations.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder provides safe and secure premises. She carries out risk assessments and visually checks the environment before children arrive. She supervises children closely, particularly when on outings. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has completed appropriate training and knows the action she must take if she has concerns about a child. She understands the 'Prevent' duty and how to keep children safe from extreme views and behaviours. She talks to children about keeping safe online.

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n enhance opportunities to further develop children's understanding of fire safety,

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16 January 2020 by routinely practising the fire evacuation procedure n seek and include the views of others as part of the evaluation process.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297309 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10062789 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 14 Date of previous inspection 13 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Beverley. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 viewed areas of the home that were used for childminding. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation, including checking evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and older children who provided written feedback. n The inspector sampled a variety of documentation, including the childminder's first-aid certificate, policies and procedures and professional development records.

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Inspection activities

16 January 2020 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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16 January 2020 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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