Childminder 500777

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 enjoy attending the setting. This is evident from the smiles on their faces and their enthusiasm to join in with activities. They are very comfortable in the childminder's care and approach her with much affection. There is a warm, welcoming atmosphere which helps children to feel safe and secure. The childminder provides a stimulating environment for children. The playroom is inviting, with high-quality resources readily available. When not engaged in planned activities, children confidently initiate their own play. For example, after seeing the inspector use her laptop, they find the toy laptop and mimic her actions. Exciting activities at the setting contribute significantly to children's good developmental progress. Books are readily available and are used well by the childminder to promote children's learning. Children love to settle down with a book. They currently enjoy taking these into the den they have made with the

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The provision is good

childminder. Children acquire skills they will need for their future independence. For example, they learn how to change their clothes when they return from nursery and how to sit at the table to eat. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has high expectations for every child and for their behaviour. This incudes having strict rules for their conduct when on outings to help keep them safe.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is particularly nurturing and extremely proud of all of the children in her care. She clearly enjoys her job, and her enthusiasm for her role sparks children's positive attitude towards learning. n The childminder fully understands that what children are taught in the early years will help them be successful in the future. She knows what children need to know and be able to do before they start school, and she prepares them well for this move. She keeps a close eye on the progress that children make. Good partnerships with the other settings that children attend mean that all parties work together to help children. n A strong focus on promoting speech and language is making sure that all children are becoming good communicators. Children confidently talk about and describe their experiences at the setting and at home. They learn new language and even correct the childminder if she does not use the right words. For

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need to do better?

example, they quickly tell her that they have an 'excavator' at home not a 'digger'. n Useful information is gained from parents about their children's care needs, likes, dislikes and routines before they start. However, this could be strengthened further by gathering additional information about children's experiences prior to when they first start, to help with early curriculum planning. n Care routines are good. High standards of cleanliness are maintained to prevent cross infection. Children are taught about the importance of handwashing and

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need to do better?

23 January 2020 eating healthily. They have a quiet place to rest and take naps. n Partnerships with parents are positive and both parties work well together to promote children's welfare and learning. The childminder speaks daily to parents as well as sharing information through instant messages and newsletters. n The childminder values children as individuals and treats them all equally. She talks confidently about their characters and what they like to do. She provides some activities to raise their awareness of diversity. However, the childminder has not explored how she can help children to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of people, families and communities beyond their own. n The childminder is an experienced and qualified childcare practitioner. She has a positive attitude towards professional development and keeps up to date with changes to legalisation. The childminder evaluates her practice and makes

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need to do better?

changes to improve. For example, she has recently reviewed her procedure for recording details of children's progress. This is now less burdensome and onerous, which promotes her own well-being. n The childminder occasionally works with an assistant who is also very experienced in providing childcare. Her work is monitored by the childminder and she is encouraged to complete training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder makes sure that children are kept safe. She checks the play areas and removes anything that might harm a child. Children are kept within her sight or hearing. The childminder raises children's awareness of how to keep themselves safe. She has a good understanding of her responsibilities for reporting any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. She is aware of the indicators that children may be at risk and of her duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that put them in danger.

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should:

n gather additional information about children's experiences prior to them starting at the setting, to enhance the curriculum further n explore additional ways to increase children's understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own and to reflect on their differences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500777 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10070269 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 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 8 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in York. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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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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