Childminder in North 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 children with a warm, safe and stimulating environment. Children are able to access a range of toys and resources independently. Younger children enjoy practising their mark-making skills. They hold pens skilfully as they draw using interactive games. The childminder praises children's efforts and talks to them about what they have drawn. She provides opportunities for children to practise their physical skills. For example, children visit stay-and-play groups where they actively play and socialise with other children, and local parks.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes positive behaviour and sets high expectations for children. She encourages them to use good manners and show kindness towards each other. For example, the childminder reminds children to use 'please' and 'thank you', and to share with their friends. Children respond well to the praise and encouragement that the childminder gives them. They are happy, secure and settled in the childminder's care. She knows them well and is interested in what they say and do. The childminder sensitively responds to children if they get upset and acts quickly to reassure them. She is aware of what children need to learn next. The childminder uses this information, along with her knowledge of children's interests, to help her plan an effective curriculum.

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need to do better?

n Children form strong bonds with their childminder and enjoy her undivided attention as she sits and plays alongside them. The childminder calmly guides children's development through activities that interest them. She provides a homely environment where children can experience a broad range of daily activities which cover the seven areas of learning. However, at times, the childminder does not create the best opportunities for the youngest children to explore, investigate and learn about the natural world. n The childminder regularly evaluates her provision, which helps to improve outcomes for children. For example, she has enhanced the play experiences she provides for boys which encompass how they learn. Children now have opportunities to lead their own play and access resources independently. The childminder completes all statutory training and strives to keep her knowledge up to date. However, she does not target professional development

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opportunities in order to help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level. n The childminder has established strong and effective partnerships with parents and other early years professionals. This helps her to meet children's individual needs and support their learning and care. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their children's progress. Parents are highly complimentary about the learning and care that their children receive. They

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4 February 2020 describe the childminder as 'one in a million' and comment that their children 'have blossomed in her care'. n The childminder communicates well with children. She gives clear explanations to help their learning, and encourages children to learn new words, such as 'huge'. The childminder reminds children of this new word when they look at dinosaurs in their play. She is very expressive in her use of language, which supports children's engagement and learning. n Children move freely around the childminder's home and choose what they would like to do. They are confident and self-assured individuals who are becoming more independent. Children make informed choices about their play and the childminder follows their lead. When children are keen to use dough, the childminder provide props and tools to support their fine movement. The childminder skilfully introduces mathematical language. Children think about

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size. For instance, they make comparisons of quantities as they compare 'more' and 'less'. n The childminder uses innovative methods to inspire children to learn about the world around them and each other. For example, she creates interactive displays with photographs in trays to encourage children to recognise themselves and their peers. Children giggle as they lift the flap to look for their photograph and recall the shape on the flap with the person. They learn about the world around them through the extremely well-planned activities that the childminder provides. Children visit various places in the local community as they learn about different people and ways of life.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She reviews her policies and procedures regularly to ensure that they are kept up to date with any changes. She makes sure that her paediatric first-aid training is refreshed and her safeguarding knowledge is up to date. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of abuse. Additionally, she knows the procedures to follow and professionals to contact if she has any concerns. The childminder checks the premises to minimise potential risks and teaches children what to do in the event of an emergency.

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should:

n create more opportunities for the youngest children to explore, investigate and learn about the natural world n focus on how professional development opportunities can be used to raise the quality of the already good practice to an outstanding level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400527 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10071739 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 4 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday and Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk of the premises. She 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 in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions with them.

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Inspection activities

4 February 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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Inspection activities

4 February 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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