Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children before and after school. She places a strong focus on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. The childminder understands the importance of teaching children how to manage their feelings, and to build strong relationships with them so they develop positive attitudes to learning and feel safe and secure. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to help to ensure consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder completes all mandatory training and holds a paediatric first-aid certificate. She also completes training online to further enhance her knowledge. She reflects on her practice to identify and address areas for development to help her to continually improve her service. n The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in keeping children

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safe and protecting them from harm. She knows how to identify signs and indicators of child protection concerns. She knows how to report these concerns, following local safeguarding procedures. The childminder knows how to maintain a safe environment for children to play and learn in, and how to identify and minimise risks to keep them safe. n The childminder knows how to promote children's good health and well-being. Children benefit from a variety of healthy snacks and meals. The childminder understands the importance of following good hygiene practices and supporting children to develop good independence and self-care skills. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She knows how to observe children to find out about their interests and what they can do, then to plan for what they need to learn next in their development.

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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 314283 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10070263 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 10 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 23 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder has been operating since 1987 and lives in Market Weighton, East Yorkshire. She provides care from 8am to 8.45am and 3.15pm to 5pm during term time, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to assess her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including policies, procedures and suitability checks. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements.

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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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