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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children benefit from their time with the childminder. They are very motivated and concentrate for good lengths of time on activities that interest them. They develop good independence in making choices from the toys and experiences on offer, and develop positive attitudes to learning. Children settle well on arrival at the childminder's home. The childminder encourages young children to talk about how they are feeling at the start of the day. Children add their name cards to images of faces showing a range of emotions. They talk about feeling excited. The childminder knows the children well and plans a variety of activities across the curriculum. Children have immense fun exploring the sounds different musical instruments make. They relish joining in with action songs and learn to move their bodies to the rhythm of the music. The childminder offers praise and encouragement, and children develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

She has consistent expectations regarding children's behaviour and deals with behaviour calmly. Young children have a good understanding of sharing. They happily share special toys they have brought in from home with their friends. Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they know to place safety devices on the playhouse door so they do not trap their fingers.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes and monitors children's play and interests closely to help plan different learning experiences for them. She tracks children's progress successfully and this helps her identify any weaker areas in their learning. The childminder knows how to find appropriate support from other professionals, if necessary, to help all children make good progress. n The childminder encourages parents to share information on children's learning experiences from home. Parents' written comments about the quality of the childcare their children receive are very complimentary. However, the childminder is not always successful in sharing consistent information with parents on how they can support children's learning at home to ensure children continue to make good progress. n Children welcome the enthusiastic childminder's engagement in their play. The childminder supports younger children's communication and language well. For

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example, she extends their words into simple sentences and introduces new words into their vocabulary as they play. Nevertheless, at times the childminder does not give children time to think and express their views before she answers the question for them or asks another question. n The childminder helps children to develop good mathematical skills. For example, as children explore shapes of savoury snacks, she introduces new mathematical language and concepts.

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need to do better?

7 February 2020 n The childminder develops children's love of books and reading. She provides a good range of fictional and factual books which link to the current themes and play opportunities children engage in, such as 'winter' and 'Chinese New Year'. n Children learn about the wider world. For example, the childminder reads story books to children about festivals from other cultures and models words from other languages. This gives children the opportunity to discuss and recognise what makes themselves, and other people, unique. n Children are physically active and play outdoors daily. The childminder recognises that children prefer to be outdoors. She provides a stimulating outdoor play area in which children investigate and explore. Children have opportunities to enjoy walks in the community and learn about the natural world. n The childminder reflects on her practice well and knows her own strengths and

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weaknesses. She gathers feedback from parents and children to inform planned developments. n The childminder accesses training and professional webinars to extend and develop her professional skills and expertise. For instance, she has used her new knowledge to give her confidence in delivering music-and-movement activities to help children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder promotes children's physical skills well. For example, she encourages babies to pull themselves to stand and try to take their first steps. She offers words of encouragement and stays close by to ensure that children are safe.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and child protection requirements. She knows how to help protect children's welfare and keep them safe. The childminder has a clear understanding about the signs that may cause her to be concerned about a child's welfare. She is clear about the procedures to follow to raise safeguarding concerns to the relevant authorities should she need to. The childminder has written policies which she implements effectively. She closely supervises children and teaches them about safety in the home.

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should:

n strengthen partnerships with parents to share consistent information with them on how they can support children's learning at home n provide children with sufficient time to process their thoughts, to enable them to respond to questions and express their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552035 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10143630 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Hull. She operates Monday to Friday during term time only, from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home that she uses with children and discussed how she operates her practice. n The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interactions with them. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including children's learning records and policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector jointly considered the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

7 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

7 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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