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 Good

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The provision is good

Children enjoy moving around the playroom and make choices in their play. They listen well to favourite stories and respond well to the childminder's cues and questions as she turns the pages. Children show their awareness of familiar words, naming things, such as animals, as the childminder points to pictures. They thrive in the outdoors. Children use their energy to run freely and develop their physical skills as they climb and explore the garden. They show good levels of motivation in their play and learning for their age. The childminder supports children's interest in dinosaurs, inside and outside. She adds expressive language, encouraging them to use new words, such as 'smooth' or 'spiky'. The childminder helps children to count, recognise colours and patterns and promotes letters and the sounds they represent. Children are quickly developing the skills they need to prepare them for the next stage in their learning.

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The provision is good

Children settle well. The childminder has a gentle approach with children. She gives them a lot of attention and encourages their independence from an early age. Children listen to her instructions and attempt to do things for themselves, such as pulling down their own zips on their coats. She promotes manners and reminds children about taking turns.

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need to do better?

n Children behave well for their young age. However, the childminder sometimes misses opportunities for children to gain a better understanding of their own feelings and ability to respond to the feelings of others. n Resources, toys and equipment are stored well in the playroom. However, the childminder does not always encourage children to help with simple tasks. For example, she does not remind children to tidy up resources before starting a new activity or playing with even more toys. As a result, the playroom becomes full and too busy and children cannot fully engage in their chosen play or activity. n The childminder offers activities and resources that capture children's imaginations and promote their learning. For example, she offers teapots and pans outside. Children pour water from one to the other eagerly. As they enjoy filling and emptying, the childminder introduces 'half-full' and 'empty'. This

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supports children's awareness of early mathematical skills. n Children's language is fostered well. The childminder talks to children and is responsive to their needs. She asks them questions and gives them explanations to help build on their understanding. The childminder encourages children to recall past events and gives them time to process and to respond to her. She uses stories, songs and rhymes to build on children's emerging language effectively.

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need to do better?

10 March 2020 n Children have lots of opportunities to explore books independently. Younger children choose books, turn the pages and point to pictures. Children copy words that the childminder uses. This extends their vocabulary and speaking skills further. n Children benefit from opportunities to visit places within the community with the childminder and explore new areas of interest. They visit the library, parks and the beach, or attend childminding groups. This helps them develop their social skills. n Children's health is supported well. They eat healthy home-cooked meals. The childminder teaches them good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands on arrival, after outdoor play and before handling food. The childminder offers praise and encouragement effectively, which helps to build children's self- confidence and boost their emotional well-being. n The childminder seeks the views of parents and uses these to evaluate and

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enhance her provision. Parents speak very highly of the childminder. She identifies further training opportunities to continually build her knowledge and skills. n The qualified childminder is passionate about her role and the part she plays in the lives of young children. She is committed to ensuring all children achieve and make the best progress. The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals, such as health visitors and teachers. She regularly shares information about children, including assessment reports.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the signs of abuse and neglect and her duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that put them at risk. She fully understands how to identify, raise and follow up any concerns regarding all aspects of safeguarding, including radicalisation. The childminder is committed to ensuring children's safety. She regularly accesses safeguarding training and keeps her knowledge up to date. The childminder knows the local referral procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She identifies potential risks in the environment and addresses these promptly.

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should:

n help children to gain a better understanding of their own and other's feelings and to be able to respond to the feelings of others n teach children the importance of caring for resources and how to cooperate more and enjoy the responsibility of helping to carry out small, simple tasks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314372 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10062776 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 19 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Beeford, near Driffield. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday during term time. In school holidays she works Wednesday and Thursday. 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 childminder described how she organises her setting and the play and learning experiences she provides for children. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by children. She observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector conducted a joint observation of an activity and discussed the emerging strengths and areas for development. n The inspector viewed and discussed documentation, including public liability insurance, professional development and the suitability checks of all adults living on the premises. n The childminder discussed the self-evaluation and the impact this has on her provision. The inspector spoke to a number of parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

10 March 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

10 March 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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