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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder gets to know children very well from the start. Her settling-in arrangements are tailored carefully to meet individual children's needs. She ensures an effective two-way exchange of information is established with parents. This helps children to settle quickly and feel a strong sense of belonging. Children show that they feel relaxed, safe and at home in the warm, friendly environment. The childminder values each child's unique qualities. She uses her good knowledge of children's interests to identify resources that they will enjoy. For instance, when children initially visit her provision, she finds out what they like to play with. The childminder then finds good-quality toys and materials that motivate them to explore and investigate. For example, she provided dinosaur models for a young child's first attendance on their own.

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The provision is good

Children show positive attitudes to their learning and concentrate well, for example, during craft activities. Children of all ages delight in deciding what to create from empty boxes. They use their imaginations and have fun while they develop their ideas. Children are confident and well behaved. The childminder is enthusiastic and passionate about children's care and learning. Children respond well to her high expectations of them, learning to say 'please' and 'thank you' and how to look after themselves well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes children's learning regularly and makes accurate assessments of their progress and development. This helps her to identify and respond to next steps and gaps in their learning, overall. The childminder follows each child's lead well during play. However, on occasions, the childminder does not use her good knowledge to plan adult-led activities as effectively. n Parents are very complimentary about the flexible care provided for their children. They say that the childminder is professional and approachable. Parents appreciate the childminder's frequent communication about their children's progress and development. This helps to ensure a consistent approach from the childminder's home to their own. n Children take part in a wealth of outings, including to local beaches, parks, woods, shops and schools. These trips help to foster children's understanding of the wider world around them and promote their good social skills. Children

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collect natural objects, such as twigs, leaves and pebbles, to play with at the childminder's home. They enjoy fresh air and exercise, for example, when they take the childminder's dog for a walk. n Children delight in singing their favourite nursery rhymes. They cuddle up to the childminder while listening to familiar stories of their choice, such as 'The Gruffalo'. Children chatter to the childminder, who provides an ongoing

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5 March 2020 commentary for their activities. The childminder strongly supports children's communication and early literacy learning. n Young children spontaneously recite numbers to 10 as they stick circles, triangles and stars onto a large sheet of card. They practise their hand-to-eye coordination and small-muscle skills as they spread glue and press the paper down firmly. Children persevere as they attempt to push shapes into the holes in sorters. This helps to develop their interest in early mathematics. n The childminder provides plenty of praise and encouragement for children. She is keen for them to become independent and to learn to keep themselves safe. For example, young children wash their hands so confidently that the childminder says they are 'like surgeons'. She is rigorous in following care routines specified by parents. n Secure bonds between children and the childminder are firmly in place, even

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when children's attendance is occasional. The childminder understands how to provide children with clear and age-appropriate boundaries. She is a positive role model, showing great respect and kindness to children. n The childminder regularly evaluates the quality of her provision. She listens carefully to the views of parents and children to help identify any changes. However, the childminder has not yet found ways to follow a targeted programme of professional development. Following her recent move to a new area, she is keen to meet with other childminders to share ideas and complete training to enrich her teaching skills further. Nevertheless, the childminder ensures that she updates all mandatory qualifications.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps up to date with local procedures for reporting any concerns about a child's welfare. She knows how to identify the possible signs of abuse. The childminder is aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as radicalisation and extremism. She ensures that she completes child protection and paediatric first-aid training regularly. The childminder displays an evacuation plan to support children's safety in the event of an emergency. The childminder supervises children closely during their play and frequently clears away toys that they have finished playing with to avoid trip hazards. She supports children to understand about healthy lifestyles, such as drinking sufficient amounts of water.

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should:

n enhance planning for adult-led activities, particularly for young children, to build even more effectively on their prior learning n focus the programme of professional development to identify and address

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should:

5 March 2020 continuous improvements to the quality of teaching skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425176 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10131609 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 7 Date of previous inspection 10 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Scarborough. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her premises used for childminding. She explained how she plans learning to meet the needs of individual children in her care. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The childminder and the inspector discussed an evaluated activity. n The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written feedback. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

5 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

5 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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