Childminder in North 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 building strong relationships with them so they develop positive attitudes to learning and feel safe and secure. n The childminder shows how she manages children's behaviour very well. She helps them to develop awareness of the consequences of their actions and how these impact on others. She demonstrates how she helps children to develop self-confidence and resilience. She explains that she offers praise and encouragement for children to succeed. n The childminder has an extensive knowledge of safeguarding and how to ensure that children in her care are protected and kept safe. She understands the reporting procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child. She

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This provision meets requirements

knows how to support children to understand wider issues such as bullying and internet safety. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She ensures that she provides parents with detailed information on their child's day. She knows the importance of providing continuity of support for children's learning and development. n The childminder knows how to gather information on children's abilities and interests when they start at the setting, to help plan future support. The childminder describes how she plans a broad range of activities to support children's development and prepare them for the next stages in their learning. n The childminder knows how to reflect on the quality of her practice and setting. She will gather feedback from parents to help her to identify any improvements needed. The childminder will evaluate the quality of her activities and ask

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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 EY341899 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10117410 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 7 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in the Thorpe Willoughby area of Selby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk. The childminder discussed how she provides activities and resources for children across the areas of learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding procedures. n The inspector checked the suitability of all relevant members of the household, and reviewed policies and procedures.

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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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