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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time in this setting. The childminder wants all children to make the best possible progress. She watches children as they play and uses her observations to help identify any gaps in their development. The childminder provides children with hands-on learning experiences and encourages them to make choices in their learning. Children enjoy investigating different-coloured objects in a large tray. They explore scarves, feathers and shakers, and enjoy filling and emptying containers. Younger children look at their reflections in shiny objects. Children spend long periods engaged in activities. They develop their imaginations when the play in the role-play kitchen. Younger children pretend to make a drink for the childminder and tell her it is 'hot'.

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The provision is good

Children show that they are very settled. This is demonstrated when they wake up and put their arms out to cuddle the childminder. They are very happy and laugh throughout their play. The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement. Children behave very well. They listen to each other, take turns and share toys. The childminder helps children to talk about and recognise their emotions. She is aware that some of the restrictions due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic have impacted on children's social development. She is now planning to take children to local playgroups to help them to develop their confidence in larger groups. Children benefit from daily outings in the local community.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a learning environment in which children thrive. She very carefully considers children's interests, and knows the skills that she wants children to learn next. The childminder plans appropriate activities across all areas of learning to help children make good progress. She prepares children very well for the next stage in their learning. Children are confident and enthusiastically join in with activities. n Children take part in many activities that help to develop their communication and language. The childminder teaches children new words to help develop their vocabulary. Children join in with familiar rhymes and listen carefully to the childminder. The childminder uses gestures and signs with younger children to help develop their understanding. Children become confident communicators. n The childminder plans many opportunities to help children to develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for later writing. Older children make marks in

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a tray of oats and write pretend shopping lists on a blackboard. Younger children turn knobs and handles, put pegs in a board, and roll balls along the floor. n The childminder encourages young children to develop their early literacy skills. A good range of books are freely available for children to look at. Children enjoy sitting on cosy beanbags to read their favourite stories. Children turn the pages

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28 May 2021 and listen intently as the childminder reads. They enjoy visits to the library to choose books that interest and motivate them. n The childminder teaches mathematical concepts when children play. She encourages children to count, and recognise shapes and colours. Children try hard as they work out how to complete puzzles and find the pieces that will fit. n The childminder encourages children to understand the importance of a healthy diet. She works with parents to make sure that children have a balanced diet. Children enjoy daily opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. They develop their physical skills, for example when they visit the park. However, the childminder does not consistently support younger children to do things for themselves, such as putting their own shoes on and learning to feed themselves with a spoon. n The childminder is experienced and well qualified. She evaluates her practice

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and strives to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder attends many training opportunities and networks with other childminders. She is committed to extending her knowledge and skills to benefit the children in her care. n Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents informed about their child's development. She keeps parents updated throughout the day by sending them photos of their children playing. Comments from parents are extremely positive. They say that their children's language and social skills have developed very well since starting with the childminder. However, the childminder does not share precise information with parents about what their children need to learn next.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to keep children safe. She has attended a wide variety of child protection training. The childminder understands what to do if she is worried about a child. She knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder constantly supervises children to make sure that they are safe. She places an emphasis on children learning how to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches children how to come down the stairs safely.

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should:

n plan more opportunities for younger children to practise their self-care skills, to develop their independence further n provide more precise information to parents about what their children need to learn next, to help parents support their children's development at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542454 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10143614 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 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 Richmond. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The childminder and the inspector reflected together on children's learning when they played. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including training certificates and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk together. The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting, plans activities for children and keeps them safe. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate

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times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents through speaking to them and by viewing their written comments.

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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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