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 are happy in this warm, welcoming and homely environment. They are confident and show high levels of self-esteem. Children chat happily about their experiences in the setting and their home life. They are keen to be involved in the stimulating activities on offer and are eager to learn. The childminder plans opportunities for children to experiment and explore. For example, children begin to understand cause and effect as they mix the sand and water together outside. They make a pretend birthday cake for the childminder using a piece of grass for the candle. Children sing 'happy birthday' as the childminder pretends to blow the candle out.

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The provision is good

Children are safe and have secure attachments with the childminder, who is kind and considerate. The childminder interacts positively with children. She offers them plenty of praise and encouragement as they play. Children behave well and are kind to others. The childminder has high expectations for children and understands how to manage their behaviour well. She supports children to develop respect for others who are different to themselves. For instance, children learn about other beliefs and celebrations through activities and discussion.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has carefully planned her curriculum and knows what she wants children to learn. Her curriculum is ambitious and is well thought out so that children make progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She works with the information provided by parents and uses her own observations to establish children's starting points in learning. The childminder uses relevant guidance to support her assessments of children's progress and what they need to know next. n The childminder is a positive role model. She uses good language skills to teach children how to sound out letters and repeats simple sentences to help children to follow instructions. At times, in her enthusiasm, the childminder does not allow sufficient time for children to think about what she has said and respond. n Children have good opportunities to be physically active and learn about the

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wider community. Children enthusiastically share photos of a trip they took on a bus. They recall where they went and what they saw. The childminder recognises that during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic restrictions, children's experiences in the community were limited. Therefore, she plans for children to visit different places of interest, such as farms and parks. n The childminder plans opportunities when children play to support their mathematical knowledge and skills. She encourages them to count throughout the day. For instance, children count the stones they collect in the garden. They

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9 July 2021 talk about the different shapes and sizes they can see. n The childminder encourages children to develop their independence by supporting them to complete age-appropriate tasks. For example, they wash and dry their hands before eating, and help to prepare meals and snacks. n The childminder understands the benefits of working closely with parents to promote continuity of children's care and learning. Parents speak highly about the childminder and her setting. They praise her passion, dedication and genuine care that she shows for their children. Parents say that the childminder provides wonderful experiences which help their children to develop. They comment that the childminder keeps them up to date with their child's progress and that they feel included in decisions she makes regarding their child. n The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and identifies areas to improve and develop. She keeps her knowledge and skills current. For example, the

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childminder has taken part in oral health training. The childminder recognises the importance of providing a healthy diet for children, to support their learning. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks, and understand why these are good for them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding. She is able to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse, including wider safeguarding concerns, such as internet safety. The childminder is aware of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns regarding children's safety or welfare. The environment is safe and secure. The childminder completes a daily risk assessment before children arrive. Children learn to keep safe with gentle reminders from the childminder. For example, they wash their hands and learn to use a tissue.

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n give children enough time to process their thoughts, to help them to work things out for themselves and to express their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553394 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10174895 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 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She operates all year round, from 8.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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 This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the curriculum is organised. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n The inspector held conversations with children during the inspection. n The inspector gathered the views of the parents.

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Inspection activities

9 July 2021 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

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