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

During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder has become even more passionate about providing children with activities outdoors. Children excitedly share with visitors how they enjoy going to their 'secret wood'. Here they have many opportunities to explore and take risks. Children enjoy climbing steep hills and washing their muddy wellington boots in the water. The childminder sparks children's interests in learning as she introduces them to the many different fungi which are found in the woods. Children recall prior learning with excitement. For instance, they share how they have already found a witch's butter mushroom and are now searching for a giant puff ball mushroom.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming home environment. She provides reassurance and cuddles when children are unsure and require extra support. Children develop secure attachments with the childminder. They are exceptionally happy and settled in her care. The childminder is a good role model and is calm and well mannered. She gently explains simple boundaries to help children understand risks, feel safe and behave well. Children's behaviour is good. They remember to use good manners and are kind and caring towards each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder identifies what she wants children to learn and has good expectations for their development. She successfully implements a range of activities, including many active and sensory experiences. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years to assess the progress they make. She identifies next steps to build on children's prior skills and shares these with parents. n The childminder encourages children to talk about what they are doing as they play. She prompts discussion and asks well-timed questions that help children to think about what might happen next. This helps to promote children's thinking skills. n Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents informed about their child's development. She keeps them updated throughout the day by sending them photos of their children playing. Comments from parents are positive. They are very happy with her service and describe her as

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'remarkable'. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's interests when they first start. However, she does not gather enough information about children's prior learning to help her plan more precisely for children's learning from the outset. n The childminder supports children to develop their independence skills. Children learn to take responsibility for completing tasks for themselves. For instance, they put on their own shoes and wellingtons before they go out to play and cut

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18 August 2021 up their own fruit at snack time. Good hygiene routines are embedded into practice. Children consistently wash their hands after visiting the bathroom and before snack. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. For instance, she encourages children to name shapes, identify colours, count and recognise numbers in everyday activities. n The childminder plans a range of exciting and interesting activities, which ignites children's love of learning. For instance, children delight in making their own potions and perfumes in the garden. They carefully fill containers with water and add colourings using pipettes. They add orange peel and mint leaves and talk about the different fragrances they make. Children become absorbed in their play and concentrate well for extended periods. n The childminder evaluates her practice successfully, overall. She reviews her activities and environment regularly and collects parents' views through

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discussions. Although the childminder has attended training, such as paediatric first aid, child protection and food safety, she has not fully considered looking at broader topics to expand her knowledge and skills further. n Children are very sociable. They form early friendships with each other. For instance, older children interact well with younger children and sensitively include them in their play. They share resources well and take turns when selecting which resources to use.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding. She recognises her responsibility to protect children from harm. The childminder is conscious of the signs and symptoms in relation to child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She makes sure that her safeguarding training is updated regularly to keep her knowledge and understanding up to date. The childminder carries out regular visual safety checks on her home to reduce any hazards. This helps her to promote children's safety and welfare to the highest level. The childminder keeps accurate records. For instance, she records accidents and reports to parents in a timely manner.

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should:

n gather more information from parents when children first start to help plan more precisely for their learning n focus more precisely on building a targeted programme of professional development to increase knowledge and skills that help raise the quality of teaching and practice even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2499270 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10191805 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Harrogate. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed an evaluation of a planned activity. n The inspector spoke with parents about the care and education being provided by the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder discussed with the inspector her learning intentions for children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

18 August 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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18 August 2021 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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