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 and safe in this welcoming, fun and inviting setting. They confidently explore their surroundings and have access to a wide range of stimulating experiences. The childminder has a kind and caring personality. She is responsive to children's emotional needs and skilfully meets these. Children demonstrate that they have secure attachments with the childminder and seek her out for reassurance, comfort and cuddles. They are keen for her to be part of their play. Children are aware of the routines of the setting and know what is coming next. They eagerly join in with song time and excitedly choose props from a bag to represent different songs. Children join in with the words and actions from the song.

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved. They listen carefully to the childminder's instructions. For example, they help to tidy away resources when they have finished playing with them. The childminder has high expectations for all children. She identifies any gaps in children's learning quickly. She puts support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals involved to make sure that children receive the best possible care and education.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans her curriculum so that children are supported across all areas of learning. She works closely with parents to find out what their children are interested in and to decide what they need to learn next. The childminder adapts her approach to meet children's individual learning needs. n Children who are new to the setting benefit from well-planned and successful settling-in periods. The childminder finds out a wealth of information from parents before their children start. For instance, she asks about children's routines, likes and dislikes and what they can do. She uses all of this information to help children to settle quickly and feel comfortable in her care. n The childminder knows the children she cares for incredibly well. She is aware of where they are in their development and how to support them to make progress. The childminder focuses on helping children to be more confident and

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successfully supports their social and emotional development. She helps children to form friendships with each other and to build positive relationships. n The childminder talks to children all the time and engages them in conversations. She models language and introduces new words to help children to extend their vocabulary. For example, as children paint using autumn leaves and sticks, the childminder introduces words such as 'crispy, crunchy, crackly and prickly' to describe how they feel. However, in her enthusiasm, the childminder asks lots of questions and does not consistently give children

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need to do better?

30 September 2021 enough time to think about what she has said and respond. n Children are active and have plenty of opportunities to get fresh air. The childminder supports children to develop their physical skills. She teaches children about the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. Children help themselves to a healthy snack and learn about the effects that healthy foods can have on their bodies. Children's independence is promoted well. They serve themselves at mealtimes and choose what they would like to eat. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder communicates well with parents. She shares information about what children are doing and learning in the setting, and provides advice and support. This helps to ensure that children's care and learning are consistent in the setting and at home. Parents speak very highly about the childminder and praise her hard work, dedication and passion

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for their children's care and education. n The childminder is experienced and knowledgeable. She attends regular training and meetings to help her to keep up to date with the latest changes in the early years sector. She regularly reflects on her setting and the activities she provides for the children. This helps the childminder to make sure that the activities she provides are challenging and stimulating for all children.

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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 signs and symptoms of abuse, including broader safeguarding concerns, such as extremism and radicalisation. She is aware of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. The childminder knows who to contact should she have any concerns regarding children's safety or welfare. The environment is safe and secure as the childminder completes a daily risk assessment before children arrive. Children learn to keep safe with gentle reminders from the childminder. For example, she teaches them to sit down when they are eating to prevent the risk of choking.

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should:

n allow children more time to think and respond to the questions they are asked, to further support their communication and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2519438 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10206564 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Beverley, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 the 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 discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n Children interacted with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents to gather their views about the setting.

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Inspection activities

30 September 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

30 September 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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