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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled with the childminder and her family. They snuggle happily with her as they wake from their nap. Children confidently look to the childminder for reassurance when there are visitors in the setting. Children develop a love of books. They sit comfortably on the childminder's lap to listen to their favourite book about animals. They have fun lifting flaps and making animal sounds.

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The provision is good

The childminder gets to know the children and their families very well. This helps to promote children's learning and safety. The childminder kept in close contact with them while they were not able to attend her setting during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. She acknowledges the difficulties that children have experienced and recognises why some children find it difficult to settle. The childminder is particularly aware of their lack of social contact. She works closely with parents to help children to get used to being away from their familiar surroundings. The childminder works flexibly to provide them with a good level of one-to-one support. Children become confident, eager and motivated in their play and learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows what children can do and how to move them to the next stage of their development. For example, she gently encourages toddlers to make their own way to the wheeled toys that they like. This helps them to develop the necessary strength and balance to explore their environment. They smile proudly at the warm praise they receive for successfully taking a few steps on their own. n Children benefit from a high level of individual support and a programme of learning that focuses on their interests. For example, children have plenty of opportunities for filling and emptying containers. They concentrate for prolonged periods as they tip pebbles in and out of a tipper truck. Children are fascinated when they discover that a toy duck fits into a cup as they play in the water. They joyfully put the duck in and out of the cup and pass it for the adults to take a turn. n The childminder skilfully helps children to revisit a new game that they have

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need to do better?

learned. For example, she supports them to return to the sit-and-ride car because they have enjoyed waving 'bye bye' as they pretend to drive away. This repetition helps them to remember what they have learned previously. n Parents are overwhelmingly pleased with the care their children receive, particularly the childminder's flexible approach to meeting their requirements. The childminder welcomes the support of the local authority and appreciates the advice she receives. The childminder keeps her basic training up to date to

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12 October 2021 complement her qualification. She also recognises what additional training would further support her practice with the children. n Children develop good language and communication skills. The childminder understands the impact that dummies can have on language development, so she removes them when children wake up. This means that they practise sounds freely because their babbling is not hindered. The childminder encourages children further by chatting to them about their play and repeating new sounds. However, there are times when the childminder speaks a little too quickly and a new key word is lost. Also, parents are not always aware of the new words that their children are practising with the childminder. n The childminder is gradually making improvements to her new home and has sensibly prioritised children's safety. For instance, to help children enjoy a healthy lifestyle, she has prioritised the development of the outdoor play space.

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need to do better?

Children have lots of fun developing their skills and balance. Their regular access to exercise in the fresh air means that they work up a healthy appetite. They use cutlery with increasing control and learn routines for having their hands and faces washed.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder accesses local authority safeguarding training. She is alert to all signs that could raise concerns about children's well-being. The childminder keeps up to date with changing processes for referring child protection concerns to safeguarding authorities. She completes effective risk assessments to ensure that children are kept safe without limiting their play and development options. Children learn to keep themselves safe by developing the skills they need to balance and pull themselves up.

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should:

n enhance the focus on children's language development and share this with parents so that they can extend children's learning at home even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459462 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10115145 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 9 Date of previous inspection 1 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Hessle, near Hull. She usually operates during term time from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds an early years 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 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed children taking part in a range of activities indoors and outside. The childminder also shared information about the children who were not attending on the day of the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of care and teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning, development and welfare. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents required for the safe and effective management of the provision. This included training certificates and information about the children. n The inspector spoke to parents, read their written testimonials and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

12 October 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

12 October 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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