Hamlet, Liann

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

The childminder, generally, plans each day to ensure that all children are able to make progress in their learning and development. She takes children out on visits in the local area to teach them about the natural world. Children see the changes in the environment that happen over the seasons. They learn how to use magnifiers to look closely at leaves that they have collected. The childminder introduces words, such as 'soft' and 'crinkly', as they explore the leaves together. Children become more confident to use new words they have learned, which supports their early language development.

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The provision is good

Children are happy, safe and cooperate positively with the familiar daily routines. The childminder tells children what is going to happen during the day, for example when they have to get ready to pick up other children from school. This helps children to understand what is happening next, so they are able to cope well with changes in routine during the day.

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The provision is good

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder had to close her setting for a while. As children returned, she quickly identified that some of them were less confident than previously. The childminder has worked closely with parents to make sure that children catch up so they are well placed to continue their learning. She continues to closely monitor any changes in children's needs, so that she can provide the right support.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses books to support children's learning. She plans times during the day to read to children and nurtures a love of books. During the inspection, the childminder read the children a story about a hedgehog. Children found out that a hedgehog has spines that are sharp and give them protection. They learn that books are a good way to learn more about the world around them. n Children find out how to keep themselves safe and promote their good health. The childminder talks to children about road safety and other potential hazards, when they are on outings. She uses resources that help children learn about healthy lifestyles, such as brushing their teeth. She works with parents to ensure that the snacks and meals children have are balanced and healthy. n The childminder takes time to reflect on how well she meets the needs of children and their families. She is keen to develop her skills and knowledge

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need to do better?

through training. She works closely with other childminders in the local area, which gives her opportunities to share ideas and good practice with them. n Children are encouraged to become independent in managing their care needs. The childminder provides a designated place for them to store their personal

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21 October 2021 belongings. She encourages children to find their own coats and shoes when they are getting ready to go out. Older children are keen to help the youngest ones, who are less independent. This helps children begin to understand that others may have different needs from their own. n The childminder plays with the children and, generally, supports their learning well. However, sometimes, she does not observe and identify when children are ready to move on from what they already know and can do. As a result, opportunities to maximise children's progress are, occasionally, missed. n Children seek out the childminder when they need reassurance and comforting. The childminder is quick to respond to them and knows how to support the needs of individual children. Consequently, children have good levels of well- being, which means they are happy and ready to learn. n Children learn to identify different sounds around them, for example as they play

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need to do better?

with musical instruments. The childminder encourages children to listen to and repeat the sounds she makes with bells and maracas. Children begin to discriminate different sounds with confidence, which promotes their early literacy development. n The childminder has established successful ways to keeps parents informed about their children's learning and care arrangements. Parents spoken to on the day of the inspection were very positive about the impact that the childminder's practice had on children's learning and development. They described how the childminder worked with them during the pandemic to make sure that the good partnerships continued.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder makes sure that her setting is safe for children. She completes daily checks of the house and garden to identify any potential risks or hazards. The childminder accesses regular training to ensure that her understanding of safeguarding is current and robust. She knows the signs that may cause her to be concerned about a child's welfare and what are her responsibilities. The childminder has policies and procedures in place that are discussed with parents to demonstrate her commitment to the health and safety of their children. She makes sure that these are reviewed, so they continue to be relevant and appropriate.

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should:

n strengthen observations of children's learning to assess when they are ready for new challenges that will develop their skills and knowledge and support children to achieve these successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563320 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10191259 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Beverley, Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder 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 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 spoke to parents by phone during the inspection to gain their views. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk to discuss how the curriculum is planned and implemented. n The inspector and childminder completed a joint observation of an activity to identify the impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at a range of policies and procedures that the childminder uses in her setting.

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Inspection activities

21 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

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