Claire's Little Farmers

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 provides a relaxed and welcoming home environment. Children are happy and secure. The childminder supports children to reach their full potential. Children know where to find resources and are confident to help themselves, or ask for support if they need it. For example, younger children can easily access their favourite toys, such as tractors and trains, and enjoy moving them across the floor. Children enthusiastically sing nursery rhymes and use puppets to bring their favourite songs to life. They enjoy being physically active and show growing confidence in their own abilities. Children demonstrate this as they eagerly put on their wellington boots and waterproof clothing for going outside. They show good coordination skills and learn how to use garden apparatus safely. Children enjoy being outside in the garden and delight in watching the farm activities through the recently installed viewing area. Children show high levels of independence. They

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The provision is good

know their routines well and help to tidy up resources when requested. Children learn about personal hygiene and how be healthy. For example, they regularly wash their hands, enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals and readily engage in discussions about the importance of eating nutritious food.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a secure knowledge of the curriculum she offers to the children and what she wants them to learn. She monitors and plans for all children to ensure that they make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses her observations and assessments to identify children's next stage of development and where they may need extra support. She liaises with relevant professionals for advice. For example, the childminder has introduced new activities to support children's speech and language development. n The childminder is proactive in reflecting on her practice and identifying areas for development. She assesses any changes made to identity the impact on children's learning. The childminder plans her training to meet the needs of children. For example, she has completed further training to support children's communication and language skills. n The childminder shares a regular two-way flow of information with parents. They

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need to do better?

work together to benefit the support that children receive. The childminder ensures that parents are well informed and are included in every part of her practice. Parents comment that they appreciate the photos they receive throughout the day. They say that they are extremely confident with the care and education that the childminder provides. n The childminder encourages children to improve their speaking and listening skills. She provides children with some useful words to describe the train track and how it fits together. The childminder introduces the concepts of positional language, such as 'over' and 'under'. Furthermore, the childminder listens

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26 October 2021 attentively and repeats some of what children say more clearly, which makes communication with others easier. n The childminder is a positive role model for children. She encourages children to have positive values and behaviours. Therefore, children show kindness and consideration for others. The childminder continually fosters children's confidence and self-esteem through her kind and gentle manner and positive interactions as they play. For example, when minor disputes occur, she swiftly intervenes to support children to understand how to share and take turns. n Children enjoy their time with the childminder and freely access a wide range of activities and resources. They giggle as they complete activities, such as moving the train around the track and adding various items to get through the tunnel. Children explore with a range of materials. However, at times, the childminder does not build on children's ability to investigate and solve problems for

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role to keep children safe. She keeps up to date with changes in child protection legislation by completing mandatory training. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that may indicate a concern about a child's welfare, including abuse and extremism. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns of this nature. The childminder is considerate of younger children's safety. For example, she makes sure that her dog is well supervised when children are present. She ensures that children understand how they should behave when around animals.

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should:

n build on children's ability to investigate and solve problems for themselves to extend their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2513613 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10206546 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

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

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk. They discussed the learning environment and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of household members. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

26 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

26 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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