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

The childminder is very experienced and highly qualified. She is dedicated to enriching the lives of young children. Children quickly settle in this welcoming setting. They smile and laugh in response to the childminder and her assistants' warm interactions. The childminder and her assistants have high expectations for children. Children are creative and have clear ideas of what they would like to do. They concentrate on activities for long periods. For example, children are curious to find out how to make 'sausages' and 'worms' out of the dough. They peer intently inside the machine to find out how it works.

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The provision is good

Children learn to keep themselves safe from an early age. For example, they look out for tools in the outdoor area. The childminder explains to children not to enter the kitchen. They listen and understand the rules. Children learn to negotiate and cooperate with their peers. They play with their friends, share toys and the childminder's and her assistants' time. The childminder does all she can to support parents in the care of their children. She has effective settling-in processes in place. The childminder places a high priority on getting to know children's individual development, routines and interests. Children receive effective support to deal with changes in their lives, such as when they have new siblings or move house. The childminder forms positive bonds and relationships with children and their families.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides an effective curriculum. She plans a range of activities that are based on children's ideas and interests. For example, children enjoy using a magnifying glass to look at different minibeasts. They have opportunities to collect eggs from the chickens and feed the newborn lambs. n The childminder provides enriching life experiences for children. She makes good use of resources in her community. For example, children enjoy attending local events, such as the nativity play at the church. This allows them to gain confidence and develop good social skills. n Children receive good support from the childminder to develop their mathematical awareness. For example, the childminder encourages children to recognise numbers as they play with dough. She counts with them as they play. Children show that they recognise colours and shapes from an early age. n The childminder and her assistants support children's early communication and

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language skills. They use effective teaching strategies, including repeating, recalling and questioning. This helps them to determine children's level of understanding. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents value the flexible and responsive service that the childminder provides. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents

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need to do better?

27 October 2021 leave and collect their children at the door. The childminder makes sure that this does not have an adverse impact on children's care and provides verbal daily feedback to each parent. n Children learn about diversity and differences beyond their own family experiences. The childminder helps children to develop a deeper understanding of other communities. For example, they enjoy regular visits from people of different cultures. n The childminder helps children to learn about non-stereotypical gender roles. She proactively encourages all children, regardless of their characteristics, to participate in a wide range of educational and play-based activities. n The childminder and her assistants support children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children follow good hygiene routines. They know why they need to wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating. Children use their own labelled

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towels and flannels when washing their hands and face. This helps to prevent the spread of germs. n Children receive good support as they get ready to move on to the next stages in their lives and school. The childminder shares detailed reports with parents. She meets teachers and supports children in their school visits. However, the childminder does not collect or share information with staff from other settings that children attend. This does not fully support continuity in children's learning. n The childminder and her assistants are committed professionals. They want all children to have the best possible start in life. However, the childminder's monitoring and supervision of her assistants are not precise enough to offer targeted support, to raise their good practice to an even higher level. n The childminder has clear actions for development. For instance, she has completed a forest school qualification at level 3 and plans to develop the

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants are aware of their roles and responsibilities to safeguard children. They know who to contact should they have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder and her assistants can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse, including when a child may be at risk of radicalisation. They know how to recognise when children are at risk of harm and what action they would take to report their concerns. This helps to promote the welfare of children effectively. The childminder and her assistants carry out regular risk assessments of the premises and activities that children take part in.

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should:

27 October 2021 n develop ways to share information about children's learning with other settings they also attend n supervise and monitor the assistants' performance and training more carefully, to help raise the quality of their teaching to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2539726 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10208660 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 12 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Crakehall, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status and works with several assistants. She provides early funded 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder carried out a learning walk with the inspector. They discussed the learning environment and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke to the children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The inspector looked at various documents, including paediatric first-aid qualifications.

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Inspection activities

27 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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