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

Children are safe and extremely happy in this warm and welcoming setting. They have close bonds with the childminder, who is enthusiastic and fun. The childminder finds out about children's experiences at home and what they are interested in. She uses this information to plan experiences that children will enjoy. As a result, children eagerly join in with the activities on offer and show good concentration skills. Children are independent, confident and sociable. They want to do things for themselves and show a can-do attitude towards their learning. Older children have a go at peeling their own oranges for snack. They encourage their friends and younger children to 'keep trying' when they struggle a little to get started.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children's learning and development. She observes children closely to find out what they know, understand and can do. The childminder identifies children's stages of development and what they need to learn next. Children are well behaved and polite. The childminder is a good role model and teaches children to be kind and respectful. She has clear rules and boundaries in place, and children know what is expected of them. For example, all children help to tidy away the toys they have been playing with, before they have snack.

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n The childminder plans her curriculum well so that children make progress across all areas of learning. She is clear about what she wants children to learn and to be able to do by the time they leave her setting. For instance, the childminder teaches children the practical skills that they will need to be ready for school. Children learn to put their own shoes and coats on, use the bathroom independently and wash their hands afterwards. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. She interacts with children in a positive way. The childminder gets down to children's level, and engages them in conversations and discussions. She asks older children questions to help them to extend their thinking and problem- solving skills. For instance, as children make 'potions', they talk about what ingredients they are using and what the potion might do. The childminder links

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this to familiar stories that children have heard. n Children are enthusiastic and confident learners. Older children confidently move from one activity to the next, choosing what they would like to do. However, sometimes, younger children play on the sidelines, and the childminder does not always fully support them to be as engaged in activities and experiences. n The childminder teaches children about the similarities and differences between themselves and other people through discussions and stories. Children talk

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28 October 2021 about different occupations and ways of life. For instance, they recall a recent visit to the dentist to get their teeth checked and chat about going to see the doctor to help to make them better. n Children enjoy a range of home-cooked meals. The childminder encourages children to follow a healthy lifestyle. She reminds children to drink water frequently and encourages them to eat fruit for their snack. Children learn to feed themselves at lunchtime. They take part in regular outdoor play and enjoy walks in the woods. Children jump in puddles, write their name in mud and collect different items to explore back at the childminder's house. n The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date through attending regular training and professional development opportunities. She brings what she has learned into the setting to support children's learning and development further. For example, following changes to the early years foundation stage curriculum,

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she has adapted her assessment process and the information that she shares with parents about their children's learning. n Parents are extremely happy with the care and education that their children receive. They praise the childminder and the enjoyable, interesting and stimulating experiences that she provides for their children each day. Parents are pleased with the level of communication they receive. They appreciate the information that the childminder shares about their children's learning and development, including how they can support their children further at home. n The childminder quickly identifies children who may need additional support. She puts successful plans in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals involved in children's care and education. She uses additional funding effectively to support children to make progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through training, research into broader issues and discussions with other professionals. She has a thorough understanding of the signs that may indicate a concern about children's welfare, including neglect and extremism. The childminder knows the procedures to follow to report any such concerns and gives children's safety a high priority. She knows children's behaviours and attitudes very well. Therefore, she can respond quickly if there is a change and children need further support.

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should:

n help younger children to fully engage in activities to promote their learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2520893 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10206569 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 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in York. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. 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 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 and the childminder had 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 a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n Children interacted with and spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector looked at written feedback from parents to gather their views and opinions about the setting.

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Inspection activities

28 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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28 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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