Childminder in North Yorkshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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Children independently explore their surroundings and have positive attitudes towards learning and play. They choose from a vast array of resources available. These have been carefully chosen to suit all their needs, interests and abilities. Children enjoy investigation tasks, such as using magnifying glasses to look closely at leaves they have collected on walks in the local village. Additionally, they develop their understanding of science as they create potions in the garden. They watch with delight as the elements they mix together ooze out of their pumpkins and cauldrons. Children are extremely happy and confident in the childminder's home. They are aware of the expectations and boundaries from the childminder. Children show respect for her and others. They are interested in what people do and ask questions to gain further insight. Children are very well mannered and their behaviour is exceptional. They participate in group games where they

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carefully listen to and follow instructions. Children play happily and securely among their peers. They have trusting and warm bonds with the childminder, which enable them to feel safe to express themselves. Children enjoy daily routines that reflect home, such as eating healthy meals together at the dining table. They thoroughly enjoy this social experience and hold lengthy, in-depth conversations with the childminder and their friends.

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n Children's learning is consistently extended during play and through conversations. The childminder uses her excellent teaching skills to naturally encourage children to think about new concepts and build on their already held knowledge. Children make rapid progress from the start and move quickly towards their learning goals. Children are extremely well supported to develop life skills in preparation for starting school and their future. n The childminder monitors all children's development well. She efficiently identifies any gaps in learning and potential needs children may have. The childminder works with the child, parents and other professionals, when required. Children get the right support at the right time. n The childminder helps develop children's communication skills in play. She speaks to them using a wide range of vocabulary. They quickly build and use a vast repertoire of words during games and conversations. Children confidently

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join in with and retell stories when reading books and talking about events from home. n Children enhance their early literacy skills from a young age. The childminder provides children with tools adapted to suit their needs and stages in writing. for example, older children can use slim pens and pencils, whereas younger children use chunky crayons to match their ability to grip. In addition, children's reading is supported in an environment rich with text. They confidently identify their

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28 October 2021 names and look at books. Children take their favourite books home to share with parents. n The childminder works with her co-minder to evaluate practice daily. They discuss what children have enjoyed and where they have progressed in learning. The childminder plans creative activities to continue development even further and identifies training to help her meet children's individual emerging needs and interests. For example, to support some children with speech and language, she completed music workshops. The childminder now uses techniques to help children listen, sing, tap beats and understand the rhythm of song and conversations. n Children's physical skills are exceptionally well supported. Children thoroughly enjoy tapping beats on their bodies and moving along to a variety of fast and slow songs. They pretend to float slowly like leaves and move quickly in the wind. Children explore the outdoor area. They have opportunities to climb, run

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around and enjoy the fresh air. The childminder has used funding to purchase outdoor clothing, enabling children to safely access the garden in almost all weather conditions. n Partnerships with parents are secure and effective. They comment positively on the daily information they receive about their children's progress and interests. They are extremely happy with the care and support provided by the childminder. They hold her in high regard and know how to continue learning at home, using the childminder's suggestions.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is extremely secure in the process of reporting child protection concerns. She knows how to identify potential signs of abuse. She understands a wider range of safeguarding issues children may face, for example extreme behaviours, exploitation and online risks. The childminder ensures her setting is safe and secure for children to access. She regularly completes robust risk assessments of her home and the equipment provided. She adapts her resources and spaces to suit the ages and stages of children currently attending. The childminder holds a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification and understands what to do if children have an accident in her care, and how to administer medication.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 955624 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10117318 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 21 Date of previous inspection 4 August 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 1999. She works with another childminder in Ingleton village, North Yorkshire. The childminding provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 completed a learning walk around all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n Parents' views were taken account of by the inspector. n The childminder and the inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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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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