Childminder in York

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children build strong and loving relationships with the childminder. They frequently go to her for cuddles and reassurance. Children are enthusiastic learners and readily explore the environment. They are developing independence skills needed for their next stage of learning. Children are engaged in their learning. The childminder provides activities which help them to problem-solve and develop their concentration skills. For example, children enjoy exploring the train track and keep working hard to link the right tracks until they finally connect them together.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She is a positive role model. The childminder is calm and approachable and teaches children to listen, communicate positively and to be caring. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement. This promotes their confidence and self- esteem. Children are learning to share resources. For instance, they patiently wait for their turn to play with the pram. Children form good friendships with one another and happily play together. The childminder demonstrates a sensitive understanding of the potential effects of the COVID-19 local restrictions. She supports children well in socialising with their peers, recognising that they may not have had these opportunities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides good support for children's early mathematics skills. Children are learning to count accurately and to recognise numbers. They learn to use correct mathematical language, such as 'full' and 'empty', while playing in the sand. n The childminder continuously reflects on her practice. For instance, she has recognised that children are more engaged in their play if resources are placed in play trays at their height. Parents contribute to the evaluation of the setting by regularly completing questionnaires. n The childminder seeks to improve her skills, knowledge and children's outcomes. She attends webinars and conducts research to continually improve her knowledge and skills. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are positive about the care the childminder provides. They comment that they have a good working partnership with her and that their children are happy and excited to attend. Parents are

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kept informed of their children's progress through discussions and the electronic parent portal. n Children develop a strong love of books. They listen to carefully selected stories. The childminder reads with enthusiasm and expression. This helps children to become fully absorbed and interested. The childminder introduces children to new words, for instance 'starfish'. Older children confidently respond to the

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26 April 2022 childminder's questions. Younger children point to and name familiar objects they see in the pictures. n The childminder has a good overall understanding of what children need to learn during their activities. She weaves the learning that she wants them to achieve into the education that she provides. For example, children confidently name the colours of the gems they find and count the number of coins they collect in the 'treasure tray'. n The childminder provides children with a safe outdoor space to play in and to develop their physical skills. For example, children play together to throw, kick and catch large balls. They have regular opportunities to explore their community. For example, children enjoy visiting the local library and the soft- play centre. n Overall, the childminder provides opportunities for younger children to practise their early writing skills. However, she does not always provide exciting

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opportunities to encourage older children to develop these skills further. n The childminder ensures that the meals and snacks she provides are healthy and nutritious. Children develop their coordination skills as they carefully peel their banana and butter their fruit bread. n Overall, the childminder helps to support children's understanding of living a healthy lifestyle. For instance, children play with resources that introduce them to good dental health. However, on occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to help young children develop an early awareness of good hygiene, such as using tissues and washing their hands after sneezing.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to recognise if children are at risk from harm. She knows the signs and symptoms to look out for, including when children are at risk from radicalisation and extremism. The childminder ensures her knowledge is up to date. She knows how to report concerns, including allegations, to the appropriate agencies. The childminder holds a paediatric first-aid certificate so that she is able to care for children in the event of an accident or incident. Children are supervised well in all areas of the childminder's home.

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should:

n provide more exciting and interesting opportunities to promote older children's interest in developing their early writing skills n help young children to become aware of good hygiene practices from an early age, to build foundations for their future self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481347 Local authority York Inspection number 10229700 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 5 Date of previous inspection 11 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in York. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This is 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 childminder walked the inspector around her home to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including the safeguarding children policy and the complaints procedure.

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Inspection activities

26 April 2022 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 April 2022 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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