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 enjoy the warm, home-from-home setting, where they are relaxed, confident and settled. They demonstrate, through their behaviour, that they feel safe in the childminder's care. The childminder and her co-childminder add to the children's sense of security with their kind and playful manner. The childminder supports children's language and communication development well. She captures children's interest and excitement with her storytelling skills. Children listen carefully and take turns to select animals for the story. They name the animals correctly and when they are unsure, the childminder offers gentle prompts to help them. The childminder supports children to be active through story time and encourages children to move in the ways the animals do. For instance, children excitedly jump up and down like frogs.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder places great emphasis on children sharing and taking turns. She plans lots of opportunities to support children to develop these skills. Children learn about friendships. For instance, they attend groups such as the local playgroup. This helps them to socialise with other children and learn about the wider community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder remained in contact with families and visited children at home to deliver play packs. These were matched to children's individual needs and interests. This helped to support the children's learning at home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder skilfully weaves mathematical language and concepts into activities and routines. For example, she introduces shape names and uses words such as 'same' and 'different' at story time. Children are developing their counting skills and confidently count the number of steps up to the top of the slide. n The childminder places importance on developing children's independence and self-help skills. Children learn to put on their coats and shoes before they go outside. They blow their noses and know to sanitise their hands afterwards. n Children benefit from fresh air and exercise. For example, they visit local parks and woodland areas. Nevertheless, the childminder is aware that she needs to further improve her own resources for children who prefer to learn outdoors. n The childminder gathers detailed information about children's existing skills and abilities when they first start at her setting. She uses this information

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successfully to plan to meet their needs from the start. The childminder engages in children's play and is enthusiastic in her interactions. This ensures that children are motivated and keen to learn. n Partnerships with parents are strong. For instance, the childminder gives them information about their child's day through discussions and, for younger

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8 April 2022 children, daily diaries. The childminder sends out regular summary reports to parents electronically. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They comment on her effectiveness at communicating with them and describe her setting as 'lovely, calm and homely'. n The childminder continually reflects on her practice. She regularly talks with her co-childminder to discuss best practice. The childminder provides parents with opportunities to comment on her practice. These are reviewed as part of the self-evaluation process. n Mealtimes are relaxed and happy. For example, children are keen to wash their hands before they sit down to eat. One child is the 'special helper' and sets the table for their friends. Children concentrate well. They skilfully use the spoon to place fruit onto their own plate. The childminder provides healthy snacks and water or milk to drink. n The childminder is committed to the ongoing development of her skills. She uses

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need to do better?

the knowledge she acquires to benefit the development of the children in her care. The childminder is reflective. She has plans for future developments. The childminder is keen to deepen her knowledge and understanding of child development even further, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder shares relevant information with schools that children are getting ready to move on to. This helps to provide continuity in their care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the significance of having a good understanding of child protection. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through regular training. The childminder has a good understanding of broader safeguarding concerns, such as being alert to extreme behaviours and views. She has secure procedures in place to report any concerns she might have that a child may be at risk of harm. Children are kept safe. The childminder checks her home each day for possible risks to children's safety and minimises them. Her home is safe and clean. Effective hygiene practices are in place to help to prevent the spread of infection.

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should:

n implement plans to develop the garden area to enable children who prefer to learn outdoors to benefit from even more stimulating outdoor learning experiences n strengthen knowledge even further of how children learn and develop to support the delivery of the curriculum.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482753 Local authority York Inspection number 10229712 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 3 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in York. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.50pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early years education for three-year-old children. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and the children throughout the inspection. 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 took account of written references from parents and looked at relevant documentation, including policies and procedures. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity together. n The inspector looked around the areas of the setting available to children.

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Inspection activities

8 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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8 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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