Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates excellent safeguarding knowledge and understanding. She explains the local safeguarding procedures and what she would do if she had concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has undertaken a range of safeguarding training and keeps up to date with recent changes. She confidently explains a range of safeguarding areas, including the 'Prevent' duty. n The childminder describes how she keeps children safe in her home-from-home setting. For example, older children take part in risk assessments and have time to think about what risks they may encounter on a proposed trip. This helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe, with guidance from the childminder. n The childminder explains how she helps children in their self-care routines. She provides privacy for children when changing nappies. She explains how she teaches children to wash their hands, with visual aids to help them to

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remember. This helps children to develop their independence. n The childminder has excellent knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She prioritises the settling-in process to find out as much as possible about the child and their family. She explains how she adapts her environment to support children's individual needs. As a result of this careful planning, the childminder describes the rapid progress children make. n Outdoor learning is a priority for the childminder. She explains visits to the local outdoor areas with children. For example, she refers to a trip to the farm, where children see the farmer milking the cows. This helps them to further understand the world around them. The childminder explains how she builds on this learning for children as they enjoy stories together that link to the visit. This supports children's communication and language development, as they are introduced to

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new vocabulary. n The childminder explains how she promotes children to understand more about themselves and others. For example, she uses a range of books and characters to help children think about their feelings. As a result, the childminder describes how children develop the skills they need to manage their own feelings. n Training and development are of high importance to the childminder. For example, she explains the recent webinar on creating environments and how this has helped her to reflect on her practice. The childminder uses the training in an effective way to add the most value to how she supports children as they learn and develop. n Families are encouraged to provide feedback. The childminder listens to feedback from parents and children to help shape what she offers. Using the feedback, the childminder reflects on what is working well and what could be improved. The childminder explains how she involves children by asking them to

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draw what they like to do at the setting.

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This provision meets requirements

27 June 2022 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469833 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10117560 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 0 Date of previous inspection 9 May 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Willerby. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a qualification in childcare at level 3. The childminder 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 provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector looked at a sample of key documentation with the childminder.

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27 June 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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27 June 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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