Johnston, Roberta

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

The childminder listens carefully to children and parents when she warmly greets them into her setting. She acts on information they share, which helps her to plan how best to support each child on that particular day. The childminder thinks about every aspect of children's lives when considering how best she can support their learning and development. Any insecurities or worries they have when separating from their parents quickly subside on entering the childminder's home. For example, children very quickly stop crying and settle into their play and activities. The childminder has recently welcomed parents back into the setting as stricter measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic have subsided. She realises how important it is to get routines back to normal. She considers this to be an essential and effective start and end to each day for children, parents and herself.

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The provision is good

Young children are developing excellent mathematics skills. They are starting to recognise small groups of objects. For example, they know when they have one, two or three cereal rings on their stick. This learning is then supported further as children notice they have 'two' of, when feeding the fish. Children's learning is carefully planned according to their current interests, needs and stage of development. Children experience lots of outdoor learning, such as planting seeds and caring for the plants that grow, as part of their daily routine.

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need to do better?

n The childminder speaks clearly, telling the children what she is doing and repeating back to them the words and expressions they are learning to say. This is helping them to learn new words by putting these together to form short sentences. n Where the childminder notices there are possible gaps in children's development, she works with parents to identify the best course of action. Parents listen to her advice and guidance and seek additional support from other professionals. This helps to pin point what children need next to ensure the best approach is taken to support their development. n The childminder fully considers how best to support children before changes and significant events in their life. For example, she prepares children to welcome a new baby into the family, for holidays and when starting a new setting or school. She develops play ideas, such as making train journeys, and reads stories as 'preparation activities' to support children's emotional development.

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need to do better?

n Parents are very happy with what the childminder provides for their children. They say that 'Can't fault it' about the provision. In addition, they comment that further discussion with other professionals has reassured them about difficulties that their children are experiencing after the COVID-19 pandemic. n Although the childminder is aware of areas of strength and weakness in her role,

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need to do better?

13 June 2022 she has not fully considered how best to overcome obstacles. For example, working even more closely with the local authority to develop her provision even further. n Children are empowered to make their own choices. The childminder asks them about whether they need a coat on or if they want to wipe their own nose. At nappy changing time, children who are reluctant are gently encouraged and supported to cooperate in their own time. n Sometimes, the childminder is so keen to start new activities that she introduces them while the children are busy doing something else. For example, while children are enjoying their healthy snack the childminder introduces another activity. This does not support children to keep their focus on one activity at a time and develop their concentration and involvement. n The childminder creates a safe and secure environment for children. She gets to know each child really well from their very first visit to her home. This helps her

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need to do better?

to plan a wide range of activities, experiences and an environment where children thrive. n The childminder fully considers children's safety and makes improvements where needed, to further enhance the security of her home. Children are supported well to manage their own safety and they are encouraged to do and try as much for themselves as they can. This supports children in many ways, including developing physical skills, positive attitudes and independence skills. Children behave well and use excellent manners, such as saying 'yes please' and 'no thanks' without prompting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fully considers children's safety and well-being. She can identify types of possible abuse and extreme behaviours that may cause concern. The childminder knows the local procedures and can demonstrate clearly what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Recently, the childminder made adaptions to her garden to make it even more safe and secure. She liaises with local services and shares relevant information in a timely manner to ensure children's safety and well-being is maintained.

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should:

n make sure that any introduction of a new activity or focus is done sensitively and ensure that it does not interrupt what children are already doing n identify ways to develop knowledge and skills even further and provide an even better service for children and their families.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560096 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10191570 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in December 2018. She lives in Roos, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. She operates from 7.15am until 6pm Monday to Thursday, all year round excluding family holidays.

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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 and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke with the childminder during the inspection to tell her what they were doing and make comments. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector observed the children during an activity and discussed afterwards what the children were learning and how this learning could be developed.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at a selection of documents, including the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

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

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