Hargreaves, Nicola Marie

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

The childminder offers a safe, nurturing and homely environment. Every child is welcomed and their unique characteristics are respected. Children form close relationships with the childminder and are happy and settled. They show good levels of independence and see to their own personal care needs effectively. For example, children help to set the table for lunch and learn good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before they eat. This contributes to how children gain a good understanding of keeping themselves healthy and safe.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to understand the expectations for behaviour and to manage their emotions. They quickly understand what is expected of them because the childminder is consistent, fair and explains clearly why some behaviour is unacceptable. Children respond well to the praise that they receive for their achievements.

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The provision is good

The childminder makes good use of local areas in the community to help children develop their physical and social skills. For example, children build their muscles as they run around the nearby common and visit the local vegetable stall. The childminder also plans regular outings with another childminder to promote children's social skills and friendships even further. Children form good friendships with their peers and play cooperatively together. Established partnerships with the local schools and other settings that children attend mean that information about children's learning is shared. Therefore, children enjoy continuity in their learning and are prepared for when they move on to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes children as they play. She assesses their development to see what they have achieved and to identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder uses this information to plan activities and experiences to close these gaps and to support children to make progress. n The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress and works with them to meet their child's individual care needs. As parents do not go directly into the childminder's home at present, she uses other media to keep them fully informed about daily activities. n The childminder is skilled in allowing children to follow their own interests. For example, when they find a small insect in the garden, the childminder spends time talking to the children about what the insect needs. For example, they discuss food and a safe place to live. Children delight in singing songs with the childminder. For example, they ask the childminder to repeat a song about

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need to do better?

sleeping unicorns. n The childminder interacts well with children to promote their speaking and

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28 June 2022 language skills. She repeats words back to children and extends their vocabulary. She asks older children questions and engages them in conversations. This helps children to express their thoughts, ideas and make links between different experiences. n The childminder increases children's knowledge and skills by introducing activities and ideas to broaden their experiences. For example, she encourages children to explore the smells and textures of different plants, such as lavender. However, during focused activities, the childminder is not always successful in helping to maintain the focus of those children who struggle with their concentration. n Priority is given to supporting older children's understanding of mathematics, in preparation for school. The childminder encourages children to talk about number, shape and size as they play. For example, children count their strawberries at snack time and play counting games in the garden.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has started to evaluate her setting by holding discussions with her assistants and by observing children. However, she does not currently gather parents' views effectively to capture their opinions. n The childminder is keen to continue with her professional development. She attends regular online training and keeps up to date with changes to legislation. The childminder ensures that her first-aid certificate is up to date to help keep children safe. She keeps effective records of any accidents and medication administered to children. n The childminder occasionally works from a co-childminder's home and sometimes uses an assistant. She encourages assistants to attend training and also supervises and monitors their practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly completes safeguarding training and knows the signs that indicate a child might be at risk of abuse. She is clear on the procedures to follow should she have a concern regarding the welfare of a child. The childminder plans her daily routine carefully to make sure that children are always safe. For example, when children walk to and from the nearby garden area, she teaches them how to look and listen for cars as they cross the driveway. Children's understanding of safety is enhanced through controlled opportunities that enable them to take risks. They learn to use scissors responsibly.

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should:

n find more ways to engage children and help them to remain focused during activities

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should:

28 June 2022 n strengthen the system for self-evaluation so that all parents' views are regularly considered when evaluating and reflecting on practice and when making future improvements to the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361691 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10071731 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 15 Date of previous inspection 11 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in North Duffield on the outskirts of Selby. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder regularly works with a co- childminder and assistants. She is also registered to work from her co-childminder's premises. 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 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 observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector viewed some documentation, including training certificates, the attendance register and evidence of insurance.

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Inspection activities

28 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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28 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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