Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish with the extremely dedicated childminder. They show tremendous levels of confidence and independence, which are thoroughly supported by the childminder. For example, children use knives safely to independently chop up their own fruit for snack time.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides stimulating teaching opportunities, which engage children for extended periods of time. She weaves themes and stories into all planned activities. This captures children's imagination, increasing their understanding, and developing their memory and recall extremely well. For instance, the childminder enthusiastically reads a story, and the children retell the story to each other using the puppet theatre.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder uses her expert knowledge of each child to continually challenge and extend their learning. Children use cubes to measure the length of characters from a story. They find the number on the number chart and write the correct number. Children respond positively to the praise and reassurance they receive for their determination and hard work.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is excellent. They consistently demonstrate how safe and secure they feel. The childminder is especially skilled at supporting children, to develop the ability to resolve any disagreements for themselves. Children maturely discuss how other children's actions make them feel. They know that their feelings and opinions are important and valued.

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n Children thrive and make exceptional progress in their learning and development. The childminder knows children extremely well and has a comprehensive knowledge of children's interests and what they need to achieve next. Children's progress is regularly evaluated. This supports the childminder in planning well-sequenced learning opportunities, which are adapted to each child's needs. n A high priority is placed on children's social and emotional development. The childminder plans regular outings to local playgroups, and walks in the community. Children delight in telling the inspector about the weekly trip to feed the ducks and see the horses. They also enjoy the hot chocolate with marshmallows, while there. This helps children to obtain a distinct understanding of their local community. n The childminder constantly talks to children to support their understanding of interesting topics. She engages children in high-quality interactions, using lots of

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back-and-forth conversations. At snack time, children naturally engage in

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4 July 2022 conversations. They discuss how different fruit and vegetables are grown and washing fruit, in case pesticides are on them. As a result of this language-rich environment, children have excellent opportunities to develop and extend their vocabulary. n A love of books is nurtured by the childminder. Children are captivated as she brings stories to life. They listen intently and maintain high levels of concentration and engagement. Children offer their views and opinions, and recite common phrases and words. This promotes the best possible learning outcomes for children and ensures that they are exceptionally prepared for their future learning. n Children develop excellent problem-solving skills. They draw individual chalk bridges outside. They then connect them together to make one long bridge to escape from the 'troll'. Children cut out images from a story and put the pictures in the correct order. They try hard and follow instructions, taking on board

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suggestions to help them succeed. n The childminder places a very strong emphasis on promoting children's awareness of equality. She skilfully builds on children's understanding of diversity and difference, thoughtfully trying to get rid of typical stereotypes. For example, when children talk about girls' and boys' toys, and only playing with children of the same gender, she gently explains that all toys are for everyone, and it is not kind to isolate each other based on gender. This means that children are exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain. n Partnerships with parents are extremely effective. The childminder has developed wonderful relationships with families. Parents are exceptionally happy with the inspirational service she offers. They comment on the continually updated information about their children's care, learning and development. The childminder has established close links with other settings that children may

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attend. She routinely obtains and shares information on topics and themes. This ensures a consistent continuity of learning and development across settings and in the home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of local safeguarding procedures. She understands her responsibility to keep children safe and can recognise the signs that might give her cause for concern about a child's welfare. High priority is given to teaching children to follow hygiene procedures. For example, children know to use soap and water to wipe away dirt, and that hand gel can be used to get rid of germs. She has completed training on safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder maintains her paediatric first-aid qualification to ensure that her knowledge is up to date.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561412 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10190693 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Walkington, East Riding of Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. 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 spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. 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 inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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4 July 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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