Tattum, Georgina Louise

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children are very happy and do well in this high-quality setting. They form extremely close bonds with the childminder, who instinctively gives them smiles and cuddles. Children have excellent opportunities to play and learn in her exceptionally well-designed environment. Children are highly motivated to learn through exciting sensory exploration and experiences that spark their curiosity. For instance, children make potions from a vast selection of natural materials, with great interest and delight. They mix, whisk, colour and create. They recognise the smell of mint and search for the teabag or leaf that made it. They pour and empty liquids into different-sized containers, working out which pot is just right for their special mixture. The skilful childminder consistently adds challenge and helps children to make links, building on previous learning. This skilful blend of adult and children's ideas creates absorbing, prolonged play.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are exceptionally well behaved. They make independent choices and readily share resources. For instance, they construct a stepping-stone game with wooden circles together. Even younger children take turns in this cooperative game. They applaud the achievements of others as they challenge themselves to climb up and balance on planks laid on tyres. Children's behaviour is most impressive as they walk to the local school to collect older friends. They diligently observe the childminder's strict road safety rules and remember to say 'thank you' to the lollipop man without prompt. Children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about her work with children. She strives continually to improve through effective evaluation of what she offers. Outdoor play is an integral part of her provision, and makes a deep impression on the children. She provides many opportunities for children to learn, through exploration of the world around them. To this end, she has added an outdoor, timber-framed covered classroom and set up regular inspirational visits to local woodland areas. n The childminder continually develops her knowledge and skills to maintain her high standards. She constantly searches for new and exciting ways to promote the children's learning. Furthermore, she is nearing the completion of a Master's degree in education. Children's learning and development is significantly enhanced by her deep knowledge, enthusiasm and outstanding interactions. n Children play extremely well together. They smile and clap in excitement as they

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play, for instance as they create a huge, colourful floor painting. As a result, children show high levels of self-esteem and fully engage themselves in their learning to achieve their full potential.

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need to do better?

21 July 2022 n The childminder supports children's speech and language development superbly. She engages children in many conversations throughout the day to extend and build on their communication skills. She speaks clearly and talks about what she and the children are doing, to describe and extend their learning. She uses repetition of language to help younger children say words correctly. Children make remarkable progress from their starting points. n The childminder supports children incredibly well to develop their own independence and self-care skills. Children select toys and resources that they want to play with and take a lead in their own play. Children learn to manage and attend to their own personal needs. They learn excellent hygiene skills from the childminder, who is a wonderful role model. n Children attend a range of local groups in the community, where they participate in singing, craft and forest-style activities. This provides opportunities for

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younger children to interact with others and develop their social skills even further. Older children are asked to explain younger children's questions. For instance, when one asks, 'What is a meteorite?' they explain, 'It's a rock in space that sets itself on fire, because it's travelling at such speed.' n Partnership working with parents is strong. Parents are extremely well informed about all aspects of their child's progress, through excellent communication and sharing digital observations. Parents say they are provided with lots of ideas and guidance, to continue their children's learning at home. They say their children 'jump around and dance with delight' when they know they are coming. They describe the childminder's outstanding curriculum as 'varying, progressive and creative'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder continues to enhance her safeguarding knowledge and has a very clear understanding of her role in protecting children. She is aware of signs and symptoms of when a child may be at risk of harm. This includes signs of wider safeguarding concerns, such as when a child is being exposed to radical and extreme ideas, or to acts of terrorism. The childminder is aware of the correct procedure to take should there be an allegation against her or anyone in her household. She knows the relevant local agencies to contact for guidance. Children are kept extremely safe in the home, garden and on outings through her excellent procedures for risk assessment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434317 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10117529 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 12 Date of previous inspection 4 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in a village, near Beverley, Hull. She operates term time from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. Ad-hoc holiday care can be arranged in advance. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. She 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 her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector spoke about her intentions for children's learning, the activities she plans and how they benefit children's development. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children in play and on a walk to the local school. She assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection, considered parents' written feedback forms and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

21 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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Inspection activities

21 July 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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