Childminder in North Yorkshire

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

Children are happy and settled in this home-from-home setting. They quickly develop secure attachments with the childminder because she is attentive and nurturing. Children seek her out for reassurance or to be snuggled when they are tired. They have strong relationships with other members of the childminder's family and respond positively to their interactions. Children enjoy care routines that reflect those they have at home, such as baby-led weaning.

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The provision is good

Babies enjoy lots of time on their tummy. They have space to roll and practise crawling. Older children enjoy time in the outdoors. They explore the natural world around them, such as investigating ladybird larvae using magnifying glasses. Children develop their large muscles when they run in open fields and climb up slides. The childminder also takes them on trips to the swimming pool. Children learn about the importance of good dental health and why they should visit the dentist.

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The provision is good

Parents and other professionals are positive about the care and learning the childminder provides. They comment on the good progress that children make and how they benefit from interaction with the childminder and other children. Children who are not meeting their expected targets soon start to catch up.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of the progress children should be making. She monitors their development and shares updates with parents regularly. Together, they identify children's next steps in learning. The childminder plans activities that focus on what children need to learn next and their interests. For instance, babies enjoy interactive musical toys. They develop hand-to-eye coordination when they press buttons to make toys light up or play tunes. n Overall, children's communication and language skills are promoted well. The childminder sings songs to them during their play and care routines. She encourages babies to babble and to start to say words, such as 'mama'. However, the childminder does not always extend language to enhance communication and help the youngest children better understand what they are doing. For example, she asks 'What are you doing?', rather than explaining that

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need to do better?

they are shaking a rattle. n The childminder works closely with parents to access support for children who are not making expected progress. She welcomes other professionals into her home to complete observations and assessments. The childminder implements strategies designed to help children catch up and provide consistency in their learning. This means gaps in children's learning are beginning to narrow.

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need to do better?

25 July 2022 n The childminder introduces children to early mathematics through counting rhymes. She shares books with them and talks about what they can see in the pictures. The childminder encourages the youngest children to hold books and turn pages. Children enjoy craft activities, and have access to resources such as play dough, mud and rice. However, babies do not have as many opportunities to explore using all their senses. n Children enjoy time in the fresh air every day. They play in the garden and walk to school every day. Children learn to identify hazards and keep themselves safe. For instance, they learn to cross the road safely. Children attend playgroups where they have opportunities to interact with other children and build relationships in a larger group. This helps them to develop the social skills they need for school. The childminder understands how to promote positive behaviour and why some children may demonstrate unwanted behaviour.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes children's physical health and well-being. She encourages older children to wash their hands before eating. The childminder has put extra cleaning routines in place to keep children safe during the pandemic. She provides meals and snacks that are healthy and nutritious. n The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She accesses training and conducts research to keep her knowledge up to date and bring fresh ideas to her setting. For example, the childminder has completed training in supporting children who have autistic spectrum disorder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role and responsibility in protecting children. She can identify the signs of abuse and neglect and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues, such as the impact of domestic violence or children who might at risk from exploitation. She implements effective risk assessments in her home and during trips, such as making sure children have appropriate car seats and walk safely alongside roads.

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should:

n provide babies with more opportunities to explore using all their senses n enhance communication with the youngest children throughout their play and build on their understanding of what they are doing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2603047 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10243935 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Barlby. She operates from 7am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first 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 childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organised different aspects of learning. n The inspector considered parents' feedback and feedback from other professionals, She discussed working with different families with the childminder. n The inspector observed teaching. She talked to the childminder about her plans for further professional development.

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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

25 July 2022 25 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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