Childminder in North Yorkshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is clear about her roles and responsibilities to keep children safe. She has undertaken a variety of safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. The childminder is knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows who to contact if she has a child protection concern regarding a child or adult. She has followed safe recruitment procedures to ensure that adults working with children are suitable. n The childminder has all the required paperwork in place to ensure children are safe in her care. This includes a first-aid certificate, accident forms, risk assessments and suitability checks. n The childminder has an excellent understanding about child development. She is knowledgeable in identifying what children know and can do, and how to build on this to develop children's learning and development. n Children are able to make independent choices from a wide range of stimulating

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and challenging activities, both indoors and outdoors. These are planned to ensure children of all ages and abilities are able to participate. n The childminder teaches children to respect one another and develop confidence in their abilities, to keep trying and have a go. The childminder explained that she does this with group activities, such as cooking meals and role-play opportunities. n The childminder encourages children to grow their own vegetables. She teaches them what the plants need to be able to grow. Children have successfully grown potatoes and strawberries. n The childminder keeps up to date with her professional development by attending training courses. She reviews her practice regularly to ensure she offers the best outcomes for the children in her care. n The childminder has excellent relationships with the local school and external agencies. This ensures that children have the support that they may need, and

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can move on smoothly to their next stage in learning.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2642908 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10247376 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Leyburn, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child could be at risk of harm. n The inspector took account of the written comments and views of the parents.

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5 August 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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