Childminder in East Riding of 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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's developing social skills extremely well. She involves children in planning the day and encourages them to listen to each other's ideas. Children demonstrate very friendly behaviour as they play together. They learn that they need to take turns when playing some games. The childminder sensitively reminds children that some popular resources need to be shared.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans activities that build on children's experiences from home, such as a recent visit to the seaside. She places small-world sea animals into the water tray and encourages children to find ones which they have seen on their trips. Children are excited as they spot a jellyfish in the water. The childminder teaches them the names of less familiar animals, such as octopus and lobster. Children's growing vocabulary and language skills are very well supported.

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The provision is good

Children have many opportunities during the day to be physically active. They spend a lot of time playing in the garden and the childminder takes them on regular walks. The childminder promotes children's self-care skills effectively. She works closely with parents to provide a consistent approach, for example, when children are ready to start toilet training.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a curriculum that successfully builds on what children already know. She clearly explains what she wants children to learn. Children gain the skills and knowledge that will form strong foundations for the future. The childminder is very flexible in her approach, so that she can respond to individual children's needs and interests. n The childminder teaches children ways to look after their health. She checks that children drink sufficient water during the day. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that snacks and packed lunches are suitable. Children learn that washing their hands at appropriate times is an important part of staying healthy. n Parents are very positive about the childminder's setting, describing it as home from home. They say that their children are safe, and their health and emotional well-being are supported effectively. Parents praise the different ways that the

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childminder communicates with them. They are kept well informed about their child's development. The childminder seeks parents' views to ensure that she continues to meet the needs of individual families. n The childminder reads to children throughout the day. She makes sure that children's favourite books are always accessible. Children are captivated as she reads to them, and they keenly join in with familiar words and phrases. They develop a love of hearing stories and finding out information from books.

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28 July 2022 n The childminder has built strong partnerships with other settings that children also attend. They share relevant information about children that supports their well-being and learning across settings. As children get ready to move on to school, the childminder also shares important information. This enables schools to meet children's individual care and learning needs from the start. n Children are keen to try different ways to achieve a desired outcome. This builds their confidence and problem-solving skills. Occasionally, the childminder offers to help children too soon. As a result, children do not always get the opportunity to test their own ideas to find which ones work best. n The childminder teaches children about different customs and cultures. They find out how some children's cultures celebrate key festivals. The childminder shares books with children that give them an insight into other communities.

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They begin to understand the diversity of the wider world around them. n Children gain a sound understanding of numbers. The childminder uses different contexts to support children's counting skills. She encourages children to count the number of legs on the octopus and the cups of water they need to fill a container. When children make a mistake, the childminder is very sensitive in her response. She praises their efforts and suggests that they check together. Children learn that making a mistake is a natural and valuable part of learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has robust policies and procedures in place to support the health and safety of children, including a current first-aid qualification. She accesses regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. The setting is well maintained and resources are of a high standard. The childminder recognises the signs that would make her concerned about a child's welfare. She clearly explains her responsibilities to report any concerns to the relevant services. The childminder has the relevant checks in place for all adults in her household.

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should:

n help children to be more confident to develop their problem-solving skills further, by giving them sufficient time to try out their own ideas as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337475 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10225902 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 12 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Beverley, North Humberside. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk at the start of the inspection, to discuss and observe how children's learning and development and safety are promoted. n The inspector and childminder completed a joint observation and discussed the impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her service to ensure continuous improvement. n The inspector gained the views of parents on the childminder's setting.

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Inspection activities

28 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

28 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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