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 play and learn in a motivating and stimulating environment. They freely access a wide variety of resources, which follow their interests and current stages of development. The childminder places an emphasis on children learning outdoors in the fresh air. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she has converted her garage into an 'outdoor classroom'. Children enjoy exploring and investigating many natural and real-life objects. They are deeply engaged playing in a mud kitchen in the small wooded area. Children concentrate intently as they pour water between different-sized containers. They work together to carry their big pan of 'soup'.

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The provision is good

Children are ready for school or the next stage of development. For example, older children recognise their name on individual named pegs. They learn to develop their self-care skills. Children take their shoes off and put them in the basket when they come indoors. They use the toilet and wash their hands independently. Children behave very well. They have safe and trusting relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Children understand that they have to take turns. They ask the childminder to put a timer on and listen for the 'bells' to indicate when it is their turn. Older children are very kind to younger children. They push babies very carefully in ride-on cars, understanding to go slowly to keep them safe. Children know that they are listened to and their views are important. For instance, children vote on which type of potatoes they want for lunch.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is experienced and well qualified. She knows what she wants children to learn. She uses her detailed observations to plan children's next steps in learning. This helps all children to make good progress. n The childminder and her assistant give babies lots of care, love and attention. However, they do not consistently implement their plans for what babies need to learn next during activities. For example, the childminder plans group activities which are more focused on older children's learning. n The childminder plans lots of visits in the local area to help children to learn about the world around them. Children enjoy visits to soft-play centres, the park, local countryside and heritage sites. They develop their confidence in larger groups of children and meet other adults. n Children learn about the importance of healthy eating. They listen to stories about eating the right types of sugar. Children enjoy making their own fruit

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kebabs, and are offered balanced and nutritious meals. n Children develop a love of books. They access books in all areas of the setting. Children read pictorial recipe cards when making 'leaf lasagne' outdoors and look at a menu to see what they are having for lunch. n The childminder and her assistant expose children to lots of songs and rhymes

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3 August 2022 throughout the day. This helps to develop children's language skills. Children enjoy picking objects out of a song basket to choose what song they will sing. n The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their fine- motor skills in preparation for writing. Children make marks with chalks outdoors. They concentrate as they build with blocks. Children have good imaginations. They make pretend campfires and obstacle courses. n Parents are very complimentary about the service the childminder provides. They comment that communication is excellent and their children are exposed to so many different exciting activities. The childminder shares a wealth of information with parents about their children's learning. n Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. They eagerly get out their mats to take part in exercise time. Children learn to balance, run,

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throw with aim and move in different ways. They understand the effect that exercise has on their bodies, commenting that their heart is beating 'faster'. n The childminder monitors and supervises her assistant's practice, and offers her training to extend knowledge further. The assistant feels very well supported and very much enjoys her role. n The childminder attends lots of training as she wants to provide the best possible education for children. For instance, she has developed her knowledge of enhancing children's well-being, language and providing a more natural environment. The childminder recognises that she could extend her understanding further of how to teach children about letters and the sounds they make.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of how to keep children safe. They recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder and her assistant know who to contact, and the procedures to follow, if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder makes sure that the premises are safe and secure. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they understand about the importance of wearing protective helmets when using bicycles. The childminder makes sure that she checks on babies who are sleeping regularly. She uses a video monitor to check that they are safe.

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should:

n think more carefully about babies' next steps in learning when planning group activities n extend knowledge of when, and how, to teach children about letters and the sounds which they make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561187 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10190494 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 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Little Smeaton, Pontefract. 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 childcare qualification at level 5. She works with assistants. 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 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 completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's 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 childminder carried out a joint observation of an adult-led activity with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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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