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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder takes time to find out information about children before they start. She has good settling-in arrangements that are flexible, according to children's different needs. The childminder is a very positive role model. Children quickly develop close attachments with her, which means they feel safe and emotionally secure. She has a calm and nurturing manner, and children show her much affection. Children are motivated to learn and enjoy a range of varied and interesting experiences.

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The provision is good

The childminder organises her setting effectively to promote children's independence and well-being. Children choose to spend much of the day outside, benefiting from fresh air and being physically active. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to understand the importance of respecting the natural world and living things. Children help to feed and groom the pet rabbits. They go on visits to the childminder's allotment, where they plant and tend the vegetables.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and show excellent manners. The childminder plays games with the children that involve cooperation and following simple rules. Children learn to share resources and take turns with others. They listen carefully to the childminder and are very positive in their responses.

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need to do better?

n The childminder keeps parents well informed about the daily routines and planned activities for children. She provides useful ideas to support parents with learning at home. This promotes strong learning partnerships between home and the setting. n Parents praise the childminder's home-from-home and inclusive setting. They know their children are safe and happy. They describe the progress children have made since attending the setting, for example, in their social skills and confidence. They say the childminder asks for their views on the setting, to ensure she is meeting the needs of different families. n The childminder generally plans an educational programme that builds on children's skills and knowledge, over time. Children make good progress from the starting points in their learning. However, there are fewer opportunities for them to explore how things work, to gain an understanding of simple

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need to do better?

technology. n Children learn about the diversity of the world beyond their own lives. The childminder teaches children about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children develop positive attitudes to the different ways in which people live in the modern world.

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13 October 2022 n The childminder plans a range of activities to develop children's skills in using tools and equipment safely and confidently. She shows children how to use tweezers to pick up small objects, which helps to build their hand strength. When children are ready, she shows them how to write their names, teaching children the correct way of forming letters. n Children have their favourite books that they can access freely. The childminder is very responsive when children bring her a book to read to them. Children are keen to tell the childminder what they have learned from books. For example, they describe the life cycle of a butterfly. They confidently use the new words they have learned, such as 'cocoon'. n The childminder uses children's interests to extend their learning. Children are curious to find out how different animals move. The childminder helps children to remember by playing a game that involves children moving in different ways.

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need to do better?

Children particularly enjoy moving sideways as they pretend to be crabs. n The childminder ensures all required training is completed within the correct timescales. She spends time enhancing her understanding of safeguarding, such as the impact of domestic abuse on families. However, she is not currently focusing her professional development to raise the good quality of her teaching to the highest levels. n Children learn to count collections of objects with increased accuracy. The childminder encourages them to count the number of scoops of sand they need to fill a bucket. Children become proficient at knowing the numbers in the right order. They begin to recognise the symbols that represent different numbers. This gives them a strong foundation in their mathematical skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has policies and procedures in place to support the health and well-being of children, including a current first-aid qualification. She shares these with parents as part of her induction arrangements. The childminder has the relevant checks in place for all adults in her household. She ensures that safeguarding training is completed, so that her knowledge remains current. The childminder maintains her setting well and assesses the risks related to her resources. The childminder recognises the signs that would make her concerned about a child's welfare. She confidently explains her responsibilities to report any concerns to the relevant services.

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should:

n enhance the opportunities for children to develop an understanding of simple technology as part of their everyday lives

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should:

13 October 2022 n continue to focus on raising the quality of teaching to the highest levels as part of a programme of professional development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2583611 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10251061 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Goole, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The setting operates from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides places for funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 4.

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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 this into account in their 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, development and safety are promoted. n The inspector and childminder completed a joint observation and evaluated the impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to parents and looked at written testimonials to gain their views on the childminder's setting. n The inspector looked at documentation, including evidence that shows the suitability of the childminder to work with children.

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Inspection activities

13 October 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

13 October 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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