Childminder in North Yorkshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good knowledge of child development and how children learn. She explains how she will monitor and observe children's learning. The childminder describes how she will use this information to plan children's next steps in learning. She talks about how she will use children's interests to extend their learning and adapt activities to meet their needs. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains that she is a positive role model. The childminder describes how she will encourage children's positive behaviour. For example, she will offer regular praise and encouragement to ensure that children feel valued and respected. n The childminder discusses how she plans to encourage children's healthy lifestyles. She describes how she will teach children about the importance of healthy eating and oral hygiene. The childminder talks about how she will provide healthy meals and snacks for children. She discusses encouraging

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children to be independent. For example, the childminder describes how she will encourage children to put on their own shoes and clothing. n The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands child protection and a range of safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child. She talks about her duty to keep children safe and how she will do this. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. She is committed to her ongoing professional development. The childminder ensures that mandatory training, such as safeguarding, is up to date, to help her to keep children safe and well. The childminder plans to attend further training to develop her skills to an even higher level. n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to review children's progress when

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they are aged between two and three years old. She describes how she will complete a written summary of children's progress and share these with parents. n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents. She discusses how she will collect information from them about what children already know and can do on entry. The childminder will use this information to inform her planning. She explains how she plans to share information with parents and support them in extending their children's learning at home.

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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 2609996 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10264663 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. She is open all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used when caring for children. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her knowledge of the learning and development requirements, including arrangements for assessing children's progress. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements and what records she keeps. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

19 December 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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19 December 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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