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

Children quickly show they feel safe and settled. They enjoy spending time with the childminder and her assistant. Children are relaxed and confident in their care. For example, they snuggle up to the childminder when they are a little unsettled after their nap. The assistant chats to the young children as she changes their nappy. This further supports the warm and trusting relationships, and a pleasant learning environment. The childminder understands how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected children. On the whole, the childminder's plans are effective in reducing the impact on children's development.

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The provision is good

Children develop good physical skills and a healthy approach to being active outdoors in the fresh air. The childminder places a clear focus on using nature and the outdoor learning environment to aid children's development. Parents write that the childminder's approach to outdoor play and learning is a strength at the setting. The young children develop their communication and language through a love of books. Children often choose a book as soon as they come indoors. They confidently turn the pages and often repeat key words in the story.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has useful links with the local authority and other agencies. This means that she can easily seek additional advice should this be needed. However, she does not always check which advice and training is likely to have the best impact on individual children's development. For example, she has not researched whether the use of flash cards is likely to aid very young children's language. n Children have great fun developing their physical skills and their understanding of the world around them, at the park each day. For example, the childminder's assistant encourages children to pass the football to each other. Some children show considerable balance and skill. They also stab leaves onto a stick to make a leaf kebab. They learn to count how many leaves they have, and use them for their artwork. n The childminder and her assistant work hard to help children to develop their language skills. They encourage children to repeat key words that occur in their

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favourite books. Children try hard to say 'elephant' and 'strawberry' and are often successful. The childminder has not shared tips about language development with parents as successfully as she could have. Consequently, some children's language is not as clear as it could be. n The childminder uses a local community centre to provide increased space, and learning opportunities, for children. Children are confident in the routines for accessing the centre. They quickly find their favourite books on arrival and practise their social skills in the role-play area.

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7 December 2022 n Children learn the skills to play alongside each other and share. Even the youngest children willingly, and unprompted, pass toys to another child who is a little upset. The adults use praise and encouragement effectively to keep the children happy and engaged. Children mimic the adults' caring nature. For example, they wrap the dolls up in a blanket to comfort them. They show a great deal of care and concern for their real friends, and in their pretend play. n The childminder and her assistant know the children and their families very well. Through insightful observation and discussion with parents, the adults understand children's individual levels of development. They also delight in children's developing personalities and aptitudes. This means, for example, that they know when, and why, some young children need a little longer to understand, and respond to, what has been said. n Children develop a good level of independence and understanding about how to

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keep themselves safe and well. For example, they learn to find a tissue when they need to wipe their noses. They automatically climb onto the stool at the sink to wash their hands, as they come indoors for snack after playing outdoors.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have completed various safeguarding training courses. They understand the risks that children could face at the setting and in their homes and communities. The adults are well informed about the role of the local authority and they keep the relevant contact details handy. They know how to secure support for children who might need it. The childminder assesses risks in all aspects of the provision, paying particular attention to outdoor play. For example, routes are planned to minimise the need to cross the road. The adults watch the children vigilantly when at the park.

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should:

n provide even more support for children's language, and support parents in this as much as possible n further strengthen evaluation of the training and support accessed to have the best possible impact on children's individual learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2602384 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10262545 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 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Bridlington. She usually operates her provision Monday to Friday, from 7am to 5pm, according to parents' needs. The provision is closed for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is also registered to provide up to 50% of the childminding care at New Pasture Lane Community Centre, Bridlington. The childminder has a level 5 qualification. She works with a registered assistant.

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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 childminder. n The inspector saw all areas of the premises that are used for childminding; this included the community centre where children are taken. n The inspector observed children taking part in a range of activities, both indoors and outside. They assessed the impact this has on children's learning, development and welfare. n Discussions were held with the childminder about the organisation of the provision and about their intentions for children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents required for the safe and effective management of the provision. This included training certificates, suitability checks and information about the children.

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n The inspector read parents' written testimonials and took their views into account. n The inspector observed the interactions between the adults and children and evaluated the impact this has on children's learning and care.

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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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Inspection activities

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