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 at the setting are happy and very settled. The childminder provides a loving and caring environment for them. Children have strong relationships with the childminder. They show that they feel safe and secure in this home-from-home family environment. If children become upset, the childminder spends time settling them, such as offering cuddles and reading them stories.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children very well. She finds out what each child needs to learn next and focuses activities and support on closing any possible gaps in their development. For example, children are working towards putting their own shoes on and settling back in again after the Christmas break. Children have access to a range of opportunities to develop all areas of learning. They enjoy the balance of child-led play and guided teaching. Children have a positive attitude toward learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. The childminder models and encourages positive behavioural choices. Children show that they understand the childminder's high expectations. For example, they help to tidy up what they have been playing with, before choosing the next activity. The childminder is a positive role model. She speaks to children calmly and sensitively and gives gentle reminders to guide their behaviour.

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need to do better?

n Children progress well in their speech and language development. Younger children's early communication skills are well supported. The childminder provides children with a language-rich environment. She has high-quality interactions with children and engages in back-and-forth conversations. The childminder gives children the appropriate time they need to respond to her questions. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder, who captures their interest with skill. n The childminder offers children many experiences outside the home. She takes children on regular trips in the local area. For example, children enjoy going to the local beach and to weekly swimming lessons. They develop good social skills as they meet other children at play groups. These experiences increase children's knowledge and sense of the world around them. n Children are physically active every day. They have opportunities to develop

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need to do better?

their physical skills as they climb and balance on play equipment at the park. However, the childminder has not yet fully considered how to make the best use of the garden area. Despite the outdoor area being safe and enclosed for children, it does not offer the same level of learning opportunities as indoors. n The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. She shares her

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10 January 2023 observations of children's learning with them and offers a detailed handover at the end of each day. This ensures they work together to support children's learning and development. For example, they are currently working in partnership on potty training. Parents say that they are kept fully informed about their children's day and their well-being. They comment positively about the wide range of experiences that their children access to. n The childminder shows a genuine enjoyment of her work. She keeps up to date with practice by completing mandatory training, such as first-aid and safeguarding training. The childminder is supported well by the local authority early years team and regularly checks information online. However, she does not access further training beyond the legal requirements to develop the quality of education to an even higher level. n Children learn how to keep themselves healthy and well. They regularly wash

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their hands and understand the routine for doing this before eating food. They have access to well-balanced meals and snacks. Children learn about oral hygiene and how to keep their teeth clean. For example, children practise brushing techniques as they play with model teeth and dental equipment. They use words, such as 'up', 'down' and 'molars'. n Children begin to develop good levels of independence. The childminder helps children to develop their much needed self-care skills. For example, children are encouraged to put on their socks and shoes. Children develop skills they need and become confident in their own ability. This prepares them well for future learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children effectively in her care. She understands safeguarding issues, including female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. She knows how to keep children safe. The childminder knows who to contact and what to do if she has concerns about children's welfare or thinks a child may be at risk of harm. She knows where to seek safeguarding advice and support and understands the role of relevant agencies. The childminder maintains accurate records of children's health and attendance. Children are well supervised. The childminder develops children's awareness of staying safe.

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should:

n strengthen plans for professional development to help raise the quality of provision to an even higher level n develop the outdoor area further to provide a more effective learning

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should:

10 January 2023 environment for those children that learn better outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2600788 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10263601 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 9 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Tickton, Beverley. She operates, Tuesday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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 her evaluation of the provision. n The childminder showed the inspector around areas of her home used by children and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n A joint observation was completed by the childminder and inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector reviewed documents. These included children's learning records, relevant policies and evidence of the childminder's professional development. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

10 January 2023 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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