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 are happy in this home-from-home setting. They demonstrate they feel comfortable with the childminder. She provides children with lots of love and cuddles, especially those children who are new. This ensures that they begin to feel secure and are happy to explore their surroundings.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for what children are able to achieve. She plans a broad range of activities to excite and engage children. Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. Where possible, the childminder tries to include natural resources. For example, there is a large open suitcase containing leaves that were collected earlier in the week.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and become deeply engaged in their play. The childminder supports children to be imaginative. They replicate actions which they may have seen at home. For example, the childminder asks children to make her a cup of tea in the role-play kitchen.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy taking responsibility for tasks. For example, they sweep up herbs which they have spilt and enjoy wiping down their high chairs after snack. Children attempt to put on their own coat and shoes and enjoy helping each other. This supports children to become independent and ensures that they are ready for their next stage of learning, such as pre-school or school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder embeds and develops children's mathematical skills at every opportunity. For example, children are supported to count toy dinosaurs in the play dough. The childminder is proactive in her approach to join in with children's play. When children begin counting independently with blocks, she offers them additional guidance and encouragement. This supports children's early understanding of number. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder responds to any incidents of unwanted behaviour in a calm manner. She distracts children with another toy or responds positively. For example, when children empty herbs onto the floor, the childminder gets a dustpan and brush and develops this into a new learning opportunity. However, when children do not share or take turns with resources, the childminder does not explain to children why they should not do this. This means that children do not begin to learn the consequences of their actions at

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need to do better?

an early age. n The childminder provides a healthy and balanced diet for children, which she takes the time to ensure meets nutritional guidelines. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities around oral hygiene and plans activities to support

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need to do better?

18 January 2023 children's understanding. n The childminder plans settling-in sessions to support children when they first start. She has a good understating of attachment and why it is important to ensure that children feel safe and secure with her prior to their parents leaving them. Children are happy to go to the childminder for cuddles, especially when they are feeling tired or unsure. For example, the childminder provides additional reassurance to children when a loud helicopter flies over. n The childminder plans some activities to support children's understanding of cultures and traditions other than their own. For example, she plans on introducing Chinese New Year to children in a way which is appropriate for their age. At Christmas, the childminder talked to children about what happens in different countries. However, these activities do not offer children a deep enough understanding of the world outside of their own community.

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need to do better?

n Parents are happy with the care and learning their children receive. The childminder provides parents with ideas of what they can do at home to extend children's learning further. The childminder remains in regular communication with parents through text messages and an online app. This ensures that parents are kept up to date with their child's day and their development. n The childminder is extremely self-reflective. She regularly reflects on her own practice. She considers what children have learned each day and how she can improve her own teaching and practice. The childminder completes additional training depending on what will benefit the children in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of how to ensure that her home is safe. She carries out regular risk assessments, inside and outside, and ensures that any risks are minimised. The childminder has a good understanding of potential signs and symptoms which may suggest that a child is at risk of harm or abuse. This includes wider safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder has a good knowledge of the referral process. She knows who to contact if she has a concern about a child, a member of her own household or any assistants. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe online.

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should:

n support children to understand how their behaviour can impact on others n enrich children's knowledge and understanding of other cultures, traditions and communities beyond their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2609322 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10263593 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in November 2020 and lives in Ellerton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She provides funded early education for three-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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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