Childminder in North 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 Good

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they feel safe in the childminder's home. They welcome visitors into the childminder's home and are keen to communicate with them. Children interact well with their friends and are kind to each other.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children very well and plans activities that follow their interests. For example, children take part in creative activities, such as making penguin pictures. The childminder is currently focusing on numbers and counting with some children. For example, children count the number of coloured plates they need for snack time. The childminder observes children carefully and organises activities she knows will help them make progress. For instance, she offers opportunities for older children to use scissors, to improve their manipulative skills.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a wide range of experiences that help them to learn about the world around them and different people. For example, children learn about a variety of festivals and celebrations, such as Chinese New Year. They attend regular groups, visit local attractions and parks and enjoy walks in the local community. The childminder has recently extended her home, including the outdoor play area. This helps to ensure that children benefit from fresh air and exercise.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents informed about their child's day and what they are learning. Children benefit from this shared approach, which helps them to be successful. Parents are happy with the care and education the childminder provides and speak highly about the way she communicates. n Children play cooperatively as they help to build a train track. The childminder encourages them to share and take turns. She is a good role model and regularly praises children for their efforts. However, at times, the childminder is too quick to offer her ideas and to problem solve for children during play, rather than encouraging them to think for themselves. n Children have a positive attitude to their learning and are eager to join in with activities. For example, children are keen to join in with repeated phrases, such as 'quack, quack, quack', when the childminder sings a song about 'five little

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ducks'. Children develop their literacy skills and enjoy looking at books. They look at them independently, as well as with the childminder. n Overall, the childminder supports children's vocabulary effectively. Throughout activities, she models good conversational skills, asks questions and introduces new words. However, children's communication and language skills are not consistently promoted. For example, some children have their dummies in their

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19 January 2023 mouths as they play. This means they cannot always say words clearly or learn to pronounce them correctly when they speak. n Children demonstrate a good understanding of the rules and boundaries of the setting, and they behave well. The childminder supports their understanding through gentle but consistent rules and reminders. For example, the childminder talks to children about appropriate places to climb. n The childminder develops children's understanding of hygiene practices well through daily routines, such as washing their hands after messy play and before eating snacks and meals. Children confidently feed themselves at mealtimes, which are calm, social occasions. Children are provided with fruit at snack times and vegetables at mealtimes. However, at lunchtime, children are provided with a processed, ready-made meal, which does not consistently support their good health. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and the experiences she

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provides for children. She seeks the views of parents and children, helping her to provide good levels of care and learning, which meets the individual needs of the children who attend. n The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date through attending training and watching and listening to seminars online. She has regular contact with other childminders in the local area, with whom she discusses and shares good practice. The childminder would like to enhance her knowledge of how to communicate using sign language.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes online training to expand her understanding of how to support the children she cares for. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report any child welfare concerns to the relevant professionals. The childminder has a good understanding of different types of abuse, such as female genital mutilation and radicalisation. She assesses risks and makes sure that children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder explains how she vigilantly supervises children in her home and on outings.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to develop their own ideas and solve problems in their play n encourage younger children to remove their dummies during play, to strengthen opportunities to develop their communication and language skills n provide a healthy diet that consistently supports children's understanding of making healthy choices about food.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465939 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10265056 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 6 Date of previous inspection 23 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Jennyfields, Harrogate. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. She spoke to children during the inspection. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

19 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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