Hassall, Claire Josephine

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 are supported to feel settled and secure in the warm and welcoming environment. The childminder responds to children's individual needs, recognising when they are tired or hungry. She ensures they are given reassurance and comfort to flourish and thrive and gain confidence in their surroundings.

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The provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of children's learning needs. She offers a varied curriculum, which ensures individual children are able to make progress. She builds on their prior knowledge and accurately identifies the next steps in their learning. She knows the children well and follows their interests when planning activities.

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The provision is good

Children display good behaviour. They know and understand the boundaries and rules in the setting and the expectations when they are out and about. They understand the importance of following rules to keep themselves safe. They are reassured by the routines of the day and know what to expect.

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The provision is good

Children are supported well following the COVID-19 pandemic. The childminder recognises how children are impacted and the areas of their learning which require additional focus. She knows that children require further reassurance in their interactions with others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works with parents to identify children's starting points. She uses this information, alongside her own observations, to plan a curriculum which challenges children and helps them to make progress. For example, she identifies when children need support to become more confident and raise their self-esteem. She considers ways of increasing their interactions with their peers. n The childminder helps children to progress in their communication and language. She extends their vocabulary as she uses a running commentary and repetitive dialogue. She encourages children to talk about what they have been doing and previous events. For example, as a child eats their snack, they talk about how they made the scones and are taking some home for their parents. n Children's mathematical development is promoted as the childminder uses mathematical language during her interactions with children. She talks about

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building the blocks 'bigger' and 'higher' and 'on top of' and 'underneath.' However, the childminder does not always encourage children to count routinely during the course of the day, to extend their skills even further. n Children's self-esteem is promoted. They respond well to praise. For example, the childminder encourages children to persevere with activities, even when they say they are 'too hard'. As they complete the jigsaws, the childminder reminds

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26 January 2023 them to turn the pieces around and push down on them. She celebrates their successes, which contribute to their feelings of accomplishment. n Children develop their independence through the routine of the day. They follow simple instructions from the childminder and are capable of carrying out small tasks to support their self-care. They know how to climb into their seats ready for their snacks. They practise peeling their bananas and know where their belongings are kept, when they are ready for a nap. n The childminder works hard to ensure children have a good awareness of healthy and nutritional foods. She prepares home-cooked meals to ensure children can access a varied diet. She involves the children in shopping for the food and talks to children about healthy choices. n Although the childminder teaches children about some good hygiene and self- care practices, such as regular handwashing, she does not always remind them

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about preventing cross-infection when coughing. She does not consistently remind children about covering their mouths. n The childminder works hard to develop effective partnerships with parents and carers. She provides them with information to support the care of their children at home. Parents express satisfaction with the care provided and the level of information relayed about their child's development. They value the variety of experiences at the provision. n The childminder reflects on her provision regularly. She seeks feedback from parents and ensures her knowledge and understanding, regarding caring for children is up to date. She ensures she undertakes additional training to support her when working with children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the things which would cause her concern regarding a child's welfare. She is aware of the procedures she should follow should she be concerned and the action she must take. The childminder undertakes regular training to ensure she is familiar with different areas of safeguarding, such as cuckooing and the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder ensures children's safety through thorough risk assessments, both on and off the premises. She ensures any new premises or areas to be visited for outings are risk assessed prior to children being taken to them.

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should:

n help children to develop a deeper understanding of effective hygiene practices that support their good health n consider ways of building on children's mathematical development further to

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should:

26 January 2023 extend their counting skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490034 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10275192 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 1 Date of previous inspection 5 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Sowerby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder works term time and summer holidays only.

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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 provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. 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

26 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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