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 are welcomed into this home-from-home childminding setting. They form strong and meaningful attachments with the childminder. When children become upset, she quickly identifies how to soothe them, for example, by offering cuddles and reassurance. New children are learning the routines of the day, which helps them to feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They learn about the expectations of the setting in an age- appropriate way. For example, children know to hold onto the walking rope when outside, to keep themselves safe. They learn about manners and how to talk to each other with respect. The childminder demonstrates these positive behaviours and talks in a quiet and friendly tone. Children help each other, showing care and kindness towards each other.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides activities and resources that cover all areas of learning. She knows what she wants children to learn during their time with her. Babies eagerly explore and play with the sensory resources. They begin to develop their hand-to-eye coordination skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers children and families settling-in sessions. Parents stay until children feel settled. This helps to form a good relationship with the childminder from the start. Parents say that the childminder offers a warm, friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Children report that they 'really like it' at the childminder's, and they have an enjoyable time. n Information about children's day-to-day experiences is shared in various ways. Parents are kept updated of their children's progress and the activities the childminder provides. The childminder completes the statutory two-year-old progress check for all children aged between two and three years. Parents are supported to continue learning at home. For example, they borrow resources to share with their children, such as books. However, the childminder does not gather information on what children can already do before they start at the setting. This means that she is not able to plan children's learning from the

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outset. n Independence is encouraged from an early age. Younger children collect their shoes and coats. Older children wash their hands after the toilet and before eating. They know to use their own hand towels to prevent the spread of germs. Babies' care needs are supported. The childminder makes sure that babies are comfortable and happy during nappy changes. She talks to them, explaining what is happening to them. This has a positive effect on children's emotional well-being.

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30 January 2023 n Overall, the childminder supports children's early communication and language skills well. She engages with children as they play and asks them age- appropriate questions. She models the correct pronunciation of words and reads to children. However, on occasion, children are distracted by the nursery rhymes and songs that are playing on a smart speaker, and they are not able to fully focus on the intended learning. n Children learn how to live a healthy lifestyle. For example, they enjoy healthy snacks that are provided by the childminder. Children enjoy daily opportunities to go outside and enjoy physical activity. They regularly visit the local park, where they enjoy climbing and going on the zip line. Allowing children to take part in this type of risky play supports their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting and developing her practice. Since her last inspection, she has gained a relevant childcare

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need to do better?

qualification. She uses this new knowledge to help children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She works closely with parents, the local school and other agencies to identify and support their needs. Strategies are used to help children make progress and help them catch up with their peers. The childminder offers overnight respite care to children already in her care, to help families. n Children remain engaged in their self-chosen activities. However, occasionally, the childminder expects too much of younger children. For example, planned craft activities are sometimes too difficult for them. This means that not all children are able to fully engage in all activities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding. She is able to identify possible risks to children, and she knows who to contact should she have any concerns. She keeps accurate records of accidents, any medication given and children's attendance. The childminder's home is safe and secure. Both the childminder and her assistant hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This helps them to know what to do following an accident or injury. The childminder has a pet dog that is not left alone with children. Pet food and drinking water is kept out of the reach of children.

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should:

n reflect on the individual needs, interests and developmental stages of all children when planning activities, to ensure children are able to fully engage in their learning

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should:

30 January 2023 n obtain information on children's learning and development when they first start, to determine their accurate starting points in order to support children's learning from the outset n consider reducing background noise, such as music, to develop children's listening and attention skills, and to help them fully focus on activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355525 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10229525 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 5 Date of previous inspection 9 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Little Crakehall, Bedale. She opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays, and she offers overnight care. The childminder's husband is her assistant. She holds an appropriate level 3 early years qualification.

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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 provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented during an activity and the impact that this had on children's learning. 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

30 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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30 January 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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