Childminder in York

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 free to express themselves. They take an active role in their learning by making requests, knowing their needs will be met. The childminder listens to children and responds sensitively and respectfully to their cues. She modifies the routine to support children's needs each day, giving children lots of choices. The childminder provides real experiences to help to expand children's learning, such as weighing fruit at the local supermarket and talking to people in the local community. The childminder provides a fun and engaging learning environment which is rich in conversations and songs.

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The provision is good

Children care for one another and show high levels of respect for their peers and their childminder. Overall, their behaviour is exemplary. They cooperate and share resources, and understand why it is important to do this. This encourages children to respect and be kind to each other. This is further developed by the childminder's kind, caring and respectful interactions with the children. Children are respected for their uniqueness in the setting and the childminder responds flexibly to their individual needs. This supports children's confidence and sense of belonging.

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n The childminder has a clear understanding of what she wants children to learn. She has a focused curriculum with an emphasis on healthy eating and oral health. Children eagerly express their knowledge of different fruits and vegetables and describe their toothbrushing routine. The childminder regularly checks children's knowledge and knows what children need to be working on next. This helps her to deliver effective teaching strategies to support children's development. n The childminder provides a language-rich environment and encourages conversations. Children are confident to talk about their experiences at home and the childminder shows an interest in their world. The childminder builds on children's knowledge by sensitively introducing new concepts as they are ready. This helps children to make good progress in their communication and language. n The childminder supports children in their learning through her skilled

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interactions. She regularly looks for opportunities to extend children's knowledge across all areas of their development throughout free play and daily routine activities. For example, she counts while changing children's nappies and discusses colours at snack time. n The childminder models language and leaves space for children to think about their responses to questions. She regularly revisits different concepts. Children respond well to this approach, showing what they can do and recalling their knowledge. n The childminder partners with children in their play while setting clear

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6 February 2023 boundaries and expectations for their behaviour. She interacts sensitively and respectfully. The childminder regularly checks in with children and explains what is happening now and next. This helps children to be relaxed and calm in the setting. n Children are free to be themselves in the setting. They show their personalities, laughing and giggling with each other. Children show their curiosity talking about planes flying overhead and the birds they can see in the garden. They explore the resources and experiment by using them in different ways. n The childminder has positive relationships with children and their families. She provides a calm and organised play environment based on her knowledge of the children. This helps to engage children in their play as they choose resources around their interests. n Parents feel supported and valued in the setting. They highlight the childminder's effective communication. Parents know their children are cared for

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and supported in their learning and development. They speak of the progress which their children have made, especially in their speech and language and self-confidence. n The childminder keeps up to date with statutory training regarding first aid and safeguarding. However, she does not reflect reflect fully on teaching practice or focus her professional development to enhance the quality of education.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is secure in her knowledge of up-to-date safeguarding matters. She understands what to do to keep children safe from harm. The childminder stays up to date with training and knows the relevant agencies to refer concerns to. She knows the warning signs of abuse and has secure knowledge of what would be a cause for concern. The childminder provides a safe environment for the children and reinforces her expectations to maintain their safety.

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n thoroughly reflect on teaching practice and focus professional development to enhance the quality of education further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2598024 Local authority York Inspection number 10251478 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2020 and lives in the Dringhouses area of York. She operates all year round, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n Children spoke to the inspector about their experiences. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The inspector made observations inside the setting during activities and children's play. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The childminder and inspector discussed the curriculum in the setting.

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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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