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

The childminder provides an enjoyable and welcoming environment, where children feel safe and happy. Children develop a close bond with the childminder, who interacts warmly with them in all activities. The childminder has a calm nature and is a good role model for children. Children display high levels of confidence and self-esteem in this home-from-home setting. They are confident to greet visitors that arrive and show them around.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows children extremely well. Children are provided with a range of rich learning experiences that follow their interests. The childminder builds on what children already know and can do and uses this information to plan their next steps in learning. This means that children are motivated, engaged and eager to learn. Children are confident to explore their surroundings and they have positive attitudes to their learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They understand what is expected of them, such as to put their toys away before they move on to the next activity. The childminder has clear boundaries in place and high expectations of children's behaviour. For example, the childminder supports children to understand why they must sit down at the table and eat their packed lunches. The childminder praises children throughout the day to reinforce their positive behaviour.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder understands how to support children's language development. She has attended relevant training in the subject to further enhance her knowledge. The childminder speaks clearly to children, giving them plenty of time to respond to questions. However, she does not consistently model the correct pronunciation of words when children mispronounce words, to extend children's communication further. n Children develop a love of books. They enjoy listening to stories throughout the day. When the childminder reads to children, she uses animation in her voice and asks them questions about the story. This helps children to focus and remain engaged. The childminder has created a lending library to encourage parents to read at home with their children. This supports children to develop a love of literacy and promotes their imaginative skills. n Children are encouraged to be independent at every opportunity. They wash

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their hands before mealtimes, tidy up and take their plates to the kitchen when they have finished. Children continually make choices about their play. For example, older children sit at the table to practise their cutting skills with scissors. Younger children choose to build towers with bricks. This means that children develop the skills they need and become confident in their own abilities.

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need to do better?

9 March 2023 n Partnership with parents is good. The childminder provides parents with regular feedback on their children's progress. She shares photos and information about activities and forms strong home-learning links. For example, children enjoy taking home the setting's teddy bear 'Pebbles' to share their adventures. Parents comment on how their children develop strong bonds with the childminder and make excellent progress. n The childminder provides children with a variety of experiences outside of the home in the local community. They enjoy regular visits to the beach to the childminder's beach hut and take part in a range of activities while there. Children attend local toddler groups, parks and the library with the childminder. This helps to support children to develop confidence in different social situations. n The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She prepares

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healthy snacks and encourages parents to provide healthy packed lunches. Children enjoy learning about oral health. For example, they use toothbrushes to complete play sheets from the dentist. Children have daily opportunities to exercise and get fresh air. They ride in cars, balance on planks and run around in the well-equipped outdoor area. All children thoroughly enjoy yoga and dance sessions. This maximises opportunities for children to be physically active. n The childminder shows a genuine enjoyment of her work and regularly reflects on her practice. She has clear plans for improvements to benefit children's learning and development further. The childminder is committed to her continued professional development. For example, she has recently attended training to strengthen her knowledge of the benefits of children's outdoor learning. The childminder also liaises with other professionals to share ideas and

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children in her care. She completes relevant training in safeguarding and is aware of her role and responsibilities. The childminder can talk with confidence about what she would do in a range of scenarios. She is aware of the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. The childminder is aware of the impact that a child's family life may have on children's development. Children are well supervised. The childminder develops children's awareness of staying safe.

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should:

n support children to develop effective communication skills by consistently modelling the correct pronunciations of words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2619251 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10276076 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 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Bridlington. She holds a relevant qualification at level five. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and a week at Christmas. The childminder offers funded early years education for two-, three- and four-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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder discussed her curriculum intentions with the inspector during the learning walk. n The inspector observed the quality of the education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed their observations of children together. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance. n Parents shared their views with the inspector through written feedback.

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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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