Cooper, Julie Denise

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

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and homely environment for children. Children are confident and show how well settled and secure they feel in her home. They have strong and loving relationships with the childminder, and she knows them well. Children readily seek her out for cuddles and reassurance when needed. This supports their emotional well-being and confidence well.

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The provision is good

The childminder assesses children's development when they first start. She has a good understanding of their individual stage of development and what they need to learn next. The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children's positive attitude to learning. She understands what each individual child enjoys and uses this information to help plan and motivate learning experiences. Children engage in activities with enthusiasm and make good progress in their learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and follow the rules and expectations of the setting. The childminder has a clear structure and routine and consistently reminds children of expected behaviour. For example, she reminds younger children to share and take turns during play. The childminder encourages positive behaviour with lots of praise and acts as a positive role model. She speaks to children with respect and values their ideas, which encourages them to do the same to others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her past experiences and professional knowledge to plan exciting and interesting activities for children. She uses her own observations to identify children who need extra support to meet their individual learning needs. For example, the childminder supports children with difficulties in their social development due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She puts extra support in place for them to help them settle and feel safe. n The childminder is reflective of her own practice and committed to her ongoing professional development. For example, she has recently completed training to develop her knowledge in curriculum delivery. The childminder assesses her environment and adapts her setting to meet the changing needs of children. She seeks parents' feedback through questionnaires to gather their thoughts and opinions. This helps her to enhance and extend the opportunities that she provides for children.

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n The childminder teaches children about leading a healthy lifestyle. She provides an extensive menu of nutritious, home-cooked meals and snacks which are freshly prepared daily. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise to help keep them fit and healthy. They enjoy outings to the local park and woodland areas, where they explore nature and develop their physical strength. n The development of children's language and communication is important to the

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need to do better?

23 February 2023 childminder. She talks to children during their play and makes effective use of stories, songs and rhymes. However, the childminder does not always repeat back the correct pronunciation of words children say, to help them to develop their spoken English. Furthermore, the childminder does not always give children enough time to respond to questions. n Children enjoy plenty of opportunities to go out in the local community. They regularly visit local parks and farms. Children enjoy making dens in the woods and feeding the ducks at the local marsh. They often go to local toddler groups, where they learn to interact with other children and take part in group activities. This helps them to develop their confidence and social communication skills well. n The childminder has a strong relationship with parents. They praise the excellent care that their children receive. Parents say they feel like an 'extended part of

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need to do better?

the family'. They feel happy knowing their children are safe with the childminder. Parents praise and value the variety of activities, experiences and outings that the childminder provides. n Overall, children learn to be independent from a young age. They confidently make choices about their play and develop the skills needed to become confident in their own ability. However, the childminder sometimes offers her help too quickly, rather than encouraging children to have a go at tasks for themselves. For example, at snack time, the childminder provides children with peeled and chopped fruit, such as strawberries and bananas, which they could begin to cut up and prepare themselves.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding which she continually updates and extends through regular training and her own further research. She fully understands the procedures to follow, and the appropriate agencies to contact, should there be any concerns about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder understands what to do if an allegation is made against her or a family member. She ensures the learning environment is clean, safe and suitable for children to play and learn in. The childminder consistently implements safety strategies outlined in her policies and procedures. The setting is safe and secure.

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should:

n make better use of strategies to extend children's communication and language skills n consider further ways children can be involved in activities, to fully develop their independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314281 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10276125 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 12 Date of previous inspection 3 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1987 and lives in Howden, East Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early 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 showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding. She explained how she organises the environment and the learning programmes for children. n The inspector observed a range of activities and interactions between the childminder and children, to help evaluate the quality of education. n A joint observation was completed by the childminder and inspector, indoors during a planned activity. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children.

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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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