Childminder in North Yorkshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child development. She is aware of how to monitor and observe children's learning. The childminder describes how she will use this information to plan children's next steps in learning. She talks confidently about the activities she will provide children in order to help them make good progress. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. She describes how she will provide healthy meals and snacks for all children. Children have access to a well-equipped outdoor area. The childminder talks about the dental hygiene resources she has in place. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains that she is a positive role model. The childminder describes how she will encourage children's positive behaviour through setting clear boundaries, praise and encouragement. n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to keep

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children safe in her care. She has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows who to contact and what to do if she has concerns about children's welfare or thinks a child may be at risk of harm. She is aware of the impact that a child's family life may have on children's development. The childminder keeps her safeguarding training up to date. n The childminder understands the importance of working together with parents. She discusses how she will collect information from them about what children already know and can do when they start. The childminder explains how she will share information with parents and support them in extending their children's learning at home. For example, she will share children's scrap books with parents to inform them of their development. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge and

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skills up to date. She is committed to her ongoing professional development. The childminder ensures that mandatory training, such as safeguarding, is up to date, to help her to keep children safe and well. n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to review children's progress when they are aged between two and three years old. She describes how she will complete a written summary of children's progress and share these with parents.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464624 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10285817 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 0 Date of previous inspection 19 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Ripon, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds appropriate qualifications 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements and what records she keeps. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk. The childminder shared with the inspector how she plans to support children's learning and development. n The inspector considered the suitability of the premises for children indoors and outdoors.

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Inspection activities

11 May 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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11 May 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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