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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder's space is welcoming and provides a warm, home-from-home learning environment. Children confidently greet the inspector on arrival, with encouragement and praise from the childminder, as children say their names and introduce themselves. Children arrive happily, with swift drop-off procedures. They display an awareness of routines and place their shoes and bags in designated areas as they arrive. The childminder ensures that safety measures are in place, such as locked controlled entry, secure back garden, and locked cupboards/ doors, where needed. The childminder supervises children well to ensure they feel safe and supported.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. Boundaries are made clear through effective communication of expectations. Children are kind to one another. They suggest play ideas to collaborate learning but also show confidence in exploring independently. When disputes arise during play, the childminder supports children to resolve conflict. Children demonstrate skills in learning right from wrong. The childminder encourages children's individual learning needs through play. The children are supported with ambitious goals to ensure they progress well from their original starting points. Children progress with confidence and gain the skills needed to succeed across the areas of development.

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The provision is good

The childminder is inclusive to all children's care needs. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are equally supported, ensuring their play preferences are central to the care they receive. Children are happy to attend the childminder's home. Parents praise the childminder, as her support has a positive impact on their child's well-being.

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need to do better?

n Children progress well in their development across all areas. The childminder engages children in their learning through both child and adult-led activities. Children practise working together and problem-solving as they complete a shape and number puzzle together. Children build on what they already know through developing resilience and having a go. n Children make good progress from their starting points because the childminder knows their next steps and provides an ambitious curriculum. The childminder follows children's interests and tests their knowledge during play to make learning enjoyable. However, the childminder does not consistently reflect on her practice to ensure that planned learning objectives are achieved. n Children are passionate about learning. They are supported to carry out activities that build on current mathematical knowledge. Children recall previous activity experiences, saying, 'Last time I couldn't do it, but now I can'. Children

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need to do better?

17 October 2023 ask the childminder to update their diary with achievements, as their 'mummy will be proud'. The childminder supports children and reminds them of the importance of practising skills to overcome challenges. n Children learn to share and negotiate play ideas. Children's disputes are mild and resolved quickly through conversation and compassion encouraged by the childminder. Children cooperate and support one another to achieve tasks, such as building tall towers. The childminder praises children for their kind behaviour. The children learn about responsibility by helping to tidy away. The childminder acts as a positive role model to establish positive relationships. Children say please and thank you when interacting with the childminder and one another. n Children display positive physical and emotional health. Children show confidence and increasing independence with skills such as toilet training, eating

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need to do better?

and dressing into outerwear. Children discuss healthy fruit snacks and choose healthy lunch options, such as sandwiches and salad sticks. Children engage in healthy lifestyle choices. n Children, including those with SEND, receive inclusive care. The childminder engages with parents and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children. Referrals for additional support are introduced and supported by the childminder. Children receive specialised support where needed. The childminder recognises that she would benefit from further specialised training to build on these positive outcomes for children. n The childminder successfully includes parents in their children's education. She provides communication books so parents can contribute to events and learning from time spent at home. The childminder includes recent events and learning interests within her care and education. Children benefit from having a

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need to do better?

consistent network of care and support through positive parent partnerships.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder identifies the signs and symptoms of all types of abuse. Scenarios are discussed effectively and showcase the childminder's knowledge. The childminder is aware of how to support families and children in need of support. The childminder's home is safe and secure. Boundaries of behaviour are clear. The childminder raises children's awareness of safety and offers gentle reminders, such as not to run when it is wet and slippery outside. Accidents are recorded and monitored. The childminder is first-aid trained and meets children's allergy/dietary needs. Safeguarding training has been undertaken to ensure recent updates are reflected in practice. Parents are confident about the safety of their children while in the childminder's care. Children are happy and safe.

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should:

17 October 2023 n ensure that practice is consistently reflected upon to build on the quality of experiences for children n undertake specialised training to further build on positive outcomes for children with SEND.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321245 Local authority York Inspection number 10285615 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 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in the Acomb area of York. She operates all year round, from 7.15am to 4.30pm, 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 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 childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

17 October 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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Inspection activities

17 October 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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