Childminder in North Yorkshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's development in the specific areas of learning. She is also aware of how to promote children's large physical development, such as by taking children to visit play parks with different equipment for their differing ages and abilities. n The childminder describes how she will support children's language and communication, including for children who speak English as an additional language. For example, she will learn key words that children are familiar with. The childminder explains she will also speak clearly to children and encourage them to repeat and pronounce the correct word. n The childminder ensures that she provides a safe and secure environment for children. She demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's personal development. The childminder explains she will ensure that children have regular opportunities for outdoor play and physical

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development. She will offer children healthy snacks and drinks and, if needed, will give parents information about healthy items to provide for their children's packed lunches. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should there be any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how to manage children's behaviour effectively. She explains she will praise and encourage children's positive behaviour. The childminder describes how she will distract young children with different activities to sensitively manage any unwanted behaviour. n The childminder has a positive attitude towards professional development. She has plans to complete additional training to support her with planning a strong

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curriculum around the prime areas of learning, prior to any young children attending in the future.

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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 EY261497 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10308143 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 28 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in North Yorkshire. She is available to care for children all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she would plan and implement an appropriate curriculum to support children's learning.

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Inspection activities

5 December 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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