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n The childminder recognises the importance of building strong relationships with children from the start. She explains how she will provide flexible settling-in arrangements to help children and their parents feel comfortable and secure. The childminder discusses how she will collect lots of information from parents to help their children to settle, such as about their routines and comfort items. n The childminder explains how she will observe and assess children to help her to plan for what they need to learn next. She describes how she will support children to make progress across all areas of learning. For example, the childminder describes how she will promote children's language skills through songs, rhymes and stories. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She plans to give parents daily feedback about their children's learning. The childminder describes how she will support parents to enhance their child's

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development at home. n The childminder describes how she will work with other settings that children attend to support children's learning. She talks about the importance of helping children to be ready for school. For example, the childminder will teach children to be independent in their dressing skills, using the toilet and washing their hands. n The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She can recognise the signs and symptoms of the different types of abuse. The childminder knows what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She has attended relevant training to keep her knowledge of child protection up to date. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's health. She knows the importance of teaching children the importance of good hygiene and following a healthy diet. The childminder will provide regular opportunities for children to be outdoors and physical in the fresh air.

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n The childminder knows how to help children to behave well. She explains how she will teach children to be kind, listen to each other, share and take turns. The childminder talks about how she will help children to develop positive attitudes to their learning, such as by providing activities which interest them. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her skills and knowledge up to date. She describes how she will collect the views of parents and children when making plans for improvement. n The childminder has the required documentation in place. She holds a valid first- aid certificate and insurance. The childminder understands the requirement to complete the progress check when children are aged between two and three years. n The childminder has had experience of working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She describes how she will work with parents and other professionals to support children's learning. The childminder

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explains how she will use individual strategies and plan adaptions to help all children to make progress.

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14 December 2023 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 321221 Local authority York Inspection number 10301342 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 19 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Strensall, York. She operates all year round, from 7.15am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification 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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to plan and deliver an early years curriculum for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will keep children safe and protect them from harm. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she will ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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14 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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14 December 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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