Childminder in North Yorkshire

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

Children are very happy, safe and settled in the childminder's care. They form a strong bond with the childminder, her daughter and with each other. The childminder knows children very well and states she feels like they are part of her family. The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and behaviour. She acknowledges and praises children's positive behaviour, such as when they say 'please' and 'thank you' and when they share toys with each other. This helps to promote children's personal, social and emotional development and ensures a calm and nurturing environment.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses her knowledge of the children to plan an interesting and varied curriculum that also takes account of children's interests. There is a strong focus on supporting children's language and communication. The childminder ensures that she engages children in lots of singing, story times and discussions. She works well with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists. The childminder follows recommendations from professionals to make sure that children receive appropriate additional support where needed. The childminder appropriately adapts learning experiences to involve and include all children. As a result, children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from regular outdoor play and make good progress in their physical development. The childminder ensures that children have free-flow access to outdoor play and can choose where they would like to spend their time. Children talk about wanting to play where their friends are playing. However, the childminder has not considered further ways to build on children's large-muscle skills and coordination when using the outdoor area. n The childminder ensures that she promotes children's independence and confidence. For example, she encourages children to put on and take off their coats and shoes for outdoor play. The childminder is readily available to help children if needed and offers them lots of encouragement and praise. n The childminder also provides learning experiences to promote children's fine motor skills, such as using tweezers to move different-sized balls into different places. However, the childminder does not always demonstrate for children how

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need to do better?

to use the tweezers effectively. n The childminder supports children's health and personal development well and implements good hygiene routines with children. She works closely with parents to support children with toilet training. When children have a toileting accident, the childminder sensitively reminds them about using the toilet. She ensures that children are never made to feel upset or embarrassed. This supports children's emotional development and self-esteem.

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need to do better?

30 November 2023 n The childminder is skilled at ensuring that activities incorporate different areas of learning. For example, when playing with warm water outside, the childminder incorporates numbers and simple mathematical language with children, such as 'empty', 'full' and 'heavy'. n Children talk about what they like to do at the setting. For example, they like to play with their friends and build with the stacking flowers. Children show a lot of concentration and perseverance when constructing buildings and models. They also have opportunities for problem-solving and discuss what items they will need for building, such as a hammer and some concrete. n The childminder asks children appropriate questions to extend their thinking and speaking skills. For example, she encourages children to explain their drawings, which they do excitedly. Children show a sense of pride in their work, which promotes their confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a very positive attitude towards continuous professional development. Since the last inspection, she has completed lots of training to support positive learning outcomes for children. For example, the childminder has extended her knowledge of working with three- and four-year-old children, an advanced child protection course, autism awareness, promoting positive behaviour, supporting early language development and early years inclusive practice. n The childminder works well in partnership with parents to meet children's individual needs. Parents all express very positive comments, including about the support their children receive to ensure smooth and supportive transitions and an effective settling-in process.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

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. The childminder's home and garden are welcoming, safe and secure. The childminder ensures that she keeps children safe when on outings. She also helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe, such as where to position large foam stepping blocks to allow them to assess risks.

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should:

n consider ways to build on children's large-muscle skills and coordination, particularly when using the outdoor area n support children's learning further, for example by modelling for them how to

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should:

30 November 2023 use some resources when needed, such as tweezers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432042 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10308349 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 5 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives Tollerton, near York. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 5. She 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the setting and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she organises her early years setting, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector by providing written statements.

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Inspection activities

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

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