Childminder in East Riding of 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 happy and settled in the childminder's care. She knows the children and their families well, which contributes to strong positive relationships. The childminder has a very caring and calm nature. She ensures children's emotional needs are met, offering reassurance when needed. She provides lots of cuddles, and this contributes to strong bonds between the childminder and the children.

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The provision is good

The childminder focuses her curriculum on providing learning opportunities for children in both indoor and outdoor environments. She follows the interests of children and recognises their preferred ways of learning. For example, those who are used to regularly being outdoors are able to take their resources outside. They benefit from learning about growing and nature as they talk about composting leftover food. The childminder knows the children well. She uses this knowledge to provide exciting learning opportunities through both planned and spontaneous activities. She tailors the curriculum after considering the next steps for children's learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave extremely well and follow the childminder's prompts and instructions. They confidently move around the homely environment. They know where their favourite toys are and what interests them. The range of activities ensure children can enter into play alongside their friends and share similar toys.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements an ambitious curriculum. She uses regular observations to track children's progress. She knows what she wants children to learn next and how they are progressing in their development. She ensures parents are kept up to date about their children's progress and provides resources to support children to extend their learning at home. n Children's physical development is promoted well as the childminder knows and understands the progress children are making. She plans activities to promote children's individual development further. For example, she encourages children to manage different levels to build their confidence as they move around outdoor areas. She provides resources which support children to develop their walking skills. n Children's communication and language skills are promoted as the childminder describes what is happening. She repeats children's babbles and words, using

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need to do better?

simple full sentences. The childminder uses props at story time to engage children, although rhyming and singing could be used to support children's language development further. n The childminder is able to demonstrate a good understanding of working with children who require additional support. She understands how to seek help as

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need to do better?

17 January 2024 required to ensure children's development is closely monitored. The childminder shares information with other settings which children attend, to support their educational progress. n Children relate well to their peers. The childminder reminds them about being careful around friends, so as not to hurt them, and reminds them about sharing. In group activities, the childminder ensures all children are occupied. Even young children are very patient as they wait their turn to roll and cut the shortbread. They watch excitedly as their friends use the cutters to make their biscuits and cheer as their turn arrives. n Children learn about good hygiene as they routinely wash their hands before and after food and after messy activities. They know about being healthy as the childminder talks about using a thermometer and having rests. She talks to them about healthy foods and introduces different fruits and vegetables to try.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures children are ready for the transition to school. She promotes children's independence skills as they practise putting on coats and shoes. They practise their feeding skills as they use cutlery and help the childminder to tidy up after play. n Parents appreciate how the childminder keeps them informed about their children's development. They appreciate the comforting care given, which helps younger children to settle. They feel their children have formed firm bonds with the childminder. n The childminder reflects on her provision by seeking feedback from parents and carers. She identifies training which she feels will support her to develop her provision and have a positive impact on the care given to children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n maximise opportunities for children to develop their communication and language skills further through the use of rhymes and singing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497253 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10317043 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 18 Date of previous inspection 14 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funding 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. 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 Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

17 January 2024 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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17 January 2024 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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