Childminder in North Yorkshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in this nurturing, home-from-home environment. Children are extremely happy and say how they feel safe. Attachments are evident as babies seek out the childminder for comfort and reassurance. Older children display elevated levels of confidence as they speak to the inspector.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has exceptionally accurate knowledge of each child. This has been gathered through her own robust assessments and observations from working with other professionals of settings that the children attend. The childminder has an excellent understanding of what she would like children to learn before they move on to their next stage of learning, such as school. Activities and learning opportunities are planned with this in mind. As a result, children make excellent progress and are extremely well prepared for school.

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The provision is outstanding

Stories and books form an integral part of the day. This supports children's love of reading at an early age. Children become deeply engaged in a range of stories as they eagerly predict what might happen next. The highly qualified and skilled childminder excites and engages children as they all are drawn further into the story. The childminder skilfully uses a range of props to bring the story to life. Older children use the props to work their way through various elements of the story. Younger children enjoy the sensory experience of the activity, such as exploring sticks and mud.

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n Mathematical concepts are deeply embedded through a range of activities and experiences. For example, the childminder supports children to solve a range of problems and develops their thinking further. The childminder shares methods for counting. For example, when there are several bears in a picture, she suggests counting them in rows. n Throughout the provision, there is a sharp focus on communication and language. The childminder expertly adjusts the language she uses to suit the age and stage of development of each child. The childminder uses stories as a basis for a range of discussions. For example, a discussion around a variety of different types of bears takes place. Children proudly talk about their own experiences of seeing bears in the zoo. n Interactions between the childminder and the children are wonderful. The childminder takes time to explain concepts to ensure a deep understanding of a

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subject. For example, she spends time explaining to older children how they can safely cut fruit for babies to help prevent them from choking. n Children learn about the natural world and where food comes from. Children excitedly tell the inspector about the chickens in the garden. They explain how,

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23 January 2024 in the summer months, the chickens run around the garden. Sometimes, they collect the chicken's eggs and have them for lunch. n Children behave exceptionally well and show elevated levels of respect for each other. Interactions are supported by the childminder through careful interventions. For example, the childminder explains how to take turns and politely ask if they can have a turn next. This is supporting children to take turns with the resources. Any incidents of unwanted behaviour are dealt with swiftly and consistently and are used as an opportunity to act as role models for younger babies. n The childminder is superb at developing children's confidence and self-esteem. Children wash their hands and cut their own fruit for snack time. When children face difficulties or lack the confidence to try something, the childminder offers support, yet gently explains how practising something helps them to learn.

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n The childminder has highly effective plans in place for her own professional development. She seeks out high-quality training to ensure that her practice is constantly evolving. The childminder continuously self-evaluates her own practice to ensure that she is always delivering the most exceptional care and learning opportunities. n The childminder is proactive in gathering feedback from parents and children. Parents provide overwhelmingly positive feedback about the childminder. Many parents comment on how their child counts down the days of the week until they can go to the childminder's house. Parents are extremely pleased with the progress their children have made and how they have been prepared for school. The childminder shares a vast range of information with parents so that they can help their children at home.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496759 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10312347 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 26 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Appleton Roebuck, on the outskirts of York. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised qualification at level 6. The childminder 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. 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 that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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