Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised within the childminder's premises. This is because the childminder does not always identify risks and minimise them quickly enough. The space used for children's play is cluttered and disorganised. This presents trip hazards and opportunities for young children to pick up and play with toys and equipment that are not appropriate for their age.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite these concerns, the childminder forms strong bonds with the children in her care. She finds out about their interests and talks to children about their families and their pets. This supports children to feel valued. The childminder provides plenty of cuddles and reassurance if children feel unsettled after a sleep. They giggle as they join in with the actions to familiar songs and rhymes. Children attend different playgroups each week. They regularly go on outings to places of interest. For example, children recently travelled on public transport to visit a local aquarium.

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The provision is inadequate

However, there are limited opportunities for children to access appropriate learning opportunities within the home environment. This leads to children wandering around with little purpose. Children generally behave well, and the childminder responds effectively to situations when children sometimes struggle to regulate their emotions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not fully considered the hazards within her home. She generally supervises children appropriately. However, there are still times when children can find things that they should not be playing with. In addition, the childminder has not fully identified risks posed to children by family pets. For example, the pets' toys and children's toys are not kept separately, meaning that children play with toys that have recently been licked by the dog. n Overall, the childminder shows an understanding of what she wants children to learn. She recognises the importance of promoting children's communication and language skills. The childminder also identifies what she expects children to be able to do to be ready for starting school. This includes supporting children to develop their independence. The childminder understands her responsibility to communicate with parents and other professionals if she identifies children who

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need to do better?

may need additional support. n The childminder does not ensure that her home environment is sufficiently stimulating for children. She does not organise the available resources in a way that promotes children's learning. Books and toys are not easily accessible to children. This means that children cannot follow their interests, explore independently or make choices in their play. This sometimes leads to children

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4 January 2024 becoming unsettled as they are not engaged in purposeful play. n The childminder embeds opportunities for children to learn about their local environment into the daily routines. Children find out about the natural world, such as through regular walks. The childminder supports children's physical development, for example during time spent at the park or at soft-play centres. Children learn to socialise with larger groups of children when they meet with other childminders and their children. n When the childminder joins children in their play, she demonstrates some effective teaching skills. For example, when children are interested in a shape- sorting toy, she shows them what to do, introduces a range of mathematical vocabulary and encourages them to persevere. However, for most of the time, children's learning happens by chance. The childminder does not routinely plan activities to consider individual children's needs. This does not support children

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to build on and extend their learning. n Children's good health is not promoted consistently. The childminder works with parents to ensure that they provide healthy packed lunches for their children. Children also benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. However, nappy changing procedures are not sufficiently hygienic. Toilet facilities are not appropriate for children's use, although at the time of the inspection no children were toilet trained. n The childminder communicates effectively with parents. Parents explain that they get detailed feedback about their children's day. They value the opportunities that the childminder provides for children to attend playgroups and to visit places of interest. The childminder works with parents effectively when children speak English as an additional language. This enables her to demonstrate to children that she respects and values their home languages. n The childminder is beginning to reflect on her practice. For example, she is

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need to do better?

considering ratio requirements and making changes to the days on which she cares for children, in order to meet their individual needs more effectively. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. This helps her to be able to describe signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She welcomes support and advice from the local authority.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

4 January 2024 make regular checks of the areas used for childminding in order to identify and minimise any hazards, including risks associated with family pets 26/01/2024

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Due date

improve the way the learning environment is organised, to enable children to explore and lead their own play 26/01/2024

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Due date

plan opportunities to support children to consistently benefit from appropriate activities to support progress in their learning 26/01/2024

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Due date

ensure that nappy changing and toilet facilities promote good hygiene at all times. 26/01/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2725017 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10325892 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Beverley. She operates all year round, from 7.30am 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 childminder. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

4 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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Inspection activities

4 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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