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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are very settled in this happy family environment. The warm relationships, created by the childminder, are key to children's good progress. Parents confirm that their children have settled quickly, even those who have not been attending long. Children show that they feel safe with the childminder and her husband as they lounge on the adults' laps for a story.

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The provision is good

The childminder puts a firm focus on outdoor play and learning. She has a sensible approach to risk assessment. This means that children benefit from interesting outdoor learning opportunities, without their play, learning and enjoyment being inhibited. For example, when the younger children want to throw food in the pond for the ducks, she explains carefully where it is safe to stand. She then stays nearby and watches carefully. She knows which children need extra measures to keep them safe. Children develop a keen interest in the world around them and learn to keep themselves safe as they play.

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The provision is good

Children's good behaviour promotes their safety and their learning, they are used to listening to adults and heeding what they say. Parents like that the childminder is out and about with the children. They are pleased that their children learn through family activities, such as baking and gardening, as this mirrors their own lifestyle. Children enjoy their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's language. She uses books, stories and songs effectively without affecting their confidence. Consequently, children confidently join in with conversations, even when their diction is not clear. There is always something interesting or funny to talk about and they know that the childminder values what they have to say. The childminder is less clear about services in the area should parents need support with their children's language or behaviour. n The childminder's calm manner, insightful observations and clear expectations promote children's good behaviour. She helps children to talk about what has upset them and how to solve problems for themselves. For example, older children politely ask for their doll back, adding please and thank you with the minimum of adult support. Parents confirm that the childminder has taught their children to share and take turns n The childminder introduces number at every opportunity. Older children

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confidently, and correctly count up to 20 as they count the sticks in their pretend bonfire or the animals in the slime. They help to find familiar numbers as they complete the daily calendar and recognise 999 as a number to call for help. n The childminder helps children to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. She supports them to jump higher and stride further as they balance on the tree stumps at the park.

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26 April 2024 Children relish the healthy lentil soup and enjoy a second helping. They are reminded to drink their water to keep their bodies and brains hydrated. n Children are secure in the well-rehearsed routines that promote their independence. Younger children find their coats and boots to go outdoors. Older children confidently put theirs on themselves. They happily help to tidy up to the 'tidy-up song' and know to speed up if the song has to be played again. n The childminder has recently expanded her business. She has ensured the minimum of disruption to the children already attending and helped new children to settle quickly. She has made sure that her husband has completed important training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. This means that he can help to keep children safe. The childminder knows what else she needs to do to maintain the quality of provision alongside the expansion. For example, she has

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identified a more structured approach to monitoring children's learning and development. She is also reorganising the premises. n That said, the changes have caused some minor disruption to the smooth running of the provision. For example, there are times when some routines take longer due to the additional children attending. The childminder has not yet shared all children's individual learning goals with her assistant. The childminder is confident about the newer children's care routines and health needs. However, some of their learning needs are less clearly defined.

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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 explore what services are available in the area, or online, should parents ask for support, particularly with their children's language or behaviour n reflect regularly on daily routines and how the premises are used for an even more streamlined day as the service evolves n be even more precise about what children need to learn next and what they need to practise, so this can be more effectively shared with parents and the assistant.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2659326 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10335460 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 12 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Thornton-le-Dale in North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with her husband who is a registered assistant. 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 inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Discussions were held with the childminder about how she organises the provision and about her intentions for children's learning and development. The inspector observed how the childminder and her assistant work together and discussed this with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents, read their written testimonials and took their views into account. n The inspector saw all areas of the premises that are used for childminding and accompanied them on a walk off site.

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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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