Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will use her knowledge of the early years foundation stage to cover the different areas of learning. She has a good understanding that young children learn through play. The childminder explains how she will assess children's starting points on entry and plan for their learning based on their interests and individual needs. She understands that should she have any concerns about a child's development, she would discuss this with parents and encourage them to seek support from external agencies. n The childminder is aware that communication and language is a key area of focus for young children. She explains how she will use songs, rhymes and daily stories to promote language and use routine parts of the day, for example mealtimes, to encourage quality conversations and interactions. n The childminder has systems in place to work in partnership with parents, the local school and other professionals. She speaks about progress checks at two

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years old, which she will share with parents and other professionals. The childminder discusses how she will maintain daily communication with parents to ensure that they are kept fully informed about their child's day and their development. n The childminder ensures that her home is safe and secure and is a suitable environment for children, both indoors and outside. She discusses how she will ensure that children are always supervised, including when eating. The childminder carries out risk assessments to eliminate possible risks while on outings and the school runs. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands the importance of healthy lifestyles. She talks about taking children to the shop to buy different fruits for them to try. The childminder explains that children will be encouraged to brush their teeth after lunch, to help maintain their oral health. n The childminder understands the need to keep detailed documentation. For

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example, she has a register for children's attendance and records to note accidents, incidents and medication. n The childminder has good links with her local authority and knows who to contact should she have any concerns about children in her care. Through discussions, the childminder was able to demonstrate her knowledge of different safeguarding topics, for example the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is aware of local safeguarding issues and the reporting procedures to follow. The childminder ensures that her paediatric first-aid qualification is up to date to enable her to care for children should they have an accident. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She describes how she will model positive behaviour and conduct which, in turn, will encourage children to be polite and well mannered. The childminder states that she will encourage sharing and turn taking through games and activities. She explains

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how she will promote children's independence, for example putting on their own shoes and coats. She describes how these qualities will help to prepare children for later life.

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30 April 2024 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 119381 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10335281 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 11 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in Bridlington, East Yorkshire. The childminder provides before and after-school care, Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm. The childminder also provides care during the school holidays from 7.45am to 6pm 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 The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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30 April 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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