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 happily settle into the childminder's welcoming setting. They respond positively to her calm and gentle approach. Children form strong attachments with the childminder, which effectively support their emotional well-being. The childminder teaches children to understand and name their different feelings. Children learn how to express and manage their own feelings and begin to understand those of others.

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The provision is good

The childminder deals with any minor conflicts between children in a positive and constructive manner. For example, when children want to play with the same toy, she talks to them about possible solutions. Children develop the important skills and attitudes that enable them to make friends and play cooperatively with others. The childminder has a curriculum intent that is broad and exciting. She has high expectations for children in all seven areas of learning. Children make good progress over time.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans times during the day for children to follow their interests. She provides a stimulating range of resources that children explore with much enthusiasm and curiosity. The childminder asks questions to check what children have remembered. She knows when children are ready to move on in their learning or need more time to embed certain skills and knowledge.

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n Children demonstrate good levels of independence and assertiveness. They manage their self-care needs with growing confidence, such as going to the toilet or putting on their coats. The childminder swiftly responds when children tell her that they want certain toys or to play outside. She encourages children to be actively involved in the plans for the day, which means that children know their views are valued. n The childminder promotes children's good health. She ensures that children have plenty of time to be physically active during the sessions. The childminder provides snacks and meals that are balanced and nutritious. She reminds children about the importance of drinking water to keep them hydrated. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe, for example, when crossing roads on their outings. n The childminder builds on children's communication skills effectively. She holds

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meaningful conversations with children throughout the day. The childminder gives children time to think about how they want to respond. Children develop strong language skills and enjoy using new words they have learned. n The childminder plans frequent opportunities for children to count and recognise numbers. Children confidently count beyond 10 in the correct order. They begin

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3 July 2024 to recognise how many objects there are in a small group without having to count them. Children excel in their mathematical development. n Children discover how some of their favourite foods are produced. They look after the fruit and vegetables that grow in the garden and enjoy eating them when they are ready. Children point out to visitors that some of the lettuces have not grown because they have been eaten by slugs. n The childminder introduces new stories to children that spark their interest. Children are very engaged and wait with much anticipation to find out what happens as a story unfolds. The childminder also plans times to read children's favourite stories to them. Children develop a love of books and reading. n The childminder wants the very best for children and their families. She demonstrates much commitment to her own professional development. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to help her to plan priorities

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for her setting. n The childminder values the strong partnerships she has with parents. She offers them much support for their children's learning at home. Parents report high levels of satisfaction with the childminder's setting. They know their children are happy and praise the range of activities that the childminder organises. n The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of child development. Overall, she is a good teacher who knows how to support children's learning. However, on occasions, the childminder does not adapt her teaching to keep children fully engaged. At these times, children are less receptive and become easily distracted.

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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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n adapt teaching to meet the needs of all children, so they continue to be motivated and fully engaged in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2674076 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10350743 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 4 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The provider registered in 2022 and lives in Carlton, near Goole. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She 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 childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder discussed her curriculum intent with the inspector and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector read recent testimonials from parents and took account of their views of the childminder's setting. n The inspector viewed the childminder's setting and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder provided evidence that the required policies and procedures are in place.

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Inspection activities

3 July 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

3 July 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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