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 Good

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The provision is good

The kind and caring childminder provides a homely and child-orientated environment. She has a deep knowledge of children's interests and uses this as the foundation for daily activities and outings. Curious children are given the time and space they need to explore and develop a sense of awe and wonder. This is further ignited by the childminder's keen passion for outdoor learning. Children have a variety of experiences and outings in the community, such as trips to local towns and woodland areas. They show fascination about the natural world around them as they look for birds in the park. They demonstrate the impact of the curriculum as they use rich vocabulary in conversation to name jackdaws and chaffinches.

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The provision is good

Children form close attachments with the childminder, and other children in the setting. They show high levels of emotional well-being. This helps quieter children feel safe and secure and gives them confidence to explore freely. Children laugh loudly as they pretend to serve macaroni and burgers in their 'café', joined in play by the animated childminder. Children consistently demonstrate kind behaviours and help one another with tasks. This helps to create a harmonious environment, where children form close friendships.

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n Children benefit from many opportunities to develop their communication and language skills. They chatter excitedly to one another, and the childminder, during play. The youngest children are provided with tools to express themselves through signing words, such as more and bird. While out on walks in the community, the childminder points out buses, numbers on street signs and animals to encourage conversation. This allows children to hear an abundance of words, which helps to develop their vocabulary. n Children listen attentively as the childminder animatedly reads stories. Props and puppets maintain children's attention and encourage them to retell familiar stories. Older children develop their early literacy skills as they correctly identify words and letters on cards. Children are further helped to develop a love of reading as they visit the library. n Children's physical development is well promoted. They strengthen their small-

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muscle skills as the childminder teaches children how to squeeze the trigger to release bubbles. Young children practise climbing the stairs to the tower and climb over frames indoors. They have further opportunities to develop their large-muscle skills as they conquer larger equipment in the park and soft-play centres. n The childminder plans a stimulating and ambitious curriculum that takes account of children's current interests and stages of development. She knows children well and is clear about what they already know, and what they need to learn

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5 July 2024 next. However, on occasions, planned small-group activities are not fully effective as learning is not pitched to ensure that it meets the needs of all children. Consequently, some children lose focus, and others are not provided with sufficient challenge to extend their critical thinking skills. n The childminder creates an inclusive environment, where everyone is warmly welcomed, embraced and celebrated. She works with parents to find out what is important to families. The childminder adopts these values in the setting by celebrating different cultures and festivals and uses music and key words from children's home languages. n The childminder successfully supports children's developing independence. They are encouraged to complete small tasks for themselves. For instance, they have a go at dressing themselves and help to prepare food for mealtimes. The childminder's gentle reassurance and praise helps children to demonstrate

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positive attitudes. They say, `I want to try again!' when faced with challenges. n The dedicated childminder places an emphasis on promoting her own and her assistant's professional development. She undertakes bespoke training to meet the needs of children. For example, a recent course on developing enabling environments led to adapting the environment to provide more opportunities for refining physical skills and promoting independence. n Partnerships with parents are highly effective. Parents describe the childminder as 'caring, compassionate and nurturing'. They tell the inspector that their children flourish here. An effective two-way flow of communication means parents are well informed about children's progress and next steps. This helps them to support children's learning further 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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n review and adapt the organisation of group times to ensure that learning is purposeful for all children, and provides challenge to extend their critical thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537816 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10351604 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 10 Date of previous inspection 28 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Sutton-in-Craven, Keighley. She opens Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7.30am until 6pm all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder offers funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with one assistant.

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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 joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. 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 The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

5 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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