Childminder in East Riding of 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 childminder provides a welcoming environment and home-from-home setting. The childminder takes time to get to know children and their families well. This helps children to feel safe and comfortable in their environment and settle well. Younger children learn from their older peers as they demonstrate good manners and social skills. All children demonstrate good listening skills and follow the childminder's instructions well. Children are kind to each other as they share and take turns with the resources. They show high levels of engagement in child- initiated and adult-led activities and demonstrate good focus and attention.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum focuses highly on children's communication and language skills. She provides children with many opportunities to develop their vocabulary and to understand the meaning of words. For example, children listen attentively to the story of 'The Gruffalo', pointing out the characters that are displayed around the room. Children recall the story as they search for items in the 'Gruffalo crumble' that the childminder has prepared for them. They choose nursery rhyme characters when playing a 'What's in the bag?' game. Children, including the babies, join in the songs and actions enthusiastically. This helps children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a curriculum that helps children to build on their initial interests. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop skills to support their future learning. The childminder ensures that she gathers background information about children when they start. She provides activities that align with children's interests and abilities from the start. This helps children to develop their sense of belonging. n Children make good progress from their individual starting points in development. They enjoy the many activities that the childminder plans for them, indoors and outdoors, which build well, overall, on their skills and understanding. For example, children enjoy searching for bugs and are enthralled when they find a large spider. The childminder encourages children to watch and discuss its movements, where it lives and count how many legs it has. n Children from an early age develop good coordination and physical skills. They

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navigate the steps of the slide and, under the supervision of the childminder, climb onto the slide. Children laugh as they join in the action songs, following the instructions as they jump into the circle. This helps children to make good progress in their physical development. n The childminder introduces simple mathematics into children's activities and experiences. She encourages children to count characters in the story, use

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25 September 2024 scoops and describe 'full' and 'empty' as they search in the crumble. Children are starting to use mathematical language independently, such as counting their sandwiches at lunchtime. n The childminder thoughtfully and beneficially involves children in the routines of the day. Children enjoy carrying out small tasks, such as helping themselves to water as they need it. They work to put on their shoes to go outside. Children develop their independence skills and sense of responsibility effectively as they help to tidy up. n The childminder teaches children a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. She encourages them to follow good hygiene routines, such as regularly washing their hands. The childminder teaches children about healthy food choices. n The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure that children have the most positive experiences while in her care. Parents comment on the two-

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way flow of information that keeps them updated on their child's routines and progress. The childminder gives them guidance that supports them to help their child's development and learning, such as toilet training. n The childminder reflects on practice and what activities to provide for children to make good progress in their learning. However, the childminder does not take advantage of professional development opportunities to develop her skills and knowledge to a higher level. This reduces opportunities for children to make even better progress.

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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 extend professional development opportunities to develop a higher level of knowledge of teaching and learning so that children are supported to make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501172 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10354509 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 25 Date of previous inspection 29 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Beverley. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences in the setting, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about their experiences in the setting. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n A meeting was held with the childminder. This included a review of relevant documentation, including suitability and training.

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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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