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 childminder provides a welcoming family environment for children and their families. Children are very happy and settled. They benefit from the warm relationships with the childminder, her family, and the older children who attend. Younger children boldly explore the child-friendly environment. They climb onto the childminder's lap for a snuggle when they are a little unsure. This shows that they feel safe and welcome.

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The provision is good

Children's individual needs are successfully met. The childminder understands child development and knows the children very well. She makes sure that the curriculum matches their individual learning needs. For example, she knows which children might need extra support in particular areas of learning, and she diligently follows this through. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the support they receive for their children's development and for their own busy lives.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their increasing independence and their learning. For example, younger children have fun following the older children around the garden and copying what they do. They are proud of their successes. They smile broadly at the praise they receive when they have managed a task by themselves.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is very intuitive and responsive to children's emotional needs. She has a calm nature and understands children's behaviour well. For example, she notices immediately if they are beginning to feel a little worried, or that they need a snack due to a change of routine. She speaks to them kindly and reassuringly, and sings to them gently as she changes their nappies. This creates a very pleasant environment where children feel valued and respected. n The childminder has a positive approach to her own professional development. She identifies and attends training to complement her qualifications. The childminder has a wealth of experience of working with children with a range of needs. This includes children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She is vigilant in working with parents and other agencies to ensure that children make as much progress as possible. This means that transitions,

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including their move on to school, are as smooth as possible. Parents confirm that the childminder's support for their children is invaluable. n The childminder is skilled in using children's home language to help them to feel settled. She switches effortlessly between English and Polish. She has also learned enough words in other languages to help other children to feel at home. This means that children are also becoming skilled in switching languages to suit the audience. The childminder supports children's use of English very well. She regularly reads stories and sings songs to them. However, the programme to

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31 October 2024 support children's use of English is, at times, not as focused as it could be, particularly for children who do not attend every day. n The childminder promotes children's good health. She supports them to wash their hands before snack. She also reminds them to drink their water to keep their bodies and brains hydrated. Children have great fun developing their strength and coordination outdoors in the fresh air. The regular use of the soft- play equipment also benefits children's physical development when the weather is poor. n The childminder watches the young children vigilantly to make sure they are safe as they explore. However, she does not step in too early, for example, when they want to attempt the small step by themselves. She knows that it is a new skill they need to learn. Children are learning to keep themselves safe as they play. n The childminder carefully plans the environment so that children of all ages can

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need to do better?

help themselves to resources that spark their interest and motivate their learning. For example, very young children confidently explore the garden and playroom. They are fascinated by the sparkly scissors and coloured paddles. They busy themselves putting them in and out of containers, encouraged by the warm praise for their efforts and concentration.

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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 consider an even more focused approach to children's early language to help to speed up their development, working even more closely with parents where appropriate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538561 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10367417 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 7 Date of previous inspection 7 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round, from 6.20am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She is eligible to provide government funded early years places but does not normally do so.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed children taking part in a range of activities. They assessed the impact this has on children's learning, development and welfare. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she organises the provision and about her intentions for children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents required for the safe and effective management of the provision. This included training certificates and children's records. 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.

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Inspection activities

31 October 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

31 October 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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