Devaney, Sarah Jane

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 promotes a calm, positive ethos that nurtures children's emotional well-being. She knows the children really well and consistently responds to their individual needs. Children form very strong bonds with the childminder and thrive in her care. They demonstrate much joy as she plays with them. The childminder is always on hand to provide a reassuring cuddle when needed. She places the highest priority on providing a welcoming, homely setting where children feel safe and happy.

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The provision is good

Children show much cooperation as they play and explore. For example, they create a 'magic potion' together using a range of natural materials, such as stones, leaves and water. The childminder supports their imaginative play well. She encourages them to talk about what they are creating and listens with much interest to their responses. Children know that their ideas are valued, which supports their self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a curriculum that is broad and exciting, providing the right level of challenge to engage children. She has high aspirations for every child in her care. Children make good progress over time and gain the skills and knowledge that will effectively support them in their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a good teacher who has a secure understanding of child development. She is skilled at observing what children have learned and her curriculum is well-sequenced to build on what children know and can do. Parents are kept very well informed about what she is teaching children over time. n The childminder is reflective in her role, constantly evaluating the quality of her curriculum and teaching skills. She demonstrates much commitment to her continued professional development. She accesses regular training events and attends local network meetings. The childminder aspires to developing her skills and knowledge to the highest levels. n Children develop a love of books. They are completely engrossed as the childminder reads to them. Children tell visitors about their favourite characters in familiar stories, such as 'The Gruffalo'. They point out the 'Gruffalo's orange eyes' and 'purple spikes on his back'. Children become very adept at using story

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need to do better?

language, which supports and enhances their developing language skills. n The childminder plans the indoor and outdoor environments to foster children's appreciation and knowledge of the world. She takes the children on visits to different places, such as local woods, to teach them about the wonders of nature. Children learn first hand about the changes that happen across the different seasons.

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need to do better?

6 December 2024 n Children show much independence as they select resources for their play ideas. They are confident to ask for help when they need some assistance to achieve a desired outcome, such as changing their clothes. The childminder gives just the right amount of support for children to develop the skills in managing their own self-care needs. n The childminder has good transition arrangements to support children who are going to start school. There are well-established partnerships in place with the local schools. However, the childminder has not fully considered ways to make strong links with all other settings that children also currently attend. n The childminder organises a weekly playgroup at a local children's centre with another childminder. They share ideas and plan a range of interesting activities for the children who attend. This provides opportunities for children to make new friends and develop their social skills in a larger group.

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need to do better?

n Parents describe the childminder and her setting in glowing terms. They highly value the information she shares with them about their children's learning and care arrangements. Parents know their children love attending the childminder's setting, which provides much reassurance for them. n Children learn about some of the ways they can positively support their good health. For example, they have many opportunities to be physically active throughout the day. The childminder prepares nutritious, balanced meals for children to promote and nurture healthy eating habits.

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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 build partnerships with all settings that children also attend, to promote consistency and continuity in meeting children's care and learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419456 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10368292 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 6 Date of previous inspection 14 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She offers government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including her curriculum intent. n The inspector spoke to children to find out what they enjoy doing at the setting. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector gained the views of parents from recent written testimonials.

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Inspection activities

6 December 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

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