Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has very high expectations of all children. She has developed an ambitious curriculum that is based on her excellent knowledge and understanding of each individual child. She uses her observations and accurate assessments to meticulously plan the environment to foster children's engagement. Children thrive in the care of the very experienced and knowledgeable childminder. They demonstrate that they are very confident and happily welcome visitors into the home as they proudly show them the things they have made.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder interacts with children in very positive and warm ways. For instance, she always gets down to children's level and listens very attentively to them. The childminder values each child extremely highly and takes great care to ensure that they settle securely. She gets to know children really well and builds very strong bonds with them. The childminder manages children's behaviour exceptionally well. For instance, she takes time to explain why some behaviour is not acceptable and offers suitable alternatives. The childminder uses praise to promote positive behaviour, and children behave very well.

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The provision is outstanding

The curriculum is extremely well linked to children's interests and skills. All children make excellent progress. The childminder provides an excellent range of absorbing activities. Children are very purposefully involved and focused in their learning. For example, children excite at exploring a jewellery box as they excitedly hunt for polar bears and penguins, which have been hidden by the childminder. The childminder supports children's mathematical development very successfully as she encourages the children to count from a young age. She teaches children good mathematical vocabulary, such as 'more', 'less', 'heavy' and 'light', and children use these terms accordingly throughout their play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder prioritises the development of children's early literacy skills. Her exceptionally animated storytelling captivates and delights children. This engagement encourages them to retell familiar stories and expand their vocabulary. For example, children respond to the childminder's cues as she reads 'The Bear Hunt' story. She asks for their ideas as to what is going to happen next. Children demonstrate excitement in their achievements. n The childminder is deeply passionate about her work and is truly dedicated to support all children make the best possible progress. Parents note that their children develop remarkably well, especially in language, social skills, creativity and independence. They comment their children are well prepared for their next steps in learning and, when the time comes, for school. n The childminder is extremely passionate about her childminding provision. Her

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need to do better?

11 December 2024 whole-hearted enthusiasm for supporting the children in her care is very evident. She has carefully considered her ethos, which is securely embedded in her daily practice. Her commitment to her own professional development and that of her co-childminder is exceptional. She accesses an extensive range of training opportunities to broaden her already excellent knowledge and skills. n Speech and language skills are a high priority to the childminder. She supports children extremely well. For example, she skilfully asks questions and listens attentively to children's responses. The childminder consistently and clearly repeats the words children say to fully secure their vocabulary skills. She engages in meaningful conversations with children and provides a language-rich environment, where children are keen to talk and share their ideas. Consequently, children are developing very good speech and language skills and

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need to do better?

thoroughly enjoy socialising with their peers. n Children regularly wash their hands and learn to understand the importance of good hygiene. They rapidly develop confidence and independence in their personal care. The childminder recognises when children need help or when they are feeling poorly. She sensitively responds to their individual needs to promote their health and well-being. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles and encourages children to access lots of fresh air and exercise. n The childminder supports children's problem-solving skills extremely well. She expertly promotes children's curiosity and positive attitudes to mathematics during everyday naturally occurring activities. They are challenged further to count and use mathematical language, expressing how many, how many more, and comparing shapes and sizes. Children's learning is consolidated as they progress to lead their own play using their new counting skills.

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n The childminder develops children's understanding of the world very successfully. Children enjoy walks to the local woodland park where they hunt for sticks, leaves and pinecones. The childminder understands that children need to learn about the world around them. She sequences opportunities in her curriculum to enable children to learn about other cultures. All children gain a high level of respect for other people and respect for those outside of their community.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541295 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10367637 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 8 Date of previous inspection 15 February 2019

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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 7.30am to 5.45pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers before- and after-school care. The childminder receives government funding. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She works alongside her co-childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children, indoors and outdoors, to assess the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents. This included evidence of suitability and training. n The childminder led the inspector on a learning walk of the areas the children use, including the garden, to understand how the provision is organised.

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Inspection activities

11 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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