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 promotes a nurturing ethos that enhances children's all-round development. Children are happy and confident. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in the setting. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and obviously enjoy the time they spend with her. The childminder ensures that the daily routines are balanced to give children time to initiate their own play ideas, using the good range of quality resources. For example, children create wonderful stories together as they play with toy dinosaurs.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans her curriculum around the interests and learning needs of children. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, covering all seven areas of learning. The childminder has high aspirations for children. She observes children to identify what knowledge and skills they have mastered. The childminder plans times during the sessions to focus on what children need to learn next, such as counting and recognising shapes. Children participate in the planned activities with much enthusiasm. They are keen to show the childminder what they remember, for example, from a recent nature visit. Children confidently tell her that, 'A spider has eight legs' and, 'A ladybird has a lot of spots.' They show much pride in their achievements.

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n The childminder praises children's good behaviour, for example, when they share popular resources without being prompted. She sensitively teaches children appropriate ways to express how they are feeling. Children master the skills that help them to make friends and consider the needs of others, as they play together. n Children show good levels of independence throughout the day. They become increasingly skilful at managing their self-care needs, such as putting on their shoes and coats. Children know when they need some help and are confident to ask. The childminder gives just enough support, without taking over. Consequently, children still feel empowered, which supports their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder supports children's language skills effectively. She engages in meaningful conversations with children during the day. Children listen to stories and select nursery rhymes to sing together, which develop their understanding

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of words. Children become increasingly confident at expressing their thoughts and ideas. n The childminder makes good use of local amenities to teach children about their community. They visit the library and go on regular outings with other local childminders. The childminder also takes children to places that have special and unique features, such as the seaside. Children gain a good understanding of how

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24 April 2025 some environments differ from their own. n Children really benefit from the time they spend outside. They develop their physical skills as they run and climb in the garden. The childminder has an allotment, where children learn how to plant, grow and harvest fruit and vegetables. They are keen to tell visitors that they have recently planted potatoes that are growing very well. n The childminder is reflective. She seeks the views of parents to help her to evaluate how well she meets the needs of her families. She is committed to her own professional development and seeks training to enhance her knowledge. However, the childminder is currently less focused on accessing specific training to enhance her good teaching skills further. n The childminder develops strong partnerships with families from the start. She collects relevant information from parents and carers to enable her to plan for

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children's individual needs straight away. Parents hold the childminder in high esteem. They look forward to the regular updates they receive about their children's achievements. Parents are full of praise for the many exciting activities the childminder plans for children. n The childminder is proactive at communicating with other settings that children also attend. She shares relevant information to provide continuity in meeting children's care and learning needs. When children are getting ready to move on to school, the childminder has robust arrangements in place to ensure that this transition is child-centred and seamless.

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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 identify opportunities for professional development that focus on further enhancing the quality of education, to enable even better outcomes for children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549102 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10392745 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 11 Date of previous inspection 11 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Holme on Spalding Moor, York. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She offers the government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including her curriculum intent. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector read recent parents' testimonials to gain their views on the childminder's setting. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

24 April 2025 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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24 April 2025 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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