Childminder in York

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 is nurturing and kind. Children show that they are relaxed and settled as they play confidently at the childminder's welcoming home. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and maintains a regular routine. This helps children know what is expected at the setting. Children behave very well. Older children are very caring towards others. The childminder helps younger children learn to take turns and share through gentle reminders.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a curriculum that is ambitious and differentiated for all children. She quickly gets to know children by observing their interests and assessing their development. The childminder is alert to different children's developing characters. She considers these in her planning and adapts activities for individuals. This helps children be excited to take part in activities she plans. As a result, children focus, concentrate well and make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans regular outings, such as visits to local parks. In this way, she prioritises children's well-being, ensuring they benefit from regular fresh air. She ensures that children have chances to meet and play with new children and friends as they visit local playgroups. This helps to support children to develop their social skills and helps them to learn what makes people special and unique.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps children to learn how to keep safe when they walk along the pavement and cross the road. She helps them to climb and manage their own risks as they explore different ways to go down the slide. The childminder is vigilant in keeping children safe at mealtimes. She asks children to stay sitting down until they have completely finished eating. The childminder is aware of how to safeguard children online. However, she misses chances to begin to help them learn how to keep safe online. n The childminder chats to children throughout the day. She repeats children's words to ensure they hear the correct pronunciation. She extends phrases children say by speaking in longer sentences and introducing new words, such as 'carriages'. This helps children learn new vocabulary. The childminder assesses children's speech and acts on advice from speech and language therapists. She works with parents to help children stop using a dummy. These

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experiences help children develop their speaking skills. n The childminder regularly counts as children play. She helps children complete number puzzles to support them to learn which number comes next. She talks about shapes and names, such as hearts, circles and squares, as children use play dough cutters. The childminder uses words to describe the position of toys

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8 May 2025 and objects. These experiences help children develop early mathematical knowledge and skills. n The childminder provides lots of chances for children to build muscles and develop their coordination and strength. She provides daily opportunities for outdoor play where, for example, children learn to balance as they ride on scooters. In addition, children develop muscles in their hands as they play with small toys and dig in the sand. These activities help children to develop their physical skills. n The childminder supports children to develop their independence skills. For example, she encourages older children to use the toilet and wash their hands independently. Children collect their shoes when they want to play in the garden. Older children learn to put these on themselves. n The childminder encourages parents to send healthy snacks, meals and drinks for their children to have at the setting. The childminder encourages children to

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say please and thank you as they sit at the dining table and eat together. This helps children learn to make healthy food choices and use polite manners. n Parents are pleased with the care and early education children acquire while with the childminder. They speak positively about daily diaries they receive describing activities their children take part in. This enables parents to continue the experiences at home if they want to. n The childminder is keen to keep up to date and continue learning to improve her practice. She regularly takes training courses. She meets up with other childminders at playgroups, talking with others to share experiences and gain new ideas. This helps her to maintain her standards and refresh her knowledge.

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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 help children gain an understanding of risks online and where to get help if they need it.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321180 Local authority York Inspection number 10388555 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 10 Date of previous inspection 17 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in York. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30 pm, Tuesday to Thursday and from 3.15pm to 5.30pm on Fridays, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection and told her about what they were playing. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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