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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are very polite and considerate as they play together. The childminder teaches children the importance of sharing and taking turns with their favourite toys. She plays games with children that involve cooperation, such as doing puzzles together. The childminder is very responsive to children's emotional needs. For example, she teaches them how to recognise and name the different emotions they feel. Children develop an awareness of how their feelings and actions can impact on others. They gain the skills that help them to make friends and manage their feelings in appropriate ways.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate much affection for the childminder. They seek her reassurance, for example, when they are feeling tired or upset. The childminder consistently supports children in a calm and caring manner. This helps children to feel valued, which strongly supports their self-esteem. The childminder carefully plans the sessions to provide a predictable and supportive structure to the day. Children are very comfortable with these familiar routines, that nurture their all- round development. For example, the childminder talks to children about what is happening next, such as snack or tidy-up time before lunch. Children know what is happening throughout the day, which supports their well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder creates a curriculum that is well sequenced and planned around children's individual needs. She uses her observations and assessments of children to plan for what they need to learn next. The childminder has high aspirations for all children. Children make good progress over time and gain the skills and knowledge to support their future learning. n Children have many opportunities to develop healthy lifestyle choices. The childminder ensures that there are times during the day for children to be physically active. She provides children with healthy snacks to give them energy and support their growth. The childminder teaches children the importance of brushing their teeth to promote their oral health. n The childminder works closely with other settings that children also attend. Information is shared between them to support children's care and learning needs in a consistent way. The childminder shares relevant information with

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schools as children are getting ready to move on. This helps to support a successful transition for children from her setting to school. n Children learn to use numbers with confidence. For example, the childminder hides toy animals in straw and asks children to find and match them. When they have found the animals, they count them together, discovering there are 'three pigs' and 'two cats'. The childminder teaches children mathematical language, such as 'total', to enhance their understanding.

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27 June 2025 n The childminder interacts with children as they play and generally supports their learning effectively. However, occasionally, she steps in to provide solutions before children can explore their own ideas to achieve a desired outcome. This limits the opportunities for children to develop their problem-solving skills further. n The childminder has a strong partnership with parents and carers. She works closely with them from the start. Parents comment on the many activities the childminder plans for their children. They report that the childminder keeps them well informed about their children's achievements. Parents describe the impact of the childminder's teaching, for example, on their children's communication skills, including children who speak English as an additional language. n Children develop their self-care skills over time. They learn to use the toilet and wash their hands with increasing independence. The childminder supports

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children very sensitively and with much respect as they try to master these skills. She works closely with parents to promote consistency and provides useful advice, such as around the use of dummies as a comforter. n The childminder demonstrates much commitment to her continued professional development through training and attending local network meetings. She aspires to develop her skills and knowledge to the highest levels. She regularly meets with other local childminders to plan joint events and share ideas.

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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 appropriate opportunities for children to try out their own ideas and approaches when they encounter new learning challenges, to further enhance their problem-solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2729253 Local authority York Inspection number 10405816 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in York. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round from 6.30am to 5pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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 inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector read recent parents' testimonials to gain their views on the childminder's setting.

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Inspection activities

27 June 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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Inspection activities

27 June 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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