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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are very settled in this warm and nurturing environment and thoroughly enjoy their time with the kind and caring childminder. The childminder knows the children well, and they develop secure and trusting relationships with her. This helps children to confidently seek her out to share their enjoyment or to ask for comfort and reassurance. Children feel safe and secure and fully engage in their play and learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder sequences an ambitious curriculum that builds on what children already know and can do. Children thoroughly enjoy the wide range of activities and experiences she provides. For example, during a beach activity, the childminder supports children to extend their mathematical skills by matching the number of beads to the correct numeral. At the same time, she helps them to develop their fine motor skills by using tweezers to pick up the beads. These well-planned experiences help prepare children effectively for their next stage of learning and their eventual move to school.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children to behave well. She consistently models respectful and appropriate behaviour, reinforcing these expectations clearly and positively. The rules are used fairly and consistently, which means children develop a secure awareness of them. Children's good behaviour is further encouraged through praise and the childminder's calm and friendly manner.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gathers detailed information about children before they start with her. She uses this information, along with her own observations, to assess where children are in their development. Activities and experiences are then planned around children's interests and linked to themes to help them achieve their next steps. This approach supports children to build secure foundations for future learning. n The childminder develops strong relationships with parents. Parents receive daily updates about what their children have done through photos, conversations and an online application. The childminder gives parents ideas to continue children's learning at home and shares home-learning bags with them. This helps children to receive consistent support. Parents are very happy with the care and education provided and express their trust and confidence in the childminder. n Overall, the childminder understands the importance of supporting children's

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need to do better?

communication and language development. She regularly engages them in conversations and asks them questions to extend their learning. Children enjoy daily story and song times together. However, at times the childminder asks questions and does not always give children the time they need to process the

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10 July 2025 question and respond. In addition, the childminder does not consistently repeat back words to the children so that they hear the correct pronunciation. n The childminder evaluates her setting effectively and continually builds on her practice. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date, engaging in professional development to further enhance her expertise. For example, she has attended training to help nurture and extend children's love of nature. This has influenced her planning of the outdoor area, where children enjoy planting and growing. Additionally, the childminder works closely with two co- childminders to share ideas and discuss best practice. n Children are supported to develop independence from a young age. Resources and activities are thoughtfully arranged to encourage them to take the lead in their play and make their own choices. The childminder helps children build confidence in managing their personal care and encourages them to ask for help

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when needed. At snack time, children strengthen the small muscles in their hands and learn about safety as they competently peel and chop fruit using a knife. n The childminder plans regular outings and trips for the children. They enjoy walks to the library, as well as visits to the farm and the sea-life centre. Children also learn about the natural world through regular visits to an allotment, where they help plant and grow food. To promote diversity, the childminder incorporates activities that teach children about different cultures and backgrounds. These experiences help children develop an understanding of the wider world and an appreciation of communities different from their own.

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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 embed further strategies to further support children's communication and language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2788492 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10411718 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 8 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2024 and lives in Market Weighton, York. She works form her co-childminder's address. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds appropriate qualifications at level 3. She offers the government-funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children. She works alongside two co-childminders.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around areas used by children and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n A joint observation was carried out by the childminder and the inspector. n Parents shared their views with the inspector through written and verbal feedback. n The inspector observed the quality of the interactions between the childminder and the children and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance.

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Inspection activities

10 July 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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