Childminder 2766405

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder clearly understands her responsibilities for safeguarding children in her care. She describes the correct procedures for raising any concerns about a child. The childminder also recognises the importance of regular risk assessments. She ensures that safeguarding and first-aid training remain current and up to date. The childminder knows what she should do if an allegation is made against her. n The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of child development. She successfully explains how she assesses each child's starting point on entry and then closely monitors their progress. The childminder explains how she plans each child's next steps in learning. The childminder knows to share and gather information with other settings that children may attend to help provide them with a consistent approach to achieving their goals. n Through discussion, the childminder describes the importance of building

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effective partnerships with parents and carers. She explains how she will discuss children's learning and development with them. The childminder describes how she will share ideas of how children's learning can be developed further at home. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other professionals. n The childminder explains how she will promote children's positive behaviour. She describes how she will support children to share and solve problems together. The childminder explains how she will model and promote kindness among children. n The childminder explains how she will promote healthy lifestyles. She will encourage children to make healthy choices by teaching them about healthy and unhealthy food. The childminder will talk about the importance of good hygiene practices with children. For example, she will teach them to wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder regularly improves her skills and knowledge by attending required training. She keeps up to date with all mandatory training and identifies ways in which she can improve her own practice with children. n Through discussion, the childminder describes the opportunities she provides to help children to learn about their local community. She plans to visit local parks, churches and activities to extend children's experiences. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how these opportunities help to support children to learn about the world around them. n The childminder explains how she will help children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She discusses how she will observe children to find any areas where they need additional support in their learning and development. The childminder also describes how she will research and develop her knowledge. She has a good understanding of how to create activities tailored to

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This provision meets requirements

5 September 2025 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2766405 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10413847 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 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 February 2024 and lives in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from Monday to Friday. She operates from 7.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 6pm three days a week, and from 7.30am to 6pm the remaining two days. The childminder provides government-funded early education. Occasional overnight care can be arranged by request.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked around the areas of the property used for childminding. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the curriculum and how she monitors the impact on the children. n The childminder discussed how she would keep children safe from harm. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of suitability checks.

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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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5 September 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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