Childminder in Wakefield

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are self-assured, happy and settled in the home-from-home environment. They develop strong bonds with the childminder and clearly enjoy her company. The childminder often takes children on outings to cafes, farms and soft-play centres. She meets up with other childminders regularly to provide opportunities for children to socialise with others. Children are good communicators and excitedly relive past experiences. For example, they confidently tell the inspector all about their visits to the farm to see 'April', the childminder's horse.

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The provision is good

Children have a positive approach to learning and are keen to participate in planned activities. For example, they thoroughly enjoy exploring pasta and concentrate intently as they fill and empty containers. The childminder helps children to name objects and talk about colours and textures to extend their vocabulary effectively. She encourages children to count and helps them to compare size and use mathematical language. Children demonstrate good physical skills as they use one-handed tools with increased control. They are independent and confidently explore the well-resourced environment, making decisions about their play. Children demonstrate friendly behaviour and initiate conversations with others. They take turns and share resources with the childminder's support and guidance.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked closely with the local authority advisers to review her practice and address the weaknesses identified during her last inspection. For example, she now maintains all essential records to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n Children are polite and behave well. They are provided with lots of praise, which helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour management and gives clear explanations to help children to understand why rules exist. n The childminder makes good use of her observations and assessments to identify and close gaps in children's learning. She successfully adapts activities in response to individual children's learning needs. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n On the whole, the childminder supports children well to develop good speaking and language skills. For example, she provides a commentary, introduces new

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need to do better?

vocabulary and asks a wide range of questions. However, on occasion, she does not provide children with enough time to respond to her questions or comments. n Children are physically active and particularly enjoy practising ball skills in the local park. They follow good handwashing routines and are becoming increasingly independent. For example, children take off their coats and shoes

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need to do better?

10 October 2019 and put them away. n The childminder works closely with parents to support children's ongoing care and learning. For example, she involves parents in the assessment process and provides them with ideas about how they can continue to support their child's learning at home. n The childminder is keen to continue to develop her skills, knowledge and practice further to benefit the children in her care. For example, she has completed observation and assessment training and regularly attends network meetings to share best practice with other professionals. n Children gain the skills they need for their future learning and eventual move to school. For example, they demonstrate good listening and concentration skills as they cuddle up with the childminder to share books. Children count as they play and categorise items by size. n The childminder uses some effective strategies to help children to learn about

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diversity. However, she does not make the most of opportunities to help children to gain awareness of different people, customs and cultures beyond their own.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly completes child protection training to ensure that her knowledge is current and up to date. She has a good understanding of the possible indicators of abuse and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder is aware of wider safeguarding matters and knows how to identify children who may be at risk of exposure to extreme behaviours and ideas.

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should:

n provide children with the time they need to process their thoughts and respond to questions and comments n extend opportunities for children to learn about different people, cultures and customs outside of their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311498 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10107088 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 7 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Ackworth, near Pontefract. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder and had discussions with her to understand how she organises her early years provision. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at essential documentation, including her first-aid certificate, attendance records, accident logs and evidence of the suitability of adults in the household. n The inspector considered the views of children and parents.

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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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