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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants are very caring. They enjoy their roles and treat children as an extension of a family. Children's happiness and security are paramount. The childminder speaks gently, kindly and encouragingly to them. This gives children the reassurance that they need to explore the toys and resources. Children form very good relationships with all the adults and each other. The childminder and her assistants are keen for children to achieve to the best of their abilities. The childminder identifies where she can help children to strengthen their learning further. For example, she plans activities to help younger children to extend their physical skills and climb and crawl safely and freely. However, steps to enhance teaching further are not sharply focused.

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved and respond positively to the childminder's high expectations. The childminder has very positive relationships with children's parents. They are very positive about the support she gives them. However, links with other settings are not consistently well established. The childminder and her assistants are strong role models and set good examples for children to follow. Children are polite and patient. They take turns and share their toys well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works very well with parents to establish a consistent approach to supporting children's learning. She explains to parents where children are in their development and how they can support learning at home. The childminder makes good use of information provided by parents about children's achievements and interests. She uses this information to identify children's starting points in learning and to plan their future learning. n Children enjoy their learning and concentrate well. They enjoy trying to do things for themselves and learning new skills, such as using pincers to pick up small objects and order them by size and shape. The childminder and her assistants observe children as they learn and adapt resources or activities to maintain children's interests and deepen their learning. n The childminder has a good relationship with the local nursery which some children attend. However, she has not yet built strong relationships with other

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need to do better?

early providers to consistently build on children's learning and share their achievements. n The childminder promotes the development of children's healthy lifestyles well. She provides tasty fruit platters for children's snacks and prepares well-planned healthy meals. The childminder supports children to wash their hands carefully and to eat independently. Parents comment on the excellent support that the childminder gives to children's successful toilet training. n The environment is motivating and stimulating for children. It is well organised

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need to do better?

24 October 2019 and enhances children's play. Children access a good range of resources which promotes all aspects of their learning very successfully. n The childminder strongly promotes children's love of books, rhymes and songs. There are many well-chosen books attractively displayed throughout the play areas. Children love listening to stories, and the childminder and her assistants read with expression and clarity. They help children to join in with repeated phrases and understand and anticipate the next part in the story. n Children have many opportunities to develop their creativity and imagination. Children enjoy going on a nature trail inspired by reading 'Going on a Bear Hunt'. Children of all ages enjoy creating autumn wreathes with pumpkins and other seasonal discoveries. n Children spend a great deal of their time outdoors. They have plenty of opportunities for exercise and fresh air. The adults regularly lead children in

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need to do better?

exciting and challenging dance activities. Children benefit from many visits to local parks and other play areas. They participate in activities such as 'World Fitness Day' and other occasions. n The childminder and her assistants discuss the quality of the provision. They consider the views of parents and others, such as local authority advisers, to plan future developments. However, plans for improvement and professional development are not sharply focused on raising the quality of teaching to consistently even higher levels.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes thorough daily checks to ensure that the areas of the setting children access are safe. The childminder and her assistants complete regular safeguarding training. They confidently recognise the signs of abuse and demonstrate a good understanding of wider child protection issues. They know the procedures to follow if they have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that her assistants are suitable to work with children at all times.

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should:

n build on existing partnerships with other early years providers that children attend and help to provide a continued approach to children's learning n focus more precisely on how professional development opportunities can raise the quality of the already good practice to an outstanding level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY314450 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10127625 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 0 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 15 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Ossett, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder sometimes works with assistants. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding. They discussed how the environment and resources are used for children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector took account of the views of parents from telephone conversations and written statements. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including evidence about training and the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

24 October 2019 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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