Childminder EY466950

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 committed and passionate childminder is a very capable leader. She takes the happiness and well-being of her assistants very seriously. The childminder promotes high standards and supports them well through regular supervision meetings and training. The childminder knows the children well and understands how they learn and develop. She makes regular assessments of what children know and can do and she recognises any gaps in their development. The childminder acts swiftly to tailor play experiences to provide further support in these areas. The childminder has developed strong relationships with schools in the local area. This helps to prepare children for the next stage in their learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a thorough settling-in procedure. She works closely with parents to identify children's initial starting points, interests and care routines. The childminder encourages parents to bring their children for several visits before they start. This supports children's sense of belonging and helps them feel safe. The childminder listens carefully to children and gives them plenty of time to choose their own resources and play together. Children behave well. When minor squabbles among children occur, for instance over the same toy, adults quickly defuse these. For example, they use effective distraction techniques and offer sensitive explanations about taking turns and sharing.

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need to do better?

n Children participate fully in the daily routine and enjoy taking on a role of responsibility. For instance, they assist with certain tasks, such as helping to prepare and distribute fruit at snack time. The childminder supports children well to develop their independence and self-care skills. For instance, they wash their own hands before eating and put on their own shoes and coats before they go out to play. n Overall, the childminder and her assistants support children's communication and language development well. For instance, they constantly talk with children about what they are doing and introduce new words, such as 'watermelon'. However, occasionally, they do not provide the very best opportunities for children to build on their critical thinking skills. n The motivated childminder strives to offer a high-quality service. Self-evaluation and audit tools help her to target and address areas for development. One

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need to do better?

recent improvement has been to include a next-steps sheet at the front of children's journals. Furthermore, she plans to develop communication books for parents so they can share even more information about their children's learning at home. n Children delight in singing their favourite songs and the childminder encourages all children to participate. Children bravely sing songs on their own and are

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need to do better?

22 January 2020 proud of what they can do. This supports their confidence and self-esteem. n Overall, the childminder and her assistants support children's literacy skills. For instance, they regularly read stories to children and encourage them to recognise their name on their place mats. However, they do not always use opportunities well to promote children's early writing skills in order to extend literacy skills further. n Parents are extremely happy with the care and education their children receive at the childminder's home. They comment that the childminder and her assistants are 'extremely professional and are very kind and helpful'. n The qualified childminder is committed to enhancing her professional development. She actively accesses online training. For instance, the childminder has recently completed training to gain a better understanding of supporting children's behaviour. The childminder regularly attends local networking groups.

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This helps her keep up to date with new initiatives. n The childminder reacts quickly to children's care needs, such as when they are hungry, tired or uncomfortable. Children engage in learning well and are motivated to complete a task. For instance, they concentrate well to make their house from different-shaped paper. n The childminder provides children with a stimulating environment inside and outside. She offers a broad range of activities, resources and equipment. The childminder forms good relationships with children and they respond well to her and the activities she provides. n Children have a wealth of opportunities for exercise and fresh air in the large and well-planned garden. Furthermore, the childminder regularly takes children to local parks and woods. Children learn about the community in which they live through regular visits to the local library, shops and cafés.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a full understanding of the potential signs and symptoms of child abuse. They are clear of their role in protecting children from harm. The childminder is vigilant about keeping safeguarding knowledge up to date and plans regular training for herself and her assistants. The childminder implements robust risk assessments for the home and garden areas to ensure that hazards are promptly identified. Children are kept extremely safe. The childminder and her assistants supervise all the children well and pay careful attention to help to ensure that accidents are minimised.

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should:

n provide increased opportunities for children to build on their critical thinking

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should:

22 January 2020 skills further n place more emphasis on developing children's early writing skills so that their progress in literacy is accelerated.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466950 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10106070 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 1 to 9 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 38 Date of previous inspection 17 April 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Pontefract, Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants. She provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the activities she plans and how they benefit children's development. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder completed a joint observation of one of the assistants with the inspector. n An assortment of documents were reviewed, including evidence of the suitability of members of the household. n The inspector spoke to children and considered parents' views through written feedback.

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Inspection activities

22 January 2020 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

22 January 2020 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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