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

Children are safe, happy and relaxed in the homely environment. They display high levels of confidence and boldly interact with the inspector, pretending to make her imaginary food. The childminder uses her secure knowledge of children's needs to plan challenging activities. For example, children have a wonderful time exploring different media and materials using their senses. They demonstrate good physical skills as they use one-handed tools to fill and empty containers. The supportive childminder makes the most of opportunities to build on children's good mathematical skills. For example, she helps children to count and identify numerals and shapes. Children enjoy drawing and making marks. They have a good repertoire of songs and enthusiastically join in with action rhymes.

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The provision is good

Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They are keen to participate in activities and explore the stimulating environment with enthusiasm. Children of all ages play amicably together. They respond positively to adults and each other. For example, children help to tidy away bricks when they have finished with them. They enjoy playing board games and know how to take turns. These are just some of the many skills that children develop in readiness for school and nursery.

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need to do better?

n Children are strong, articulate communicators. The childminder constantly encourages children to talk about what they are doing and introduces new words to help increase their vocabulary. She asks a good range of thought- provoking questions to help children to recall information and think critically. n The childminder provides clear explanations to help children to understand the reason behind her rules and requests. She supports children to use good manners and helps them to consider the feelings of others. The childminder often takes children to local groups, where they develop friendships with other children. n The childminder uses her accurate observations and assessments to identify children's stage of development and plan for their future learning. She carefully monitors children's progress to identify and close any gaps in their learning. Children achieve across all the areas of learning. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares information about

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children's experiences with parents through daily discussions and online learning journals. She offers a library service and often sends home activities to support children's learning at home. n Children are independent and develop good self-care skills. For example, they chop their own fruit at snack time and practise putting on their coats and shoes. The childminder offers plenty of encouragement to support children to have a

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28 January 2020 go. She praises children for their efforts to boost their self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder works well with her assistant. They skilfully play alongside children to guide and extend their play. For example, they encourage children to write their names on their pictures and help them to link sounds to letters. Children engage in a good mixture of adult-led and self-chosen activities. However, some large-group activities are not organised as well as possible to build on children's good listening and concentration skills. n Children are energetic and enjoy dancing and pretending to jump in muddy puddles. They benefit from walks in the local community and play outdoors daily. The childminder ensures that children wash their hands before mealtimes and after using the bathroom. She provides nutritious meals and snacks to promote healthy eating. n The childminder and her assistant have completed all essential training.

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However, their programmes of professional development are not sharply focused on raising the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level. n The childminder uses self-evaluation well to continually strengthen her practice and provision. She asks parents and children for feedback and uses this to identify relevant developments. For example, the childminder plans to develop her garden to provide even more rich and varied learning experiences outdoors. n Good links with local schools and nurseries help to promote consistency in children's learning and care. For example, the childminder liaises with teachers to find out about children's learning at school, so that she can complement this through activities in her setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant are trained well in child protection procedures and wider safeguarding matters. They recognise the signs of abuse and know how to report any concerns they may have about children's welfare. The childminder ensures that her assistant is suitably vetted through robust recruitment and supervision procedures. She carries out risk assessments to ensure that children are safe from harm in her home and during outings. The childminder updates her safeguarding policy regularly and maintains accurate records.

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should:

n review the organisation of large-group activities and focus on helping children to build on their listening and concentration skills further n enhance the programme for professional development to focus precisely on raising the quality of teaching and learning to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339898 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10072154 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 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 25 Date of previous inspection 7 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Altofts, Wakefield. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification equivalent at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works with a registered assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder and talked to her about how she organises her early years curriculum and provision. 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 evaluated an activity and talked about what the children had learned from it. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including first-aid certificates and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working in the premises. She talked to the childminder about her systems for reflection on the quality of her provision and plans for continued improvement. n The inspector talked to the children during the inspection and considered their views.

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28 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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28 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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