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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy and safe in this welcoming setting. The childminder and her assistants put children at the heart of everything that they do. They have a deep respect for children and encourage them to be kind to others. Children enjoy spending time in the bright and friendly play environments. They know where the resources are stored and can make choices about what they want to do. This helps to promote children's independence. The childminder and her assistants keep any risks to children minimised, which enables children to stay safe from harm. The childminder and her assistants play alongside children and support them when they need help. Children are emotionally very secure. Babies and toddlers are comfortable to turn to childminder and her assistants when they need a rest or a cuddle. Older children simply ask them if they need further support or reassurance.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants know the children well and understand their developing personalities. They have high expectations of how children behave and of what they can do. Babies delight in putting blocks towards their mouths, exploring and learning about the different shapes. Young children are absorbed as they sort toy food into baskets. Older children work together to complete number- shaped puzzles. They talk to each other when they solve the problems and feel very proud of what they achieve.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants are well qualified. They use their knowledge of child development to plan for each child's learning, building on what children already know. The childminder and her assistants offer children a wide variety of activities and learning experiences. They watch what children do and check how they are improving on a regular basis. Children are developing the necessary skills for their future learning and are rapidly becoming confident learners. n Children have lots of opportunities to play all together and develop their senses. Babies love to crawl and sit in a large play tray, picking up pieces of cooked pasta. Young children look at and feel the 'sticky' blue and yellow pasta shapes, noticing how smaller the bits of rice are. Older children talk about what they are touching and squashing with their hands. They try to see which shapes are the heaviest out of pasta shapes, rice and lentils. On occasion, the childminder and

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her assistants are not clear or consistent about what they want older children to achieve from an activity. This means that learning outcomes are not always effective or purposeful. n The childminder and her assistants talk positively to children as they play and during care routines. They praise children for their efforts. Children behave well for their age and stage of development. If there is unwanted behaviour, the

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4 February 2020 childminder and her assistants deal with this calmly and sensitively. n Children enjoy the chance to join in with songs, rhymes and stories, which helps to promote their language skills. The childminder and her assistants maintain good eye contact with children as they tell stories. Younger children are happy to point to pictures. Older children confidently talk about the story content and try to predict what might happen next. However, the childminder and her assistants do not consistently use such opportunities to help to extend children's language skills, particularly to promote descriptive words. n The childminder and her assistants offer children healthy and nutritious food. They use mealtimes as social occasions and as learning opportunities. For example, older children are encouraged to make their own 'pitta pizzas' for lunch. They decide how much tomato sauce, cheese and ham they wish to use,

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and chat about their designs. This helps children to develop a can-do attitude. n Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder and her assistants share with parents what their children have done. They give them practical ideas of how to extend their children's learning at home. Parents comment positively on the the childminder and her assistants. They are happy with the care that their children receive. n The childminder and her assistants work well as a team and support each other emotionally. They access ongoing professional development opportunities to widen their knowledge and raise the standard of their everyday practice. The childminder and her assistants work well with parents and outside agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They ensure that all children are included in every aspect of the provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a detailed knowledge of safeguarding procedures. They know what to do if they have a concern about a child or each other. The childminder has made sure that her own and her assistants' safeguarding training is up to date. They know why it is important to protect children from extreme views and behaviours. The play environments, inside and outside, are securely maintained. The childminder and her assistants pay very careful attention to any potential dangers while children are playing, and during activities and routines. This means that children are safeguarded well.

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should:

n review and strengthen how activities can be planned for older children, to ensure that the learning outcomes are more focused and purposeful n make the most of everyday routines and activities, to help enrich and extend

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should:

4 February 2020 children's language skills to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437282 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10117532 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 12 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 26 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Castleford, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She works with two assistants, one of whom holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder explained to the inspector how she organises her provision and supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistants and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and through written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records, evidence of the suitability of staff working in the provision, policies, procedures and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

4 February 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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4 February 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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