Childminder EY441667

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

The environment for children is safe, welcoming, stimulating and caring. Children have good relationships with the childminder. They are happy and they feel safe and secure in her care. Children approach the childminder for cuddles. They seek her out for reassurance and they love to snuggle up to her when reading stories. Overall, children experience a wide range of activities to support them to make good progress in their learning. However, some planned activities lack focus, and the childminder's teaching skills are not consistently to the highest level. Children approach their play with enthusiasm and are curious and inquisitive learners. They enjoy making angel shapes with their bodies in the oats. Children thoroughly enjoy looking at books and they listen attentively to stories. They confidently use their mathematical skills as they count, match and sort objects in their play. Children are developing respectful attitudes towards others. They learn about differences,

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The provision is good

diversity and the beliefs of other people who live in their community. The childminder is a good role model for children and she consistently manages their behaviour well. Children are polite and behave appropriately. For example, they use their manners when asking for drinks and snacks. They are learning about the importance of right, wrong, sharing, taking turns and being kind to others. Children have positive self-esteem and, through effective praise, they recognise and celebrate their achievements. For example, they are eager to demonstrate their counting skills as the childminder shows pleasure in how well they are doing.

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need to do better?

n The children are enthusiastic, motivated and eager to learn. The childminder skilfully follows the children's lead and interests during play. Through her positive interactions she encourages and supports children well. For example, when looking at books, she encourages children to use their language skills to talk about what is happening in the story. The childminder introduces language such as 'big', 'small', 'more', 'less', 'fast' and 'slow' during enjoyable play activities. n The childminder tracks and monitors children's progress so that she knows what children can do. Young children are developing the confidence and independence skills to embrace their next stage in learning, such as starting pre- school. Children are making good progress in their learning. Overall, the childminder plans a good range of activities to help children to continue to develop their skills. However, on occasions, during some planned activities, she

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need to do better?

loses the focus on what she wants children to achieve. n Children have good relationships with the childminder and they are developing their relationships with their peers. They experience a varied range of outings and visits to enhance their learning. Children enjoy attending creative sessions, taking part in physical activities, learning about the natural world and the world

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need to do better?

10 February 2020 in which they live. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. They work well together and share good information to promote continuity in children's care and learning.Parental comments about the service are positive. Parents say that their children are happy and safe and that childminder knows their children well. n Children are developing a good understanding of risk and how to keep themselves safe. For example, they discuss road safety on outings. Through fire- evacuation practices, they know what to do in an emergency situation. n The childminder provides a healthy diet and good opportunities for children to take part in physical activities. Children independently manage their own personal care needs well. Through everyday situations, children adopt good health and hygiene routines. n The childminder has successfully addressed the areas to improve highlighted at the last inspection. For example, first-aid kits are now available. She

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need to do better?

understands the importance of her responsibility in keeping Ofsted informed of significant issues or events. n The childminder is continually looking at ways to enhance children's experiences, such as providing more natural resources for children to explore. She has a realistic view of her abilities and skills. The childminder recognises that she does not always access professional development opportunities to support her teaching. For instance, she has identified that she does not consistently provide clear explanations to children or give them time to think and respond when asking them questions.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps children safe. She has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She completes regular risk assessments to ensure that she provides a safe learning environment for children. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She is alert to signs of possible abuse and neglect. She knows children may be exposed to other risks, such as extreme views or exploitation. She fully understands her role in reporting any concerns so that she promotes and safeguards children's welfare.

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should:

n explore professional development opportunities to ensure that practice and the quality of teaching are securely and consistently implemented to the highest level n enhance planned activities so that they are clearly focused on the areas where children need the most support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441667 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10124297 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 16 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Wakefield. She operates all year round, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7am to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder completed a learning walk with the inspector, explaining how she organises activities for children. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder and discussed children's learning. n Discussions were held between the childminder and the inspector. n The inspector spoke to children and considered the views of parents through written information provided for the inspector. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's records and suitability checks for the childminder and household members.

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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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10 February 2020 10 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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