Childminder 322029

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Met

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The provision is good

Children settle quickly and develop a good relationship with the childminder. They are happy, relaxed and very much at home in the setting. This shows that children feel safe. Children behave well and are very familiar with the layout of the setting. They know where to find the resources they want and are content to get on with what they choose to do. Children enjoy the friendly interactions of the childminder and know that she is there ready to help.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations. As a result, children learn to try again when they find something difficult to do, such as dressing a doll. The childminder explains to them that they are very good at dressing themselves and just need to try a little harder. She explains how to get the doll's feet into the bottom of the garment. Children smile proudly as they feel a real sense of achievement when they succeed.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy outings within the local area. The childminder adapts her planning when children show an interest in what is happening around them. For example, they stop and watch builders on a local building site. The childminder then takes children to a large store to show them the many different types of materials builders can use. On their return to the setting, children use available materials to construct their own building.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of what stage children are at in their development and what they are capable of. She makes good use of this information to plan effectively for what they need to learn next. n Children are interested in the topics the childminder plans for them. As a result, they are active learners who make good progress. For example, the childminder helps children to understand who they are within their family and to recognise people who are important to them. Children happily talk about their parents, siblings and pets. This shows that children are beginning to make sense of the relationships around them. n The childminder enables children to make their own decisions about what they want to do next. She offers a choice of activities in the knowledge that children have the confidence to choose one. As a result, because they are interested, children develop one of the many skills they need for school, the ability to

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need to do better?

concentrate. n Children talk about their experience of 'growing butterflies'. With help, they recall the different phases of the butterfly and what it feels like when one lands on their hand. n Parents say that the childminder provides a lovely, nurturing learning

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need to do better?

10 February 2020 environment. Their children learn how to count, to recognise colours and enjoy song and dance. n The childminder involves parents in children's learning and development from the very beginning. They continue to share information about the new skills children develop. The childminder offers ideas to parents about how they can continue to support their children's learning at home. For example, she tells them what song to use to help children learn the names of the different parts of their body. n Children know and use good manners. They are kind to others and understand the need to share resources. The childminder also helps children to understand they have a voice too and that sometimes they need to negotiate with their friends. n Children look at a book about different types of weather. The childminder encourages them to find the picture of the correct type of clothing and footwear they should wear. This is one way the childminder helps children to gain an

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need to do better?

understanding of how they can take care of themselves. n The childminder reflects on her practice and ways to improve her provision. However, she does not find out what children are learning in the other settings they attend. This means that she cannot complement what children are learning there. n Although the childminder asks relevant questions, she does not always give children time to think things through before she supplies the answer.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has kept up to date with safeguarding and child protection issues, including the grooming of children, the dangers of the internet and social media and the effects of domestic abuse on children. The childminder describes a range of signs and symptoms that would raise her concerns. She is clear about the steps she would take should she feel a child is at risk. The childminder keeps her home secure. This helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n explore ways to further the links with other settings children attend, in order to communicate details about children's care and learning n support children's thinking skills further and help children to pursue their own thoughts and ideas to enhance their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322029 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10117290 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 3 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 20 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children. She assessed the quality of teaching and learning and discussed her findings with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about safeguarding and child protection. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that are used for childcare. She explained the different opportunities she provides to support children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and training certificates. n The inspector spoke to children and read written statements from parents to gain their views on the care and education the childminder provides.

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Inspection activities

10 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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Inspection activities

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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