Childminder in Wakefield

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely relaxed and confident in this setting. They feel safe and very much at home. There are high expectations for all children to behave well, be polite and do the best that they can. This is evident when children explain the rules that they need to follow as they play a competitive game. They set a timer so that they all get a go and no-one gets upset.

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The provision is outstanding

Children show deep levels of concentration and are determined to complete the tasks that they have chosen to do. Motivated by the interest they have in electrons, they build a circuit to make a bulb work. Children listen carefully and follow the childminder's instructions. When they do not succeed at first, they try to find out why. They close the circuit, remove an extra battery and the bulb stays on. This gives them a very real sense of achievement that is obvious in their face and body language, as they stand proud.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are very energetic. They learn to hold their own weight while climbing an exercise pole. They excitedly slide down it like a firefighter. Children also learn to manage their own safety as they develop the skills needed to negotiate climbing beams. Children have several ways to relax. They have quiet areas where they can read books. They access comfortable seating and an aerial hammock, that they are very accomplished at using.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works consistently at maintaining the excellent partnerships she has formed with other settings that children attend. This helps her to remain fully involved with all aspects of children's education, complementing what they are learning elsewhere. n The childminder is keen to develop her skills for the benefit of all children. She has attended training sessions with other providers, including, 'An introduction to phonics'. She has successfully introduced the same approach into her setting. This helps children to make rapid progress in their communication and language skills. n Children have an exceptionally strong bond with the childminder. When the inspector asks if they enjoy themselves, their faces light up. There are excited comments, such as, 'Yes, because there is always something exciting to do, like experiments.' n The childminder implements effective settling-in procedures that reassure

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parents. Parents visit the childminder and her family first and then return with their children. Parents watch the interactions between the children and the childminder. The visits allow children the time to become familiar with the environment and adapt to changes in their routines. Parents then feel happy

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12 February 2020 that their children are safe, comfortable and relaxed in the childminder's care. n The childminder has high expectations for parents to remain involved in their children's care and learning once their children start. Parent partnerships are strong. For example, there is a regular exchange of information with parents, including how they can support their children's learning at home. This helps children to achieve the best they can, right from the start. n Children learn about different types of technology, providing them with new experiences. For example, they use an interactive game to find out what a tiger would be like if they were standing next to it. The experience is so realistic that young ones exclaim with excitement, 'It's licking my face'. They bend down to stroke the tiger. With this technology, they also experience a flight in a helicopter. They look up, down and sideways. They talk excitedly about what

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they can see, as they reach out to touch the clouds. n Children love doing craft sessions. They make salt dough play food and hearts to decorate. Children practise making marks in a mixture of cornflour and water. They are amazed at how the mixture changes from being hard to runny. n Children recall previous experiments. For example, they learn about acids and alkalis. They use pipettes and lint paper to test the effect of different solutions on red cabbage. Safety is a key aspect in such activities. n Parents write that the childminder provides a safe, caring environment for children and that she is incredibly flexible and supportive. Parents comment that their children are exceptionally proud of the art and craftwork that they bring home. Parents say that their children hear stories, and are happy and enthusiastic to share their experiences.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder gives safeguarding the utmost priority. She is very knowledgeable about a wide range of safeguarding and child protection issues. The childminder confidently answers questions about the different types of abuse and possible signs and symptoms. She knows what to do if she felt that a child was at risk of harm or abuse. This includes protecting them from wider risks, such as radicalisation, female genital mutilation and grooming. The childminder is very aware of other possible risks to children. These include animals, social media and the canal that runs along the bottom of her property. The childminder keeps her home secure so that no-one can enter or leave without her knowledge. This helps to keep children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321751 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10117286 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 2 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Horbury, near Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector watched and listened to the interactions between the childminder and the 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, child protection and children's safety. n The childminder guided the inspector around the areas used by children. The childminder talked about the different learning opportunities that she provides for children. 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 and other early years practitioners, taking into account their views.

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Inspection activities

12 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

12 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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