Childminder EY436005

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding 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 settled in this warm and very welcoming setting. Their ongoing safety is very important to the childminder and her assistant, who ensure that any risks are minimised. Children enjoy spending time in the bright and friendly play environments, inside and outdoors. They know where the resources are stored and can make choices in what they want to do. This helps to promote their independence.

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The provision is good

Children have formed close, emotional bonds with the childminder and her assistant, who offer gentle support or reassurance when needed. Expectations for children's behaviour are high, as they learn to look after each other's belongings. This helps them to be respectful and kind to others. For example, children can bring in toys from home but know that they also need to share these in their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant value children as unique individuals. They know them extremely well and understand their developing personalities. Children feel secure and are proud to look at their artwork on display. They delight in 'hunting for the bear', using cardboard tubes as binoculars. They are excited to have a turn, clapping when their friends are also successful. Children are rapidly becoming confident learners.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers children a broad range of activities and learning experiences. Children have the chance to feel cotton wool as 'snow' as a prop in a story. They are encouraged to use tweezers to pick up little bears, helping to develop their small muscles. Children's 'wow' moments are noted, displayed and taken home as certificates. Children receive positive and constant praise for their exemplary efforts. They also learn that their decisions have consequences. For example, they know that they must wait their turn if they want to play with another child's toy. n The childminder and her assistant offer children many opportunities to name basic colours and to count objects. Children use words such as 'big', 'medium' and 'little'. However, they do not compare sizes, estimate numbers or work out which bear is the 'smallest' or 'biggest'. This means that children's mathematical skills are not yet developing to the highest level.

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need to do better?

n Children have access to a wide range of age-appropriate resources. They learn about 'World Book Day' and sing along to nursery rhymes and simple songs. The childminder and her assistant sit alongside children, talking to them as they play. However, their strong use of dialect means that children do not always hear correct individual words. As a result, the development of their language skills is hindered. This is important for those children whose communication skills need

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26 February 2020 more focused support. n The childminder provides children with many opportunities to be active. Children are totally engrossed as they move and exercise to their favourite song, 'Pump It Up'. The childminder's enthusiasm and clear instructions mean that children engage well. They laugh out loud as they stretch, clap and jump in time to the music. n Children eat home-cooked, healthy and nutritious food. They learn that mealtimes are social occasions, as they sit together at the table. Younger children skilfully use their knives and forks, helping to gain independence. Older children talk to the childminder about what they did at nursery, before joining the others for their midday meal. n Partnerships with parents are strong and positive. The childminder shares with parents what their children have done. She gives them practical ideas of how to extend their children's learning at home. For example, parents can choose a bag

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need to do better?

with a storybook and an activity to help establish their children's bedtime routine. Parents comment favourably about the childminder and her assistant. They write, for instance, 'They go above and beyond'. n The childminder ensures that her assistant has the training that she needs and checks that she is supported emotionally. This means that the assistant feels valued and positive about her work. The childminder reflects on what she does, trying to improve the outcomes for children. n The childminder works very well with staff from local schools. The sharing of key information means that children's move to their next stage in learning is as seamless as it can be.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures. They know the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. They understand what to do and who to contact if they have a concern about a child or about each other. The childminder ensures that her and her assistant's safeguarding training is up to date. She knows about wider safeguarding issues, such as suicide awareness and staying safe online. Her home environments, both inside and outside, are securely maintained. The childminder and her assistant pay very careful attention to any potential dangers while the children are playing, and during activities and routines.

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should:

n enhance and extend ways to promote children's wider mathematical thinking, particularly in comparing sizes, to drive their learning to an even higher level

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should:

26 February 2020 n consider the use of dialect when talking to children to ensure that they hear the correct sounds and words, to fully promote their language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436005 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10117530 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 12 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

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

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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 indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation. She also checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and adult members of the household.

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Inspection activities

26 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

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