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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy, confident and safe in the homely and nurturing environment. They listen to the adults in the setting and behave very well. The childminder has an endearing manner and interacts positively to engage children in activities and teach them new skills. She constantly praises children for their efforts and offers encouragement to help them to try new things. Children have a wonderful time, engaging in sensory play. They show their delight as they grasp handfuls of flour and trickle it through their fingers to represent snow. The childminder skilfully introduces new vocabulary and helps children to describe texture. She models mathematical language and supports them to explore capacity, shape and size.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants have a caring and compassionate approach. They know children well and develop strong, trusting relationships with them. Children are curious and have a positive approach to learning. They are independent and develop good self-care skills in readiness for nursery and school. For instance, children learn techniques to help them to put on their coats independently. The childminder organises many trips to places of interest, such as farms and museums, to widen children's experiences. She takes children to community groups, where they socialise with others and gain confidence in new situations.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses a variety of very effective methods to help children to develop their language and communication skills. For example, she constantly talks to children and provides a commentary as they play. The childminder teaches babies sign language to help them to communicate their needs and make requests. She engages children in lively discussions and models good conversational skills. Babies are vocal and older children are strong, articulate communicators. n Children develop firm friendships with others and play harmoniously together. They know the daily routine and help with age-appropriate tasks. The childminder and her assistants consistently support children to use good manners. They help children to consider the feelings of others and support them to take turns and share resources fairly. n The childminder works well with parents to develop a shared approach to children's learning and care. For example, she arranges regular parents'

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need to do better?

evenings to share in-depth information about children's progress and achievements. Parents' feedback is very complimentary. They speak highly of the childminder and her team and say that communications are excellent. n The childminder uses her secure knowledge of children's needs to plan challenging and enjoyable activities. For instance, she supports children to

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25 February 2020 develop their make-believe play as they pretend to mix ingredients to make pancakes. Children demonstrate good listening skills as they follow instructions. However, on occasions, the childminder moves the activity along too quickly. This means that children do not always have the time to process their thoughts and explore their own ideas. n Children are energetic and enthusiastically participate in invigorating music-and- movement sessions. They have favourite songs and join in with action rhymes. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to play outdoors in her garden or at the local park. Children show good physical skills as they negotiate space and practise their ball skills. The childminder develops good handwashing routines and provides nutritious meals to encourage healthy eating. n The childminder engages in a good range of professional development activities,

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which are focused on strengthening her teaching skills. She supervises her assistants well and ensures that they complete all mandatory training. However, the childminder has not fully explored ways to develop her assistants' practice and support them to improve their interactions further. n The childminder has strong links with local schools and settings where shared care is provided. They have developed good procedures to share information to promote continuity in learning and care. n The dedicated childminder is keen to continually develop her service. She constantly reviews her practice and provision and makes changes to support children's interests and needs. For example, the childminder plans to provide even more varied outdoor activities to support children who prefer to learn outside.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants are well trained in child protection matters and are alert to wider safeguarding issues. They recognise the signs of abuse and know exactly what action to take if they have any concerns about children or other staff. The childminder provides parents with advice and guidance to help them to keep children safe online. She carries out daily checks to ensure that her premises are safe and any potential hazards are eliminated.

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should:

n develop assistants' practice and provide more targeted support and guidance to help them to develop their good interactions further n provide children with more time to process their thoughts and explore their own ideas during adult-led activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469415 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10072166 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 18 Number of children on roll 34 Date of previous inspection 18 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She employs assistants. The childminder provides funding for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the setting and talked to the childminder about how she organises her curriculum. n The inspector talked to the children and took account of parents' written feedback. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder completed a joint observation with the inspector. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises. She discussed the childminder's policies and looked at relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

25 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

25 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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