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 Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder is even more passionate about promoting learning which focuses on connecting with nature. Children spend quality time in the childminder's allotment. They are confident learners. Children explain how they plant and grow their own fruit, vegetables, and flowers. They gleefully share how they love to spend the whole day at the allotment. Children delight in getting muddy and eating soup for lunch. The childminder has spent time developing her own garden. She has designed this with children in mind. For instance, children love to explore the newly created wild garden. Here, they have opportunities to collect bugs. The childminder has high expectations for all children. Children develop a wealth of astounding language and knowledge. They confidently name different herbs and excitedly explain how frogspawn changes into frogs.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides an environment which is tranquil and calm. This sparks children's feelings of contentment and contributes to their positive well-being and feelings. Gentle background music encourages children to become deeply immersed in their play. This helps them to remain calm and focused. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They speak politely to each other and are courteous and kind. The childminder is an excellent role model. She encourages children to consider their own behaviour and how they can act kindly towards each other. The childminder sincerely and warmly rewards children with positive praise.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates a high level of personal ambition. She strives to be the best childminder that she can. The childminder continually reflects on her practice. This ongoing self-evaluation enables her to constantly improve the experiences afforded to children. The childminder is highly qualified and has excellent commitment to continuous professional development. This positively impacts on her practice. The childminder's teaching is highly skilful in improving children's learning and ignites their desire to learn new things. n The childminder encourages children to develop their independence skills. Children learn to take responsibility for completing tasks for themselves. For instance, they pour their own water and clear away their plates after snack time. First-rate hygiene routines are embedded into practice. Children sneeze into their arm and use tissues and hand sanitiser independently.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has excellent links with other childminders. She meets them on a regular basis outdoors. This gives children opportunities to develop relationships in a larger social group. The childminder shares high-quality information with other providers when children move on. This helps prepare children exceptionally well for their next steps in learning.

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need to do better?

8 July 2021 n The childminder supports children's language skills remarkably well. She encourages meaningful conversations and asks a wide range of questions. For instance, she challenges children to consider what colour the inside of the watermelon might be. This helps to develop children's thinking skills. n The childminder ensures children have an excellent range of activities to keep them interested and motivated to learn. She is keen to develop children's understanding of looking after the world and helping the environment. For example, she has bought each child a compost caddy. Children fill these at home and then take them to the allotment to make into compost. n Parents are immensely happy with the childminder's service. They comment that 'every day is different' for their children. They say that their children have made remarkable progress. Parents marvel at how excited their children are to learn.

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need to do better?

Parents particularly value the regular progress reports with ideas and suggestions on how they can best help their child with the next steps in their learning. Children say they love to go to the childminder's home. They share their newly acquired knowledge of how bees get their food from the flowers to make honey. n All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those in receipt of additional funding, make excellent progress. The childminder follows advice to provide specific support to meet children's individual needs. She shares information well with parents and other professionals to help to support children's care. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development very well. Children confidently name shapes and use directional language in their play. They talk about the weight of the watermelon and correctly add one more when they are counting how many pizzas to make at lunchtime.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an extensive knowledge and understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She understands the signs and symptoms which could indicate that a child is at risk. The childminder is fully aware and knows what procedures to take should she have any concerns. She attends safeguarding training regularly. This ensures her safeguarding knowledge remains up to date. The childminder places priority on children's safety. She completes risk assessments to ensure children play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder supports children to manage their own risks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551501 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10133819 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered 2017 and lives in South Kirkby, near Pontefract. 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 qualification at level 6. She provides funded early education for three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed an evaluation of an activity. n The inspector spoke with parents about the care and education being provided by the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder discussed with the inspector her learning intentions for children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

8 July 2021 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

8 July 2021 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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