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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children feel emotionally secure and happy in the childminder's nurturing care. They show their obvious affection for her and snuggle in for cuddles. The childminder ensures that children enjoy an unhurried experience with plenty of time to play, explore and learn. She sits on the carpet with children and joins in their pretend picnics. Children describe enthusiastically that they have made 'toasted sausage sandwiches and cookie smoothies'. They tell the childminder 'it's only pretend'. Children are motivated and show a positive attitude to their learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model for children and has high expectations of them. Children feel safe in her care and behave well. The childminder has a good understanding of each child's unique characteristics and capabilities. She knows how to give children a good start and prepares them well for their future learning, including school. Children tell the inspector that they 'love coming' to the childminder's house because 'she makes lovely dinners and makes it special' for them. The childminder continued to offer childcare throughout the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic for the children of key workers. Parents are pleased that they can now enter the childminder's home to settle their children and discuss their development and learning needs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places a strong focus on supporting children to develop good speaking skills. She provides a language-rich environment for children. The childminder talks with children when they play, introducing new words, describing what they do and responding to children's immediate interests. For example, young children show curiosity when the aeroplane flies overhead. The childminder lifts them up for a closer view and describes how the aeroplane has disappeared behind the clouds. Children use language very effectively to express themselves and enjoy sharing their ideas during play. n Children show a good understanding of a range of mathematical ideas. The childminder uses every opportunity to teach mathematics. She supports children's counting skills and number recognition skills, and encourages them to identify the quantities they need. Children concentrate well when making their own pizzas for tea. They accurately recognise the number of pepperoni slices on

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top of their pizza and confidently state 'four' without counting them. Children also learn about time and how long it takes to cook their pizzas. n The childminder takes children on visits to nursery and school in the term before they start. This helps them to become familiar with the new environment. However, at times, the childminder finds it difficult to share her good knowledge of the children's development with staff. This reduces the opportunity to develop

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need to do better?

16 September 2021 a consistent approach and work in partnership together to support children's learning. n Children spend plenty of time outdoors in the childminder's garden. They also go on walks to the park and to the allotment. Children climb confidently on play equipment and jump energetically to catch bubbles as they float in the garden. The childminder also takes children on exciting outings. Children recall their visit to the indoor snow centre and describe how they were able to sledge down the snow slopes. Children are physically active and proud of what they achieve. They develop good balance, strength and control of their body. n Children show good levels of imagination. They thoroughly enjoy playing together and use their voices to create a telephone ringing sound. Children pretend to be parents and call for an ambulance stating, 'my kid needs medical help urgently, please come to Pontefract'. The childminder provides a wide

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range of play resources to help ignite children's imaginative play. However, she does not provide regular opportunities for children to develop their artistic ideas and self-expression with art materials. n Parents are very pleased with the quality and level of support the childminder provides for their children. They describe how happy their children are in her care and they 'wouldn't dream of taking them anywhere else'. Parents state that their children are well prepared for starting school, particularly in their confidence and language skills. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is trained in safeguarding and child protection. She keeps well informed about the local authority safeguarding procedures and understands what to do should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder confidently identifies the possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She checks her home and garden to help minimise risks to children and keeps the doors to her home locked to prevent any unauthorised access. The childminder regularly carries out evacuations with children so that they know what to do in the event of an emergency.

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should:

n enhance existing partnerships with other settings and schools to create a consistent approach and build on children's existing learning n enrich the curriculum for expressive arts and design to ensure that children develop their individual artistic ideas and self-expression.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558056 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10190370 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 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Pontefract. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, apart from family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with her husband who is also a childminder. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss her intentions for children's learning. n Children talked to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder and described the range of meals she provides. n Parents told the inspector through discussion and written feedback how the childminder supports their children's learning and progress. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

16 September 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

16 September 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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