Donna Madden

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 develop close attachments to the childminder and show their obvious affection for her. They are happy and flourish in her calm and nurturing care. Children show how safe they feel as they tell the inspector about what they have been learning. Babies settle quickly, and confidently explore the childminder's playroom and garden. They crawl at speed and pull themselves up to standing. Babies also giggle with delight when playing peekaboo with the childminder. The childminder has high expectations of what all children can achieve in their learning. Children play imaginatively. They create tea parties and concentrate well during their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder involves children in making the rules to follow in her setting. She uses effective strategies and gives children consistent praise. Children grow in confidence, understand what to do and behave well. The childminder encourages children to explore their emotions and identify how they and others might feel. This helps them to develop empathy.

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The provision is good

Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, parents no longer enter the childminder's home. The childminder chats briefly with parents at her door when they drop off and collect their children. She regularly sends information electronically to parents about their children's learning. This helps to support children's progress and keep everyone safe.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) incredibly well. She works extremely closely with parents and professionals to provide early support. The childminder uses well-planned and effective strategies to help children to develop their attention, listening and anticipation skills. Children with SEND make incredible progress. n Children confidently express their creative ideas when independently painting pictures of trees. The childminder encourages children to investigate how to make the colours they wish to use. Children learn how to mix three primary colours together to make brown paint for the tree trunk. The childminder values the individual work that children create. However, on occasions, she does not consistently teach younger children how to use equipment to help them succeed in tasks. That said, children show resilience. n The childminder is clear about what she wants children to learn. She uses

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seasonal topics to provide an interesting curriculum and broaden children's knowledge of the world. Children are curious and enjoy learning about autumn. They confidently use complex language as they explain that hedgehogs are 'nocturnal' animals and 'hibernate' during winter. Children also remember that

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8 October 2021 baby hedgehogs are called hoglets. n The childminder provides a strong focus on supporting children's language skills. She is extremely responsive to babies' and young children's communication, and reinforces what they say. The childminder uses a rhythmical voice when singing songs with children and reads stories with expression. Children develop good speaking skills and use a wide vocabulary. The childminder is clear about her learning intentions for mathematics. However, she does not consistently help younger children to develop a broad mathematical understanding. n Children are physically active and learn to lead healthy lifestyles from the outset. The childminder ensures that they spend plenty of time outdoors each day. Children enthusiastically climb the steps of the slide and carry buckets of sand across the garden. They also enjoy walks to parks and scavenger hunts through the nature trails at local country houses. Children are very energetic. They

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develop good balance and control of their bodies. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and the support she provides for them and their children. Parents comment that their children are supported incredibly well and make fantastic progress. The childminder maintained contact with parents and children when her setting was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. She provided links to ideas and activities for parents to share with their children. n The childminder is passionate and dedicated to her role. She has a positive attitude towards her own professional development. The childminder attends training and carries out independent research on topics to help her support children to the best of her ability. She continues to develop her knowledge to ensure that children receive a good quality of education.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her safeguarding responsibilities. She is clear about the action to take should she have any concerns about a child. The childminder is aware of the national system in place to help safeguard children who may experience domestic violence at home. She consistently reviews the procedures in place to ensure children's safety in her home and garden. When out in the community, the childminder ensures that children always wear high-visibility jackets and reins if needed. The childminder follows health and safety guidance and cuts the fruit for young children to help prevent choking. The childminder protects children's privacy during care routines.

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should:

n intervene more swiftly to teach children how to use equipment and enable them

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should:

8 October 2021 to develop the skills needed to achieve success n enhance teaching in mathematics to ensure that younger children develop a secure foundation in their understanding of shape, size and measurement during their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558085 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10190434 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Altofts, Normanton. She operates during term time only from 7.30am to 5pm on Monday and Tuesday, and from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children talked to the inspector about what they have been learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents told the inspector, through discussion and written feedback, how the childminder supports their children's learning and progress, how she settles their children and how she works with other settings. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.

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Inspection activities

8 October 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

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