Childminder, Out-of school day care in Wakefield

This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They are happy, settled and relaxed in the childminder's care. The childminder provides children with a calm, friendly home-from-home environment. Children, families and the childminder develop warm, respectful relationships. This helps new children to settle quickly. Parents comment positively about the trusting environment that the childminder provides, which helps children to feel safe.

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The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and play. Children learn to follow the rules by watching others, and through the childminder's gentle reminders and clear explanations. Consequently, children behave well. Older children use polite manners. The childminder positively encourages younger children to follow their example.

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This provision meets requirements

During local restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder changed her practice. For example, parents did not enter the childminder's home and children were provided with their own items to use. Children say that they are happy to be back at the childminder's and playing with friends now restrictions have lifted. Children adapt to changes quickly, for example they clean their hands regularly. Older children remind younger children to use hand gel before eating and engaging in food activities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder listens carefully to children and is responsive to their play, talk and choices. Children learn to explore, investigate, think and try for themselves with the encouragement of the childminder. For example, children experiment to see if the toy car fits across the road bridge. The childminder says, 'Have a try, what do you think? Is it too big?' This supports children to test out their ideas and concentrate for longer. n Children learn to share, wait and take turns. The childminder sensitively helps children to negotiate how many turns to take before passing the toy to their friend. This helps children to learn to play well with others. n The childminder respects children's ideas and supports children in achieving their plans. For example, the childminder provides ingredients for children to make edible sparklers, at their request. She plans the environment to enable children to make the food with a good deal of independence. Children proudly show their

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sparklers to their family at home time. n Children respect the childminder's home. However, the childminder does not consistently help children to care for their own coats and belongings. For instance, these are left on the floor when the children arrive.

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4 November 2021 n The childminder seeks children's views when planning activities. This helps them to feel respected and valued in the setting. Children have positive attitudes. They concentrate for long periods because activities are planned around their interests. For example, the childminder provides shiny, sparkly collage materials for children to make firework pictures. n The childminder organises activities which complement children's learning in school. For example, children practise writing their names on their creations. This helps to support their developing physical and literacy skills. Children practise their counting skills, learn to take turns, read and follow instructions as they play board games. Children show their confidence as they take winning and losing games in their stride. n Children are helped to learn about the world and different people. They learn about seasonal celebrations and festivals. The childminder encourages children

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to share important items from home that reflect their home culture and languages. This helps children to understand what makes them special. It also supports children to learn to value and respect different languages, cultures and identities. n Children enjoy eating nutritious snacks and meals. The childminder selects low sugar products to include in the menu. She works with parents to encourage children to try different foods to increase the range of food they will eat. n The childminder has high expectations of the quality of her inclusive provision. She has maintained high standards of care despite the challenge of accessing training during the pandemic. The childminder acknowledges the need to continue to access training to further embed her understanding of the new requirements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a suitable understanding of her safeguarding and child protection duties. She knows what to do if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder has the contact details of safeguarding partners to hand, should she need to make a referral. She is aware of the potential harm of online platforms for children. The childminder has systems in place to ensure that children are protected from such harm while in her care. She keeps children safe as they walk from school to her home. Children learn to safely cross the road and to walk sensibly on the footpath. The childminder checks toys regularly and removes any broken items to make sure that children are kept safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321759 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10066478 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 8 Date of previous inspection 7 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Pontefract. She provides care before and after school, during term time from 7.30am to 8.45am and 3.30pm to 6pm, Monday to Thursday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector walked from school with the childminder and children, and observed how the childminder keeps children safe. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that it is safe and suitable. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

4 November 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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4 November 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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