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 safe and happy in the inviting and homely setting. They eagerly join in with the activities on offer and excitedly play games with the childminder. For instance, children play a Christmas bingo game where they match different objects. They count how many objects they need to fill their card so that they can win the game and shout 'bingo'. Children are confident and sociable individuals, who are beginning to be aware of their own needs. They confidently ask the childminder for a drink and snack when they are thirsty or hungry.

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The provision is good

Children have secure attachments with the childminder and are keen for her to join in with their play. As children draw pictures, they talk to the childminder about what they are drawing. The childminder is caring and nurturing. She has high expectations for all children. She gives them lots of praise and encouragement as they practise and develop new skills. This helps children to build their self-esteem. Children are well behaved and very polite. They are aware of the rules and boundaries in place and follow these well. When children have finished one activity, they help to tidy away before moving on to the next.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gathers a range of information from parents before new children join her setting. For instance, she asks parents about children's routines, their development, what they like to do and their favourite foods. The childminder offers a range of settling-in sessions for new children so that they can get to know her and familiarise themselves with the setting. This helps children to settle quickly and to feel safe and secure when they start. n The childminder knows the individual personalities of the children she cares for well. She describes what children are interested in and knows where they are in their development through observing them as they play. The childminder provides children with a range of opportunities to help them to achieve their next steps in learning. However, these are often adult led and do not give children opportunities to direct their own play. n The childminder has clear aims for what she wants children to learn in all areas

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need to do better?

of development. She wants children to be independent, confident and to have effective communication and social skills. The childminder understands how important it is for children to be active. Children engage in physical activities daily to develop their large and small muscles. n Children enjoy listening to stories and request that the childminder reads them over and over again. The childminder makes stories fun and interactive. She asks children questions to check their understanding. However, at times, she asks multiple questions and does not give children enough time to think and respond to one question before asking another.

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need to do better?

9 December 2021 n The childminder uses the local area to provide children with a range of learning opportunities and new experiences. Children enjoy going for walks where they look at road signs, spot numbers and shapes and count different-coloured doors. They regularly attend playgroups to help them to develop their social skills and to build friendships with a range of different children. n Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder reflects on the activities and opportunities that she provides for children. She identifies what was successful and how she can improve her setting to meet children's needs or support their learning further. The childminder has plans to develop her outdoor area so that children can plant and grow their own vegetables, as they learn about nature and the natural world. n The childminder completes mandatory training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid, to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She has good

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need to do better?

links with other childminders and often meets up with them to share ideas and good practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to keep children safe and has a good understanding of how to protect them from harm. She recognises when a child is at risk and knows who to contact, should she need to report any concerns. The childminder has recently completed safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. She is aware of broader safeguarding issues, such as radicalisation and exploitation. The childminder carries out regular checks of her home and garden, to help provide a safe environment for children. The premises are secure and well organised.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for children to direct their own play to support their independent learning n give children enough time to think and respond to questions asked to support their thinking, communication and language skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285630 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10073391 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 23 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Knottingley, Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She 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 setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the curriculum is organised. n A joint evaluation of an activity was conducted by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n Children interacted with and spoke to the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

9 December 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

9 December 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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