Smith, Kyrie Lee

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 thrive, learn, and develop in this warm and caring setting. On arrival, they feel welcome and rush to greet each other, before happily exploring the resources chosen for that day. The childminder understands how children learn and knows the children in her care very well. She uses the interests of each child to plan fun and engaging activities. For example, when children develop a love of birds, the childminder takes children to visit a number of local nature reserves. Children make bird feeders to place in the garden. The childminder makes a look out spot in her conservatory, so that children can view the feeding birds.

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The provision is good

Children form strong bonds with the childminder and each other. They are respectful of each other. The childminder has high expectations of children's attitudes and behaviour. Children demonstrate high levels of engagement in all aspects of their day. They benefit from a range of healthy snacks and food. Children enjoy the experiences of being able to choose fillings for their lunches and having a go at making food to eat. Older children expertly cut parts of their fruit using knives, and understand the need to be careful.

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n Children benefit from the childminder's wide range of activities and broad curriculum. They enjoy spending time going on adventures in the local area. When children return to the setting, the childminder gives them opportunities to investigate and explore the treasures which they have found. The childminder uses the different seasons to introduce and develop children's understanding of the natural world. n Overall, the childminder uses effective questioning to help children to develop strong language skills and to help their understanding. However, on occasions, she readily offers explanations before children arrive at their own conclusions. This impedes children from developing their own answers and testing their own thinking. n The childminder, generally, plans activities which sequence and engage children's learning. She is able to quickly adapt her planning to suit children's needs and interests. This helps children to gain knowledge or learn new ideas

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need to do better?

and words. However, at times, the childminder does not help children to deepen or extend their knowledge further. For example, within planned activities, she does not consistently encourage children to investigative and explore. n The childminder provides many opportunities for children to read, sing and dance each day. She offers children circle-time activities to encourage them to develop their early language skills. Children enjoy these activities and confidently perform the songs which they have learned. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They are well informed about what their

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25 February 2022 children are learning about and doing. The childminder shares daily diaries and their children's next stages in development with parents. n The childminder expertly observes the children and keeps records on their progress. She identifies any gaps in children's learning and development. The childminder plans a variety of activities and strategies to quickly help children catch up in their development. n The childminder provided activity packs for children to do at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. She delivered these to the children who were unable to attend. The childminder made video calls to children and their families. She kept in touch with parents to make sure that children did not fall behind in their learning and progress. n Children are supported in readiness for school and are encouraged to be independent. Children behave well. They readily wait to take turns when sharing resources.

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need to do better?

n The childminder keeps her practice and training up to date. She readily seeks information and views from parents in order to improve her setting and the experiences she is able to offer children. n The childminder works closely with parents, providing resources to use at home to help accelerate their children's progress. The childminder understands when expert guidance is required and helps parents complete referrals to the relevant health care and educational professionals.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding practice. She is clear about her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She knows the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm and knows how to report concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that children are safe in all areas of her home and on outings by carrying out daily risk assessments.

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should:

n allow children more time to develop their own thinking to extend their learning further n enhance further the planning and delivery of the curriculum to allow children the opportunities to explore, problem solve and investigate in greater depth.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554481 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10174699 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 5 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered 2018 and provides care from her home in Knottingley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. 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

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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