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

The childminder provides a warm, inviting and welcoming environment where children flourish. Children are confident and excitedly laugh as they share their favourite objects from the wide range of resources available. They are safe, happy and secure in the care of the well-qualified childminder. Children show their independence well. The childminder encourages them to try themselves before asking for help, and gives them praise when they achieve each task. For example, young children are given the opportunity to cut and taste a variety of fruit for their own snack. The childminder claps and cheers when they are successful. She plans learning experiences when children play, to help them make progress. For instance, when children hunt for objects related to colours, the childminder incorporates three-dimensional shapes, sizes and different shades of colours for older children.

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The provision is good

The childminder teaches children mathematical concepts during daily routines. She uses every opportunity to encourage children to use numerical language. For instance, when tidying away an activity, children are encouraged to count the objects. This routine is repeated to help cement children's learning further. Children behave well. The childminder helps the younger children manage their own behaviour, and gently reminds them of the benefits of being kind and sharing. Older children enjoy helping the younger ones to reach their goals and provide excellent role models. All children enjoy celebrating each other's successes.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy the physical activities which the childminder provides. They regularly visit the allotment together, spend time discovering history and adventures at the local castle, and visit local toddler groups. This helps children to understand about the wider world, the environment and how things grow. n The childminder has undertaken a number of courses to develop and strengthen her skills and understanding of children's behaviour and emotional well-being. As a result, she has changed her practice to reflect the knowledge and understanding that she has gained. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Children benefit from the relationships which the childminder and parents have created. For instance, parents are included in every aspect of their children's day and are encouraged to continue children's learning at home. The childminder shares ideas and information about children's progress, and has daily discussions through digital messaging.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is reflective about her setting and the service which she has created. For example, she adapts her environment to help support and encourage children to become independent and inquisitive learners. n Children learn about healthy eating. For instance, they independently choose and prepare their own snacks, discussing the benefits of the fruits chosen.

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13 April 2022 n Children enjoy creating pieces of art and mark making. They are proud of their work and plan where in the setting they should be displayed. Older children create positive relationships with the younger ones. They happily join in with the praise of their achievements, which helps their self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder supports children's literacy and communication well. She understands the importance of children's early language development. For example, the childminder asks questions when children play to develop their learning and helps to teach them the correct pronunciation of words. n Children develop a love of books in the setting. They bring the childminder books to be read and explored. Children happily snuggle up to the childminder, ready to be wowed and taken on an adventure through the pages. They receive positive experiences that support not only their language and communication

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skills, but also their emotional health. n The childminder expertly monitors children's development through her observations. She is able to identify gaps in children's learning and, overall, plans activities to help them achieve their next steps. The childminder seeks the advice and support of other healthcare professionals when appropriate. n The childminder encourages children to explore and investigate during planned activities. She confidently recognises what children can do, how she can support their learning and what they need to know to make progress. However, on occasions, the childminder does not think carefully about the learning intentions for younger children during planned activities. As a result, at times, younger children are not fully engaged in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly risk assesses her home and outings to ensure that children remain safe at all times. She understands the procedures and practices she needs to follow should she feel a child in her care may be at harm, or should an allegation be made about herself or a family member. The childminder has kept her knowledge of safeguarding, and broader issues, such as radicalisation, up to date by completing a number of training courses.

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should:

n focus on individual children's learning intentions more carefully during planned activities to help all children make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553565 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10174509 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Sandal area of Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7am 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 childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and have taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to and communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

13 April 2022 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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13 April 2022 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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