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

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this setting. Their voices are central to the childminder's practice as they lead their play and share their opinions. Older children give feedback to enhance their learning environment, such as selecting favourite books for their reading area. Younger children benefit from a well- planned, focused curriculum that targets their next steps in learning. The childminder fully considers children's interests and learning needs when selecting high-quality resources. For example, she has used additional funding to purchase equipment for water play to support children's concentration.

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The provision is good

Children learn to be respectful, kind and tolerant. They behave well because they are engaged and motivated to learn more. Children have strong relationships with the childminder, her assistant and each other. They are confident around visitors and keen to share their learning. For example, they ask visitors to come and see the butterfly they have found in the playroom. They remember that the butterfly used to be a caterpillar. The setting is very well organised to promote children's independent investigations. For instance, acorns that float in water capture their curiosity. They push them down and are fascinated when they quickly float back up. They add other objects, such as pine cones, to see what happens.

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need to do better?

n The childminder continually evaluates her practice and accesses training to drive improvement. She attends local networking groups and responds to changes within the early years sector. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children. Parents greatly appreciate the care she and her assistants provide. They comment that their children are comfortable and loved. They say they have seen significant improvement in their children's development as a result of the childminder's teaching and engagement. n The childminder promotes a two-way flow of information with parents and other settings. She and her assistant know what children can already do and what they want them to learn next. The childminder shares information with parents to help them continue their children's learning at home. When parents were not coming into the setting, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder set up a noticeboard for them outside and conducted regular online meetings.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes children's developing language skills well. She understands the importance of using correct grammar and giving children time to think. The childminder and her assistant model language for children. They encourage them to try out new words, such as 'watermelon' and 'experiment'. As a result, children are developing a broad vocabulary. The childminder has not fully considered how she can use children's home languages to enhance their learning.

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need to do better?

1 June 2022 n Children use a variety of tools throughout their play. These help to promote their muscle development ready for early writing. For instance, they use pipettes to collect water and transfer it into containers. They use a sieve to scoop objects up and tweezers to pick up objects. Children develop their core muscles when they rock themselves on a see-saw. n Children are beginning to understand mathematical concepts, such as capacity and size, when they empty and fill different-sized vessels. The childminder skilfully questions children to promote their critical-thinking skills. For example, she continually encourages children to experiment and asks them, 'What do you think will happen?' Overall the childminder supports children's developing mathematical and literacy skills successfully. However, she does not always consider how she can challenge children to extend their understanding of numbers and letters further.

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need to do better?

n Children show care and empathy for living things. For example, they save a spider that has fallen into the water table. They rescue a bumble bee from the playroom and set it free in the garden. The childminder's assistant shows them how bees collect nectar from flowers. The childminder also teaches children how to stay safe around animals. For example, she teaches them to find out if dogs are friendly before they stroke them. n The childminder and her assistant help children to develop their independence skills so that they are ready for school. They put on their own coats and shoes. They learn to fasten zips. Children have good hygiene routines and soon become independent in self-care. The childminder promotes healthy eating and reminds children to keep hydrated throughout the day.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have an in-depth understanding of child protection. They know the signs that indicate children might be at risk of harm or exploitation. The childminder ensures that their knowledge is up to date through frequent training. For example, they understand the negative impact of gaslighting on someone's confidence and self-worth. Children are supervised well. The home is regularly risk assessed and maintained to a high standard. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. They learn about the risks of talking to strangers online or clicking on unfamiliar links on the internet. Younger children learn to use large play equipment and cross the road safely.

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should:

n consider how children's home languages can be used to enhance their development of communication and language skills

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should:

1 June 2022 n extend opportunities for children to use numbers and letters in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2559890 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10226049 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 12 Number of children on roll 22 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Ossett, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with assistants.

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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 has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises different aspects of learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about activities they enjoy when they attend the setting. n The inspector considered parents' feedback and discussed working with different families with the childminder. n The inspector observed teaching. She talked to the childminder and her assistant about how they evaluate the provision. n The inspector observed the childminder's and her assistant's practice and held discussions with them about the work that they do.

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Inspection activities

1 June 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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Inspection activities

1 June 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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