Childminder in Wakefield

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children are settled and confident in this setting. The childminder is attentive to their needs. They frequently climb onto her knee for a cuddle. Children have access to a suitable range of toys and resources that reflect their interests. For example, they enjoy developing narratives with small-world toys. Children make choices about their play and are keen to share their learning with visitors. They have strong relationships with each other. Older children show empathy and are considerate of younger children's needs. For instance, they explain how they play quietly when toddlers are sleeping. Children are polite and behave well. The childminder reminds them of the rules, such as sitting down while they are eating their snack.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder meets with another childminder regularly. As a result, children develop friendships in a wider social group, which prepares them well for the move on to school. Children enjoy developing their physical skills during visits to a soft- play centre and when playing outdoors. The childminder recognises the importance of carrying out effective risk assessments so that children can play in a safe environment. However, she does not always ensure that all hazards are removed or minimised before children enter the premises.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of each child's stage of development. She shares information with other settings children attend so that she has a clear understanding of children's progress. She carries out observations and plans her curriculum to focus on children's next steps in learning. The childminder shares information with parents and works with them to support children who have gaps in their learning. For instance, she encourages parents to reduce the use of dummies, to promote children's language development. n The childminder uses imaginative activities to teach children about good oral health. For example, children use a toothbrush and paste to clean teeth drawn on a whiteboard. They observe how the black and yellow colour disappears to leave teeth that are white and sparkling. Children discuss how they clean their teeth at home. The childminder also promotes children's understanding of which

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foods are healthy and which should be saved for treats. n Children engage in imaginative play. Overall, the childminder supports their play well. She interacts with them and helps them to develop storylines. The childminder encourages children to think about people who are there to help them, such as the emergency services. However, she does not fully consider how she can use children's interests to build on their knowledge and enhance their learning. For instance, she does not explore how toy emergency vehicles

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31 May 2022 can be used to promote children's understanding of other services, such as the air ambulance or mountain rescue. n The childminder teaches early mathematics and writing skills well. Children develop control when using small tools, and the childminder shows them how to hold a pen when colouring. Children explore concepts of size and balance when building with construction materials. They develop their understanding of early technology. For instance, children investigate how objects appear to change in size when they look through binoculars or telescopes. They use sand timers to measure short lengths of time. n The youngest children enjoy activities that promote their problem-solving skills, such as sorting shapes. The childminder uses praise well to encourage them to keep trying when things do not work as they expect the first time. Children concentrate intently and persevere, trying each shape and finding different ones

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when those do not work. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping the premises safe and secure. However, she does not always remove potential hazards to children's health and safety before they enter the premises. For example, cleaning materials and toiletries are left within children's reach in the bathroom. n The childminder links with another childminder to share ideas and good practice. She accesses essential training to keep her skills and knowledge up to date.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder can identify the signs that indicate a child might be at risk from harm or abuse. She has a secure knowledge of child protection issues, such as children who might be at risk of exploitation. The childminder understands the negative impact coercive behaviour and domestic violence have on children. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child or if an allegation is made. Although the childminder records which children are on the premises each day, she does not keep an accurate record of the times they attend the setting.

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Due date

carry out effective risk assessments to make sure that all potential hazards to children's health and safety are minimised or removed before children enter the premises 07/06/2022

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Due date

31 May 2022 keep an accurate record of the names of children who attend the setting and their hours of attendance. 07/06/2022

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should:

n consider how children's interests can be used more effectively to build on their knowledge and enhance their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430246 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10218684 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 3 Date of previous inspection 9 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Horbury, Wakefield. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday and Tuesday, 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 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 discussed working with different families with the childminder. n The inspector observed teaching. She talked to the childminder about how she evaluates the provision.

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Inspection activities

31 May 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

31 May 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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