Childminder in Wakefield

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this safe and stimulating setting. They settle quickly under the care and nurturing nature of the childminder and enjoy a vast range of stimulating and exciting learning experiences, mainly based outdoors. Since COVID-19, parents do not come into the setting. However, the childminder shares key information with them and makes herself available at other times to discuss any possible concerns.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder makes excellent use of the local environment to support her curriculum of hands-on learning and engaging with nature. Through this, she supports children superbly in developing key skills in all areas. Children's interests are considered and the childminder plans learning around these, linking to the outdoors. For example, an interest in colour results in the childminder planning to take the children on a colour hunt in the local woods.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exceptional in this setting. Where there is behaviour that is unwanted, the childminder supports children, stating that she understands they are upset. The childminder is sensitively able to bring children back to task as she develops their trust and shows that she understands their feelings. Children are confident and happy. They talk about their recent learning, linking it to previous experiences. The curriculum is very well planned and structured, building on children's previous knowledge.

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n Children are highly inquisitive and enthusiastic learners and can confidently talk about their knowledge. While sharing information books, children confidently recall learning about a queen bee, and excitedly share a different book which gives them information about this, recalling it for the other children. The childminder skilfully prompts children about the main facts that they know and extends their knowledge. n Children of all ages are encouraged to be independent. They put their own coats and shoes on to access outside. Children then explore the natural resources, encouraged by the childminder. When children need the water jugs filling up, they access the hosepipe independently to carefully do this. When having snack, younger children carefully pour their own water and are encouraged to cut their own cucumber after skilful modelling from the childminder. n Children are confident and happy learners. The childminder has an excellent

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understanding of where every child is. She gathers extensive information from parents when children start and uses this, alongside her own excellent knowledge, to plan individual next steps which are shared with parents on a regular basis. Children make exceptional progress. n Parents highly rate the childminder and appreciate the work that she does.

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5 July 2022 Parents feel their children are independent and sociable, despite being born during the pandemic, and say this is down to being under the care of the childminder. Other parents report how the childminder takes an interest 'beyond her working hours' and is passionate about what she provides. n The childminder sensitively questions children in their play, extending their learning as she does so. For example, children want to make purple water. The childminder encourages them to explore colour blocks to find the two colours that make purple. Children then add the dye independently to the water. n Children play with a doll and medical set. The childminder extends learning by joining in the play, pretending to be a doctor and supporting children in phoning for help. Learning is further extended by the childminder introducing vocabulary, such as 'thermometer'. She models carefully with her mouth how to say the

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words for younger children then introduces higher numbers into play by reading the thermometer. n Children excitedly take part in group time. The childminder introduces instruments to the children, encouraging them to repeat the names. She then models how to play the instruments and the children excitedly join in. They take turns to choose a song and all join in confidently with the childminder. Children work out mathematical problems through doing this, for example working out how many currant buns have been sold.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder conducts daily risk assessments on her premises and ensures that the local environment is risk assessed before she takes children on trips. Her knowledge around safeguarding is secure and she can confidently talk about signs of possible abuse and what she would do if she had concerns. She is aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as county lines. She knows what she would need to do if an allegation is made against her or a member of the family. The childminder regularly accesses safeguarding training and effectively evaluates this and what it means for her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2565547 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10226050 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Pontefract. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, 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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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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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5 July 2022 5 July 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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