Cannon, Lesley Jane

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

There is a strong emotional bond between the children, childminder and her assistant. Children show this as they run to hug the assistant, showing how pleased they are to see him. They sit close to him, chatting away. This demonstrates that the children feel safe, showing warmth and affection to those they care about. Young children use knives to spread fillings on their bread. Toddlers' hands are carefully guided by the childminder. The older children use a sharp knife safely to slice peppers. This helps to promote children's early independence and their physical skills.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder considers all children as she plans her environment. She makes sure babies and toddlers have the same independence as the older children. They decide when they want to be inside or outside. Toddlers show amazing awareness as they stop at the end of the patio, look down, and consider what to do. They decide to turn around and crawl down backwards. The childminder shows them a safe place to hold. With encouragement throughout the day, they develop the confidence to step down. They steady themselves the way the childminder showed them. Their pride in their accomplishment is evident. They smile proudly on hearing the cheers. This helps to develop their skills to recognise and manage possible hazards in the future.

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need to do better?

n The childminder describes her education programme with confidence. She has a first-class knowledge of what children can do and what they need to learn next. Children are extremely motivated by the childminder. She has high expectations of them all. The childminder challenges them through activities aimed at maximising their learning. As a result, children make rapid progress from their starting points. This helps to ensure they are exceptionally well prepared for school. n The childminder is a very skilled teacher. She contributes to children's learning during activities they have initiated themselves. For example, during a game of skittles, she asks them what colour the skittles are that are left. She uses simple mathematical language as she talks about 'less' and 'more'. Children add and subtract small amounts to answer her questions. They do not realise that they are completing simple sums as they play.

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n The childminder prioritises the skills children need to begin school as confident learners. Her intent is for children to be able to speak for themselves, be independent and able to make friends. Children's communication skills are superbly promoted. One way she does this is to set aside time for one-on-one story time and discussions. She takes children through the process of listening to stories, songs and rhymes. Children start to repeat familiar words and phrases.

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need to do better?

10 August 2022 They go on to answer questions about the stories. This also helps the childminder to promote children's literacy skills. When they show an interest in the words around them, the childminder helps them to sound out the words they can see. As they come across new words, they also expand their vocabulary. n Babies show their growing independence as they set off to explore. The childminder has placed items of interest around that they need to crawl or walk to. Their confidence in newly acquired skills continues to grow. They use furniture or a friendly hand to raise themselves from the floor. Toddlers take a few tentative steps. They look back and are reassured by the smiles and claps from the childminder and her assistant. n Babies and toddlers communicate with those around them with babbles and simple sounds. The childminder and her assistant copy these sounds and words. This acknowledges and encourages their attempts at early communication.

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need to do better?

n Childrens behaviour is exemplary. They clearly understand the rules and boundaries in place. Children are polite, take turns and share. They show the skills they need to develop friendships, be kind and respectful. n The childminder has accomplished a successful working partnership with the local school. The teacher praises the commitment of the childminder and credits her with getting children ready for their move on to school. The childminder provides a report to school before they start. She gives a clear overview of each child's progress to date. Once school has begun, they continue to share information. This helps to keep them both up to date with children's learning and well-being. n Parents praise the dedication of the childminder. They say the childminder makes sure children have the skills they need for school. Parents are happy with the communication between the childminder, school and themselves.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety and welfare is given the utmost priority. The childminder is extremely confident in her knowledge of possible signs and symptoms of abuse and/or neglect. The childminder confidently discusses some of the many types of abuse. She discussed 'Prevent' duty, giving reference to extremism, radicalisation, the grooming of children and county lines. Parents are provided comprehensive information about her role and responsibilities. The childminder is committed to her professional development and continues to identify and complete training to sustain the excellent service she provides. No one can enter or leave the home unnoticed. This ensures that children are safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376301 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10117450 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 17 Date of previous inspection 13 January 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Wakefield. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays, including Christmas. The childminder has qualified teacher status and works with an assistant.

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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 inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors. They assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, and evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector spoke with children and took account of the views of parents.

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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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