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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder, alongside her co-childminder, provides a safe, clean and welcoming environment for children and families. There is a good selection of resources. The children excitedly ask for their favourites and enjoy building large towers with the soft bricks. Children show excellent behaviour. They enjoy learning how to care for the childminder's dogs and rabbit. This helps those who do not have pets understand the care that animals need. They learn respect and consideration for animals.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a well-organised structure to the day. Routines are well established. Children have opportunities outside the childminder's home, visiting parks and museums, as well as local groups. This expands their social interactions. The childminder tailors settling-in sessions to meet the needs of children and their families. She obtains suitable information about children's likes and dislikes, using this information to support children to settle. The childminder keeps parents informed about daily routines and supports parents to help their children to learn key skills, such as toilet training.

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The provision is good

Children are given opportunities to expand their understanding of the world around them. They explore other cultures, for example, learning to count in Polish and decorating world flags for the Rugby World Cup. They also learn about their world. They support the shoebox charity appeal each year and participate in fundraising events, such as the family fun run.

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n The childminder speaks about her work with passion. She knows the children and their families well, as many have accessed the childminder's service for a number of years. She acts as a good role model for the children and demonstrates a good understanding of how young children acquire knowledge. n The curriculum is well sequenced, and there is a good combination of child-led and more adult-led activities. The childminder uses focused activities to extend children's learning and build on existing knowledge. Children enjoy rolling dice to select and count coloured bears. This develops their skills in recognising numerals. n The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents. This supports children to feel safe and secure. Parents say that children 'show excitement when coming to be dropped off.' They value the support the childminder gives to promoting learning at home. n The childminder's care practices promote the independence and confidence to

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the children. Along with her co-childminder, they have excellent links with the local community and the local primary school. This relationship informs them on

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need to do better?

24 October 2022 how to support children in their transition to pre-school and Reception Year. n Children articulate what they know and hold thoughtful conversations with adults and their friends. Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language development well, sharing stories and songs, for example. However, at times, she does not give children the time they need to think and respond to her questions. n The childminder knows individual children well. In cooperation with her co- childminder, she has developed an appropriate system to ensure that they are aware of children's development and the progress they make. She is considerate of those children who speak more than one language and works in close partnership with parents to support the development of their communication skills. n The childminder skilfully helps children to build their confidence. For example, while singing songs, she offers encouragement and instruments to children to

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support them to join in. She extends the activity for all by incorporating drums, shakers and physical movements to retain children's interest. n The childminder accurately completes progress checks when the children are aged between two- and three-years-old. This information is shared with parents at a meeting where she responds to any concerns. She works well in partnership with parents to obtain additional support and intervention for children if required. n The childminder is a positive role model for children. She provides a wealth of praise and encouragement. However, at times, she does not reinforce the use of good manners, such as during mealtimes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She knows how to recognise safeguarding concerns, including exposure to extremist views and behaviours. She understands local procedures to report concerns about children's welfare. She is aware of the actions to take should an allegation be made against herself or a member of the family. The childminder works effectively to identify and takes steps to minimise hazards to children, especially with regard to the family pets. She supervises children well and helps them to understand risks around them.

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should:

n allow more time for children to think and respond to questions n provide ongoing encouragement to children to use good manners, such as at mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477388 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10229676 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 15 Date of previous inspection 12 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in South Elmsall. She works together as co-childminder with her mother, who holds a level 3 childcare qualification, from her mother's home, also in South Elmsall. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is in receipt of funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector carried out a joint observation activity with the childminder. n The inspector read feedback from parents. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

24 October 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

24 October 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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