Childminder in Wakefield

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to support children's learning and development. She can identify the skills and knowledge children will need to progress on to the next stage of education. Through discussion, she demonstrates how she plans activities that interest children and encourage learning. n The childminder has a suitable awareness of safeguarding concerns and the procedures to follow should she consider a child at risk of harm. She discusses her role to be watchful and alert to any indicators that a child is suffering harm. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training, this keeps her knowledge current of safeguarding issues that may affect children. n The childminder knows how to organise her environment and use daily routines to enable children to make choices, become independent and develop a positive attitude to learning. The childminder understands the skills children need for their future development and explains how she can support these.

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n The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle for children. For instance, by providing a balanced diet and ensuring children are physically active every day. She appreciates the value of providing children with a wide range of experiences, such as visiting the local parks and attractions. n The childminder explains that she has high expectations for the children in her care. She explains that she role models positive behaviour to children, so that they learn to be respectful, kind and social with others. n The childminder explains how she values parents as partners and the positive effect this has on children's well-being. She gathers information about the child from parents before they start with her. She uses this to plan activities that engage children and build on their knowledge. She explains how she uses daily feedback to support learning at home. n The childminder continues to update her knowledge. She has a current

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This provision meets requirements

paediatric first-aid certificate. She explains how she regularly reflects on her teaching and the practice that she provides. Furthermore, she strives for continual improvement and seeks ways to develop her skills.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431435 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10229580 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 0 Date of previous inspection 9 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Walton, Wakefield. Her setting opens from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round except for family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 5.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since 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 childminder. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk. The childminder shared with the inspector how she plans to support children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living at the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of children.

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Inspection activities

7 February 2023 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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7 February 2023 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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