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

Children are happy and settled in this warm and welcoming environment. They demonstrate close bonds with each other and have lots of fun with their friends. Children receive cuddles and reassurance from the childminder, which helps to support their growing self-esteem. Children demonstrate that they have a great sense of belonging. They independently select their favourite toys from the abundance of high-quality resources available to them in the playroom and garden. The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. She helps them to understand feelings from a young age. During a mark- making exercise when drawing faces, a child correctly points to each one saying, 'happy, sad'. As the childminder adds tears on the sad face, the child exclaims 'oh no', demonstrating an understanding of empathy.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They listen to instructions and understand the high expectations that the childminder has for their behaviour. They are very polite and well mannered. Children are supported to develop their independence and self-care skills in preparation for their future learning. For example, when children are getting ready to play outside they take off their own slippers and put them away. They then attempt to put on their own outdoor suits with support and find their own outdoor shoes. The childminder further supports children's physical skills as she encourages them to learn how to safely climb down the steps to the garden.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Overall, she knows children well. She builds her curriculum around their interests and around her knowledge of what children need to learn next. The childminder gathers information from parents when children first start to attend, to help her to plan for their future learning. n Parents are happy with the level of care and learning provided by the childminder. The childminder uses a variety of ways to keep parents informed of their child's progress, including conversations, telephone calls and electronic messages. Parents are effectively supported to enhance their child's learning at home. Parents state that they feel they are kept informed of their children's mile stones and feel that the childminder supports them to be able to support their child at home. n The childminder helps children to enhance their understanding of the world, by

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going on outings to the the local park and woodland. She helps them to learn about different seasons and weather. Children enjoy planting their own sunflowers and watch caterpillars developing into butterflies, which enhances their understanding of growth and decay.

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28 February 2023 n The childminder encourages mutual respect and tolerance as children are encouraged to be respectful towards each other and the childminder. She encourages the use of good manners as she supports children to say please and thank you. However, she does not always provide positive representations of other cultures in her setting, to ensure that all children feel valued and begin to gain an understanding of similarities and differences. n The childminder enhances children's mathematical knowledge by regularly counting items as children play. She also names shapes and uses words, such as taller, smaller, bigger, higher, when building with blocks. n The childminder knows the children well and is quick to notice areas where children may need additional support. The childminder is proactive in contacting other professionals to ask for advice. She signposts and supports families, so that they can get the right support for their children.

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n Children are provided with lots of books. However, the childminder does not plan frequent opportunities to read stories to children, so that they are actively encouraged to talk about familiar books. n The childminder evaluates her own practice to make improvements, which will benefit the children. She understands the importance of keeping her own professional development up to date in order to remain effective in her role. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's language development. She often repeats words slowly to encourage children to make new words and sounds, and improve pronunciation. The childminder naturally extends children's vocabulary throughout their play. For example, when playing with the farm, a child says 'baby sheep'. The childminder uses the opportunity as she explains that a baby sheep is called a lamb.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that the setting is safe and secure. The childminder has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She fully understands the procedures to follow, and the appropriate agencies to contact, should there be any concerns about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder has good understanding of areas of abuse in the local and wider community. She understands the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against herself. The childminder completes training to support her role as designated safeguarding lead and ensures that her knowledge remains up to date.

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should:

n provide positive representation of other cultures in the setting to ensure that all

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28 February 2023 children feel valued and begin to gain an understanding of diversity n provide frequent opportunities to read stories to children, so that they are actively encouraged to talk and share ideas about familiar books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464685 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10263081 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 19 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. 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. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff/the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been

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implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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Inspection activities

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