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 display comfort and joy in the care of the childminder, who knows children well. They demonstrate comfort and happily engage when playing with others. The childminder uses children's individual interests to engage them in activities. For example, when children are interested in cars, she uses their fascination to inspire their play opportunities. The childminder supports children by narrating their play. Her interactions are positive. The childminder suggests ways of doing things to encourage children to have a go. Children engage in child- and adult-led activities. They engage with singing and dancing activities. Children dance with instruments and listen to songs. The childminder treats children fairly and meets their personal care needs effectively.

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The provision is good

The childminder has effective links within the community. She plans trips and outings to enrich children's experiences. Children develop their independence through routines. They benefit from real-life experiences to support a healthy lifestyle, such as walking, picking berries, visiting the library and visiting farm animals. This helps children to learn to be a part of their community. Children are supported for their move on to pre-school. The childminder liaises with other settings to provide consistency in children's learning. She introduces children to other settings' routines. For example, the childminder helps pre-school children to become familiar with songs they will sing in pre-school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has clear goals for children approaching their pre-school journey. However, she does not implement her targets for younger children consistently during activities, discussions and interactions to help younger children make the best possible progress. For instance, the childminder encourages younger children to sing rhymes that are too complex for their stage of development. She encourages children to sing songs about shape, alphabet and phonics that are too long and detailed and do not link with what they need to learn next. n The childminder has positive relationships with children. She narrates children's play and supports them to join in. The childminder regularly checks in with quieter children to ensure that they feel secure. She praises children. The childminder knows children well and responds to individual children with compassion and care. n Children behave well. They follow instructions and show cooperation with

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need to do better?

routines. Children confidently go to wash their hands. They prepare healthy lunch options, such as sandwiches. This helps to develop their sense of responsibility and physical development skills, such as spreading butter on bread. This also supports children's independence and prepares them for future

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need to do better?

16 June 2023 living. n The childminder has strong parent partnerships to support children's progress. Parents state they are happy with the home-from-home care that the childminder provides. They report that their children look forward to attending the childminder's setting. The childminder's communication is effective, and she gives parents regular updates, either verbally or through an app. n Parents comment that they benefit from the childminder's support when their children move on to pre-school. Children move on to the next stage of their education with ease. The childminder makes sure that children gain the skills and education that they need for their future learning. Children attend group sessions in the local community, which helps to support their social development and confidence in preparation for pre-school. n Children settle well and have positive attitudes towards their learning. The childminder has clear boundaries and expectations of children's behaviour. She

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need to do better?

distracts children to avoid confrontation and upset. The childminder gives explanations to children. Children understand boundaries, such as not standing on chairs. n The childminder ensures that her practice and knowledge are relevant. She is a member of a network that supports the childminder with relevant early years training needs. She attends webinars to gain new learning ideas and keep up to date.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands how to promote children's welfare. She is confident in identifying all types of abuse through a wide range of signs and symptoms. The childminder demonstrates the knowledge and confidence to support children's welfare. She keeps up to date with local issues through online community pages. The childminder raises her awareness of relevant topics that pose a risk to children and their parents. She supports children's dietary needs well. The childminder adapts her practice to ensure safety and equality. She keeps her training up to date and is aware of when she needs to update Ofsted. The childminder confidentially signposts parents to other professionals. Children's safety is central to the childminder's practice.

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should:

n strengthen the curriculum to ensure that activities support younger children of all ages to build on their existing skills and promote their next steps in development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490671 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10285441 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 18 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Normanton. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Session are from 7am to 5.15pm. The childminder provides funded early education for three-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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years setting, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

16 June 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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Inspection activities

16 June 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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