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 welcomes children warmly into this calm, friendly and nurturing environment. Children build secure and positive relationships with the childminder. They freely approach her for help and support when needed. Children show that they feel happy in the childminder's home by exploring the environment with confidence and curiosity. The childminder gives children lots of praise and reassurance, which contributes to their positive self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a well-thought-out curriculum that covers all areas of learning. The childminder knows the children well and uses their interests to engage them in activities. For example, children enjoy exploring an autumn sensory tray filled with conkers, fir cones and pumpkins. The childminder asks children to find different shapes that have been hidden in the tray. She challenges children to count the number of sides they can see. This supports children to make good progress across all areas of learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder. The childminder has clear boundaries, and simple rules are enforced sensitively. For example, she reminds children to use their manners and be kind. The childminder is an excellent role model and has a very positive and encouraging nature.

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need to do better?

n Children's communication and language development is well supported. The childminder sings songs, tells stories and engages in conversations with the children. She listens carefully to what children are saying and repeats it back, modelling the correct language. The childminder skilfully introduces new words, such as 'ammonite' as children enjoy exploring fossils outside. As a result, children's language skills are developing well. n The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She continually reflects on her practice and looks for ways she can improve experiences for the children in her care. The childminder regularly attends a range of online courses, webinars and training. For example, she has recently completed a course to support children's language and communication skills. This helps the childminder to develop her practice even further in meeting the needs of the children.

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n Partnership with parents is a key strength of the setting. Parents speak very positively about the childminder. They are particularly pleased with the improvement in their children's confidence since starting. The childminder uses every opportunity to involve parents in their children's learning. For example, children borrow 'Eddie the Bear' and take photos of their adventures with their family. Children then share their experiences with the childminder and their

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3 October 2023 friends when they return. This provides a link and continuity between the childminder and home. n Overall, the childminder supports children's independence skills well. Children wash their own hands, select their own activities and help to tidy away at the end of a session. However, children are not consistently encouraged to complete tasks for themselves, such as helping to prepare snacks or drinking from open- lid cups. This does not fully support children for their eventual move to school. n Opportunities for fresh air and exercise are frequent throughout the day with easy access to a well-designed outdoor area. The childminder uses the outdoor environment to support children to explore the natural world. For example, children plant potatoes and tomatoes and watch them grow. Children also enjoy developing their large-muscle skills by climbing, sliding and balancing on the play equipment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about the children in her care. She plans exciting activities based on children's current interests and next steps in their learning. The childminder engages with the children during their play. However, at times, the childminder does not fully promote children's learning. For example, occasionally, she moves children on to the next activity in quick succession and misses opportunities to extend their learning to the highest level. n Children enjoy regular outings with the childminder. They visit the local library and parks and learn about the local community and people who can help them, such as the police. Children also enjoy visits to local playgroups and soft-play centres, where they mix with other childminders and their minded children. This helps them to develop their social skills and interactions.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and keeps children safe. She confidently described what she would do if she had a safeguarding concern about any of the children in her care. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her premises and provides a safe and secure place for children to play. She knows what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. The childminder understands the importance of keeping her own knowledge of a range safeguarding issues up to date. She holds an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification. This helps to ensure children's safety while in her care.

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should:

n ensure children have opportunities to consistently develop their independence skills

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3 October 2023 n ensure that children are provided with the time they need to fully engage in activities to extend their learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457252 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10308397 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 3 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Normanton, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 4pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used by children and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n A joint observation was carried out by the childminder and the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of the interactions between the childminder and the children and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views with the inspector through written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance.

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Inspection activities

3 October 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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3 October 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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