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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are extremely comfortable in this childminder's inviting and welcoming home. They spend long periods of time at activities of their choosing. For example, children concentrate as they empty and fill containers with sand. They thoroughly enjoy making sand 'buns' in the outdoor kitchen. Children develop a strong love of books and stories. They listen keenly as the childminder reads to them. Children excitedly finish off sentences and rhyming words when the childminder reads familiar stories. Children are confident in approaching the childminder for cuddles and reassurance when needed. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and frequently praises children. She is an excellent role model and is kind and thoughtful as she speaks to them.

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures that children are active and play outdoors each day, to support their physical health and well-being. For example, children explore autumn objects in a tray and make marks using different resources. This helps to develop children's future writing skills and prepares them well for school. The childminder helps children to develop their knowledge of the world around them. Children enjoy walks to parks and woods, and they visit the local library. Children experience trips to the local supermarket where they buy ingredients to bake. These opportunities help children to understand the community around them.

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need to do better?

n The well-qualified childminder is highly ambitious. She regularly reflects on her practice and the experiences she provides for children. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date through various ways. For example, she attends training courses and reads. The childminder uses knowledge gained from training to influence her practice. For instance, recent training has improved her knowledge of the different ways that children learn. n The dedicated childminder knows the children in her care very well. She takes time to settle new children into her home. The childminder finds out a range of information from parents before children start. For example, the childminder asks parents about children's routines and what they can do. She uses this information to support children's learning from the beginning. n Children's mathematical skills are consistently developing. For example, children count as they scoop lentils into numbered pots. They play games to further

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develop their understanding of numbers. For instance, the childminder asks children to find items in the home to match numbers that they have rolled on a dice. n The childminder uses a range of strategies to help children develop their vocabulary, speech and understanding. For example, she repeats words, such as 'acorns' and 'conkers', as children explore autumn objects. The childminder uses

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24 September 2024 simple explanations that help children understand new words. For instance, she explains the meaning of the word 'fled' during a story. The childminder uses questions to encourage children to think and talk. However, on occasions, the childminder does not support children's thinking and speaking skills fully. She does not give children enough time to think and respond to the good questions that she asks. n The childminder identifies and follows children's interests. She knows what to plan next to develop their knowledge and skills. For example, children delight in taking turns to choose an object from a song bag, singing enthusiastically. The childminder regularly encourages children to try new activities and experiences. n The childminder develops children's understanding of good health and hygiene practices well. Children help to grow fruit and vegetables, such as strawberries and courgettes. This helps to expand children's understanding of healthy food

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and where food comes from. Children wash their hands for snack time when requested, and their oral health is promoted well through a range of activities. n The childminder establishes excellent relationships with parents. They are highly complimentary of the childminder. Parents say that the childminder has a warm and caring manner and that she provides a nurturing environment. The childminder shares information with parents about what their children are learning. Children benefit from this shared approach, which helps them to be successful. However, the childminder has yet to establish partnerships with other settings that children attend. Therefore, information about children is not shared consistently to enable them to make the best possible progress. n Children have fun taking part in activities that help to develop their physical skills. For example, they use chalk to make marks on boards. Children begin to

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develop their gross motor skills as they dip their roller brushes in water and pretend to paint the walls outdoors.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n give children more time to think about and respond to questions when engaged in activities n strengthen the systems for sharing information with other providers that children attend, to ensure a consistent approach for their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2757057 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10349684 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Ackworth, Pontefract. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection. She spoke to children during the inspection. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's curriculum and her intentions for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

24 September 2024 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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