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 demonstrate that they are happy, confident and feel secure in the childminder's home. They have a good bond with the childminder. Children welcome visitors and are keen to show off the resources they play with. The childminder knows the children well. She gathers a range of information from parents when children first start, and children benefit from tailored settling-in sessions. The childminder uses her good knowledge of children to plan and provide an engaging curriculum. She uses children's individual interests successfully to extend their learning in all areas of development. For example, the childminder follows children's interests in dinosaurs to support their learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder praises children in a consistent and meaningful way that increases their self-esteem and emotional well-being. Children listen well to instructions and learn to do things themselves, such as washing their hands ready for lunch.

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The provision is good

Children have good opportunities to socialise with a larger group of children and develop their social skills. The childminder takes children to playgroups and to song and story times at a local library. This helps to support and develop children's imagination and literacy skills. Children acquire a good range of key skills in preparation for the next stage in their development and the move on to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop. She monitors their progress and quickly identifies any gaps in learning. The childminder then puts plans in place to address these effectively. She plans interesting activities. For example, children observe the life cycle of a butterfly, which helps children to understand about caring for living creatures. They explore items associated with autumn, such as acorns and pine cones, to help develop their understanding of the world. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. For example, children access a range of tools and resources to support their fine motor skills. They enjoy using spoons to scoop cornflour and building with construction bricks. This helps to strengthen the muscles in children's hands ready for early writing. Children enjoy regular walks and outings to local parks where they can develop their large-muscle skills.

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need to do better?

n Children are generally supported well to develop their communication and language skills. The childminder talks to children and models language. She introduces new words, such as 'stomp' and 'crunch', as children excitedly move toy dinosaurs through sand and mud. Children are inquisitive to feel a selection of textures. They learn to use their senses to understand and explore their

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need to do better?

17 October 2024 activities and environment. However, on occasion, the childminder does not provide sufficient opportunities for children to build on their developing speech and vocabulary. n Parents are complimentary of the childminder and the care their children receive. They are pleased with the progress that children make and appreciate how the childminder has prepared their children for school. The childminder works together with parents to support their children's development and learning. She shares strategies and activity ideas to promote children's learning. n Children have a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. They learn about good oral health and follow good hygiene routines. The childminder offers children healthy meals and snacks. Children try new foods, such as different fruits. They happily eat their nutritious meals, and young children learn to feed themselves. n Children are supported to learn about the different faiths and cultures. The

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need to do better?

childminder helps children to understand about world celebrations. For example, she plans activities to help children learn about Chinese New Year, such as food tasting. The childminder uses books and discussions to help children understand the diverse world around them. n The childminder is enthusiastic and adapts her provision to the needs of the children and to help make positive changes. She ensures that her mandatory training is up to date. However, the childminder's professional development plans are not yet fully embedded to help improve her practice to a higher level.

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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 extend opportunities further to build on children's early speech and developing vocabulary skills n build on professional development plans to raise the quality of practice and teaching even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539664 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10363941 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 5 Date of previous inspection 16 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Castleford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She offers government funded places for childcare.

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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 carried out 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

17 October 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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Inspection activities

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