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

The childminder offers a very warm and nurturing home-from-home environment for children. Children show how they feel very safe and secure in her care. They sit on her knee and snuggle in to listen to stories. Children choose a book from the shelf. They show their early small muscle development and concentration skills as they lift the flaps and look at pictures. Children respond to questions with animal sounds, such as 'meow' and 'woof'. They receive praise for their correct answer. Children stick out their tongue to copy the action of the cat in the story, showing their understanding of what is happening.

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The provision is good

The childminder offers sensory experiences for children as she reads to them. For example, opportunities to feel rough and smooth textures. Children repeat words such as 'fluffy' as they feel material. The childminder introduces children to different emotions through stories, such as happy and sad. They learn new words in context, such as bucket and sandcastles, as she reads. Children show their enjoyment of books through their positive engagement. For instance, they hold out their palms to respond to questions, such as 'where is the teddy?' Children wave to the characters in the book and say 'bye, bye' when the story ends. The curriculum supports children's early literacy and communication skills well.

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need to do better?

n Children sit in appropriate seating at mealtimes that allows them to have their feet firmly on the foot rest. This aids stability and supports hand-to-mouth coordination. Children attempt to use a spoon and begin to guide this toward their mouth. They enjoy yoghurt and toast. Children show how they understand the childminder's spoken words. For example, they point to their safety harness as the childminder asks if they wish to get out of the highchair. The childminder supports children's early health and self-care skills well. n The childminder provides consistent, warm and responsive care to children. She follows children's interests and encourages them to try new things. Children find a point on the easel and draw several vertical lines with the chalk. They demonstrate their early hand-eye coordination skills and physical development well. n Children show an interest in toys with buttons that when pressed make sounds.

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need to do better?

They show how they know how to operate them. Children engage in role play by pretending to babble on the phone. They imitate what they have observed. For example, children put the pretend baby in the pram. They pick the baby up and sway from side to side as they cuddle the toy. The childminder sensitively helps children to develop their pretend play by modelling and suggesting how to elaborate their ideas. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about the world. She

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need to do better?

9 January 2025 takes children to local farms and places of interest, such as nature reserves. Children learn about a range of birds and wildflowers. The childminder also takes children to the local woods. Here, she re-enacts stories, such as The Gruffalo, and hides characters for children to find. n The childminder gathers good information from parents about their child when they start at the setting. For example, likes, dislikes and where their child is in their development. The childminder uses this information to identify next steps in learning. She sends photos to parents to show the activities their child has taken part in and speaks about their progress. The childminder has started to support some parents with learning at home for their child. For example, she shares songs and rhymes. However, this is not consistent for all parents to help extend children's listening and language development at home even further.

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need to do better?

n Children learn about different cultures and celebrations, such as Chinese New Year. They draw pictures of themselves and talk about how they look different to their friends. The childminder speaks to children about different family makeups, such as single parent families. She also plans intergenerational visits to promote understanding and respect between generations and to help children learn about their community. n The childminder evaluates her practice well. She provides good-quality care and learning to all children. The childminder completes mandatory training. However, she has not yet fully considered her own professional development to benefit children further.

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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 support parents to extend their child's learning at home n consider professional development opportunities to benefit children's learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2799470 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10376470 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2024 and lives in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, except for family and bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.45am to 6pm. The childminder provides government funded places for children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder discussed how she organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their written views of the setting with the inspector.

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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

9 January 2025 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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