Childminder EY554452

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder forms strong, nurturing relationships with the children and knows them well. She creates a warm, welcoming and friendly environment where children feel safe, secure and happy. Children are confident and comfortable in her care. However, there remain inconsistencies in the quality of education she provides. While the childminder supervises children effectively during their play and exploration, the quality of teaching and the learning experiences offered are often variable.

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy spending time outdoors each day, where they benefit from a newly developed outdoor area filled with a variety of engaging resources. For example, they immerse themselves in imaginative play, working together to build a house using construction toys and play tools. The childminder thoughtfully plans opportunities that help children learn about the world around them. These include regular visits to stay-and-play groups with other childminders and to local areas of interest, such as the woodlands, farms and parks.

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The provision requires improvement

Children generally behave well and understand the daily routines. They show good manners, share and take turns. The childminder offers consistent praise and reassurance, which supports their confidence and self-esteem. While children respond positively to her guidance and demonstrate respectful behaviour, they are not always helped to develop a deeper understanding of the reasons behind some rules throughout the day.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard since her last inspection to address the issues raised. She has completed training to develop her knowledge around child development and her curriculum. The childminder is actively engaging with support from the local authority to continue to improve her practice. Although activities reflect children's interests, such as construction, the childminder does not yet consistently engage in high-quality interactions that support and extend children's learning effectively. n Risk assessments are in place and reviewed regularly, particularly for outings, to ensure children's welfare during trips. For example, the childminder teaches children about road safety and checks areas for potential risks to children. However, children are not always supported to develop a deeper understanding of the reasons behind rules during routines, which limits opportunities to build their self-regulation and personal responsibility.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places a strong emphasis on child-led learning and allows children to follow their interests without interruption. Children demonstrate confidence as they independently access the range of resources available and

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need to do better?

13 June 2025 take the lead in their play. For example, older children play with and race diggers together. Younger children explore sensory toys. n Overall, the childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles effectively. She helps children to brush their teeth after lunch and understand the importance of this. Children have daily fresh air and plenty of exercise to support their physical well-being. The childminder offers children healthy snacks and fresh drinking water throughout the day. However, the childminder does not always make use of opportunities during mealtimes to help children learn about making healthy food choices from what they have brought in from home. n Children are well supported to develop independence. They make choices about what they want to do throughout the day. For example, they independently select books to share with the childminder. Children confidently help themselves

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need to do better?

to water from the dispenser and feed themselves at snack and mealtimes. These valuable experiences help to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school. n Partnership with parents is good. Parent feedback is positive. They comment on how much children enjoy their time with the childminder. The childminder shares information with parents each day through discussions. Parents receive daily photos and updates informing them of what their children have enjoyed during the day. The childminder informs parents of children's next steps and suggests ideas for home learning.

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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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Due date

improve the quality of interactions with children to more effectively support and extend their developmental progress across all areas of learning. 13/07/2025

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should:

n ensure that planned activities reflect children's learning needs so that learning becomes more purposeful rather than incidental

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should:

13 June 2025 n use even more effective ways to help children to learn about healthy eating to stay fit and well n support children to better understand the reasons for rules during everyday routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554452 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10368691 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 7 Date of previous inspection 5 September 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Hemsworth, Pontefract. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder. She offers the government-funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around 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 The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance.

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Inspection activities

13 June 2025 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

13 June 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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