Childminder EY550354

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 flourish in this warm, nurturing and well-organised childminding setting. They arrive happily and separate from their parents and carers with ease. Children demonstrate strong attachments to the childminder. They are confident to explore the well-organised and stimulating environment and demonstrate engagement in their play. The childminder has a clear and ambitious curriculum that focuses on building children's independence, communication skills and confidence. She carefully sequences learning so children revisit and refine key skills, preparing them well for their move to nursery or school. Children benefit from a wide range of thoughtfully planned activities that promote their curiosity, independence and resilience. The childminder knows each child's next steps and adapts her teaching to support and extend them appropriately.

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The provision is good

Children behave exceptionally well. They understand the childminder's high expectations and respond positively. Children share, take turns and show genuine care for their friends. The childminder consistently models respectful behaviour and actively promotes fundamental British values. This encourages children to treat others with kindness and consideration. The childminder has high aspirations for all children. For example, she uses effective strategies to help them to make very good progress. Children feel proud of their achievements and develop a strong sense of belonging.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans regular trips and visits to enhance children's learning beyond the setting. For example, children enjoyed visiting a fire station, where they learned about people who help them. They also practise their early literacy and numeracy skills, when the childminder encourages children to use shopping lists during trips to the supermarket. The childminder introduces festivals and cultures from around the world through books and carefully chosen toys. These experiences help children to understand diversity and develop respect for others. n The childminder promotes children's independence effectively through daily routines and encouragement. Children confidently use the bathroom on their own. They remember to wash and dry their hands thoroughly. Even the youngest children take responsibility for putting on and taking off their shoes. They place them carefully in the designated basket. Children show pride and

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growing self-esteem as they master these skills. This work supports children to become confident and ready for the next stage of learning. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on health and well-being. She encourages children to talk confidently about healthy foods and teaches them how to keep their teeth clean and strong. Children enjoy balanced and home- cooked meals and nutritious snacks daily. These routines help children to

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7 July 2025 develop good habits and make healthy choices. n The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. She shares daily updates at handovers. The childminder discusses children's development sensitively and keeps parents informed about their progress. She tells parents about the activities their children enjoy each day. However, she does not consistently share ideas for children's learning at home to support their development beyond the setting. n The childminder encourages physical development through regular outdoor play. Children visit parks frequently, where they strengthen their large and core muscles through active play in the fresh air. They also enjoy visiting soft-play centres, building coordination and confidence as they master climbing frames and other equipment. This helps children to develop key physical skills. n Children develop a love of reading, such as through easy access to a wide range

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of books on low-level shelves. They select books independently and enjoy stories that reflect the diverse world around them. Children study illustrations and invite their friends to share stories with them. This helps children to develop good communication and social skills and supports children's language and literacy development. n Since her last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to improve her understanding of how to support children to develop their mathematical skills. Children confidently count, recognise quantities and make early calculations. They use language related to size and shape and show excitement in solving problems. These skills provide a strong foundation for their future learning. n Parents speak highly of the setting. They say their children enjoy exploring the garden, eating nutritious meals and always feel safe and well cared for. Parents feel confident and well supported by the childminder. Parents value the warm

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and nurturing environment and trust the care the childminder provides.

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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 share more ideas for children's learning at home with parents to strengthen continuity and support children's progress beyond the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550354 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10398881 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 13 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Castleford area of Wakefield. She operates during term time, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. She offers government funded childcare places.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

7 July 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

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