Childminder 2780385

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 is dedicated to ensuring children feel welcome in his inviting home. Children demonstrate that they feel happy and safe as they confidently explore their environment. From the outset, the kind and caring childminder builds strong, trusting relationships with both children and their families. Children go to the childminder for reassurance when needed. As a result, children settle quickly and develop a strong sense of belonging.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a well-planned curriculum that supports children to develop the skills they need for future learning. He thoughtfully organises the home environment to reflect children's current interests, creating engaging opportunities for learning. For example, children show great excitement and curiosity as they explore and experiment with bubbles. The childminder joins in their play, skilfully introducing new concepts by challenging them to identify the 'bigger' bubbles.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a range of outings that enrich their learning and development. They enjoy regular trips to local parks and nature walks, which provide opportunities for exploration and to learn about nature. In addition, children frequently attend playgroup sessions, where they interact and socialise with other children and adults. These social opportunities support children to build confidence and develop strong social skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder develops a good understanding of each child, including their interests and preferred ways of learning. He offers a well-balanced mix of adult- led and child-led activities. For example, children enthusiastically use puppets to recall the story of 'The Gruffalo', building on their language and storytelling skills. However, the learning intentions for some planned activities are not always clearly defined. This can limit opportunities to fully support and extend children's individual next steps and sustain engagement. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. He responds warmly and attentively, engaging them in conversations and offering a running commentary on what he observes them doing. The childminder uses open-ended questions to encourage children to share their ideas and allows them the time they need to think and respond. As a result,

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children become confident, articulate communicators who are eager to engage in conversation. n Children are encouraged to develop their independence skills. The childminder supports children in practical tasks such as putting on their shoes and washing their hands. During snack times, children actively participate by helping to set the table and using safety knives to chop their food. The environment is

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need to do better?

11 August 2025 organised to promote independent choice, allowing children to freely select activities that interest them. n Partnership with parents is strong and effective. The childminder regularly shares updates on children's development through photos and daily conversations. Parents are actively involved and receive tailored home-learning ideas to support their child's next steps. Feedback from parents is very positive. They express high satisfaction with the care and education provided. Parents comment on how much children love attending each day and have shown significant growth in confidence since starting. n Overall, children behave well and demonstrate kindness and respect towards one another. They use their manners, often unprompted. Children respond positively to the praise and encouragement provided by the childminder. This supports their self-esteem and confidence well. However, the childminder does not

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consistently intervene when unwanted behaviours occur. This does not fully support the good behaviour of all children. n The childminder supports children to lead healthy lifestyles. Children grow their own herbs and vegetables and eat them as part of their healthy diets. They actively participate in watering, and harvesting, fostering a sense of responsibility and an understanding of where food comes from. Regular visits to the park and nature walks provide ample opportunities for physical activity, fresh air, and exploration of the natural world. These experiences support children's physical health, well-being, and curiosity about their environment. n The childminder is dedicated to continuous improvement, regularly reflecting on his practice to enhance his skills and knowledge. He actively seeks out training opportunities, including safeguarding and safer eating courses, to ensure his knowledge remains up to date. Working alongside a co-childminder, he

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need to do better?

collaborates to share ideas, reflect on experiences, and effectively plan to support children's learning and development.

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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 refine the curriculum intent to target the specific learning intentions for activities more precisely, maximising the impact on children's learning n improve behaviour management strategies to help children learn about boundaries and expected behaviour in a consistent way.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2780385 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10413877 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 4 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 Wakefield, West Yorkshire. He operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside a co-childminder, who is also his wife.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around areas of his home used by children and explained how he supports children's learning and development. n A joint observation was carried out by the childminder and the inspector. n Parents shared their views with the inspector through written and verbal feedback. 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

11 August 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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