Childminder 2776415

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

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with this friendly and nurturing childminder. They are happy, safe and well cared for. Children greet visitors with confidence and are keen to show off their play environment. The childminder gathers key information from parents and carers. She uses this information to enable her to build a picture of children and to help them to settle in. As a result, children form strong and loving bonds with the childminder, often seeking cuddles and reassurance.

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The provision is good

The childminder carefully plans the curriculum and the environment to reflect children's ages and interests. She provides children with engaging activities that support them in achieving their next steps in learning. For example, children explore a sensory tray filled with pasta, cocoa powder and oats. The childminder encourages them to scoop and fill containers, promoting their fine motor skills and mathematical development. All children make good progress.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She gives children consistent messages to help them to understand rules and boundaries. For example, the childminder encourages children to share, take turns and use their manners. When children need support, the childminder calmly gives children the reassurance they need and explains why their behaviour is not acceptable. Children receive consistent praise for their efforts. This supports their self-esteem and confidence well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children very well. She uses information gathered from parents, alongside her own observations, to plan children's next steps in learning. The childminder regularly tracks children's progress. This helps her to celebrate children's achievements and quickly identify and address any gaps in their development. The childminder offers children a good balance of adult-led and child-led activities, ensuring children remain engaged. As a result, children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. n Overall, the childminder supports children's early language development well. She incorporates songs and stories into the daily routine, introducing new vocabulary and encouraging children to repeat words. However, during some adult-led activities, the childminder occasionally asks questions and then quickly changes the topic. This limits children's time to process information and respond,

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need to do better?

reducing opportunities to fully develop their communication and language skills. n The childminder broadens children's understanding of the local and wider community, such as through regular visits to places of interest. She plans outings to parks, aquariums and soft-play centres, as well as frequent walks in

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need to do better?

13 August 2025 the local area, to provide rich opportunities for learning beyond the home. Children visit weekly play and music groups with other local childminders and their children. The childminder uses these experiences to develop children's social skills, confidence and ability to form positive relationships. n The childminder works closely with parents to support children's learning and development. She provides daily updates, along with regular photos and summaries of activities. This enables parents to remain fully involved in their child's experiences. The childminder routinely shares their children's next steps in learning, so that they can reinforce children's learning effectively. This strong partnership ensures continuity of care and learning. n The childminder reflects effectively on her practice and is committed to continuous improvement. She undertakes professional development, including

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need to do better?

on supporting babies to settle, which has strengthened her ability to meet individual children's needs. Being part of a strong network of childminders, she regularly shares and adopts good practice. This ensures that her provision remains current, effective and she is responsive to the needs of all children. n Overall, the childminder supports children to develop their self-care skills. She encourages them to wash their own hands and feed themselves at snack times. However, the childminder does not consistently make full use of opportunities to extend these skills. For example, she peels and chops bananas for children and puts on their aprons and sun hats. Similarly, although children are asked to help tidy up, the childminder often completes the task for them. n The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles effectively. She provides nutritious and well-balanced snacks and meals each

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need to do better?

day. The childminder works closely with parents who choose to provide packed lunches for their children to ensure that these are equally healthy. Children enjoy regular outdoor physical activities, where they develop their coordination, strength and confidence.

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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 enhance the quality of interactions by consistently allowing children sufficient time to respond to questions and instructions, to fully support their language development n provide children with consistent opportunities to develop their independence skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2776415 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10413853 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 3 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2024 and lives in the Wakefield, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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 children and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views with the inspector through written feedback. 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 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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