Childminder EY466950

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in the care of this experienced and attentive childminder. The childminder knows children exceptionally well. She celebrates children's unique personalities and ways of learning. Children form secure and trusting bonds with the nurturing childminder. They thoroughly enjoy their time in her care. These strong attachments promote children's confidence and emotional well-being. Children develop a secure sense of self and are exceptionally well prepared for their future learning.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides an inspiring and well-organised curriculum and environment that offers children rich and meaningful experiences. Children confidently explore and make independent choices from a wide range of resources and activities that are carefully matched to their learning needs. The childminder plans daily exercise and music sessions to promote children's physical development and enjoyment of active play. She skilfully introduces Spanish words into songs and routines. This helps to extend children's vocabulary. It also supports them to recognise and value similarities and differences between their own language and those of others. As a result, children develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to make exceptional progress in all areas of learning.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder is a highly positive role model. She sets clear and consistent expectations that children readily follow. The childminder uses calm and gentle reminders to guide children's behaviour. She provides highly sensitive support for children's emotional well-being, helping them to recognise and manage their feelings. As a result, children are exceptionally kind, respectful and considerate of others. They listen attentively, show empathy and consistently use their manners, demonstrating outstanding personal and social development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has the highest expectations for all children's learning. She knows each child exceptionally well. The childminder uses her thorough knowledge of what they already know and can do to plan precisely for their next steps in learning. Together with any assistants she works with, she completes detailed observations and weekly planning to ensure that every child has rich opportunities to make rapid progress. The childminder provides skilful and well- timed teaching into daily routines and activities so that children learn and achieve exceptionally well. n The childminder is highly committed to her role and demonstrates a genuine passion for continually developing her knowledge. She precisely evaluates her practice to drive ongoing improvements. The childminder attends regular training

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14 August 2025 to ensure that her skills remain current and of the highest standard. The childminder also invests in the professional development of any assistants she works with, providing strong guidance and support. As a result, children benefit from consistently high-quality care and learning experiences. n The childminder maximises opportunities for children to develop a deep understanding of the world around them. She uses regular outings, such as visits to bird gardens, bowling and the library, to enrich children's experiences and extend their knowledge. Carefully planned activities help children to learn about people, cultures and communities beyond their own. As a result, children develop curiosity, respect for others and a deep appreciation of the diversity within society. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive highly effective and targeted support. The childminder works in close partnership with

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parents and carers and the local authority to meet children's individual needs. She also liaises closely with schools to provide a smooth and well-planned transition into the next stage of learning. As a result, children with SEND make excellent progress from their starting points. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on teaching children to adopt healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy nutritious and home-cooked meals and snacks each day. They develop excellent hygiene habits, such as washing their hands independently. The childminder uses daily opportunities for exercise, indoors and outdoors, as well as regular walks in the local community, to promote children's physical development and well-being. As a result, children are exceptionally well prepared to continue leading healthy lives in the future. n Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the childminder and the exceptional care and education she provides. The childminder recognises that strong

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partnerships with parents are central to meeting children's needs. She communicates highly effectively through daily handovers, termly progress reviews and by sharing photos and updates. Parents are also receive ideas to extend children's learning at home. This supports children's development in the setting and beyond. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on developing children's communication and language skills. She skilfully narrates their play, models language and introduces new vocabulary. Children are confident communicators. They talk openly about what they are doing and share their experiences of outings with the childminder. Children delight in singing familiar nursery rhymes and eagerly join in with well-known songs. This further supports their listening, attention and early literacy skills.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466950 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10407943 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 38 Date of previous inspection 22 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Pontefract, Wakefield. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. 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. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

14 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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14 August 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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