Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 07/01/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children are cared for in a nurturing and supportive environment. They are happy and form close bonds and attachments with the childminder. She makes good use of praise, which effectively promotes their confidence and self-esteem.  Highly effective partnerships with parents support children's learning and development. Effective sharing of information ensures children's learning and development is consistently supported in the setting and at home.  The childminder plans activities and experiences that take into account children's interests and skills. These are used as an opportunity to further develop and encourage children's learning so they make good progress in their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children's learning is slightly hindered because the methods used for tracking their development do not yet show how quickly they are making progress.  Children's self-awareness is not always strongly promoted as they are unable to see and discuss photographs of activities and outings they have previously experienced.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  A selection of documentation was sampled, including children's assessment records.  The inspector took account of the views of a parent provided in questionnaires.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector watched children during play and observed their interaction with the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and three children, aged eight and five years, in Flanshaw, near Wakefield. The whole of the ground floor and the rear garden is used for childminding.

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Information about the setting

The childminder attends local toddler groups and a childminder group at the local children's centre. She visits the local shops and parks on a regular basis. Children are taken to and collected from the local schools and pre-schools. Currently there is one child on roll, in the early years age group who attends for a variety of sessions. The childminder is also able to take school-age children to local primary schools. The childminder is open Monday - Thursday, during term-time only from 7.30am to 6pm.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 improve tracking so that it is always precise in monitoring the speed of development in all areas of learning

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 make photographic books of activities and outings children have previously enjoyed, to provide opportunities for children and adults to talk about what they see, think and feel.

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who attend

Children are progressing well in their learning. This is due to the childminder's highly effective communication with parents, secure knowledge of individual children and good understanding of how children learn. She provides a warm, caring and stimulating learning environment. Children enjoy attending the setting as the childminder engages and interacts extremely well with them. She has a good understanding of their individual needs, this means she is able to plan activities based on their current interests. For example, the childminder ensures that resources she knows children enjoy playing with are set out for their arrival. She also plans interesting and challenging activities that successfully promote children's learning and development through play. However, currently photographs of events and activities that children have previously enjoyed are not accessible for them to see, in order to make connections to, and talk about, their

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who attend

previous experiences. The childminder introduces children to technology. For example, the she notices what arouses children's curiosity as they play with an electronic pig, which makes sounds as they push discs through a slot. The childminder knows children well and provides resources that enable them to manipulate knobs, flaps and shutters and simple mechanisms. Consequently, this means that children can explore and discover how things work.

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who attend

Familiar rhymes and songs encourage playfulness and children's language skills are well- promoted though effective interactions. The childminder models language and makes eye contact with babies, allowing time for them to react. When caring for very young children, the childminder has a strong focus on the three prime areas of learning. When they babble she supports their early communication and language development by introducing and repeating words as they engage in turn-taking conversations. The childminder provides a safe environment for babies to explore, as she enthusiastically shows interest in their play by responding to their actions and gestures. The effective use and repetition of single words, helps babies to link the word to its meaning. The childminder has a very good general overview of children's progress. Although she has not yet needed to implement the two year progress check, she is fully aware of her responsibilities in

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who attend

completing this, when children reach the appropriate stage.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children's personal social and emotional development is effectively promoted as they build secure attachments and trusting relationships with the childminder. They turn to her for reassurance and comfort, snuggling in when they are tired. The childminder liaises closely with parents to follow individual feeding needs and sleep routines. Children are also involved in their own care routines, as the childminder talks to them about what they are going to do next, for example, when preparing them for sleep or mealtimes.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder provides children with a running commentary and therefore, babies see and hear the sequence of actions related to familiar routines, such as preparation for snack time. The childminder has a sound understanding of how to promote the health and safety of the children in her care. She understands the importance of physical exercise and fresh air and children visit local parks and play outside in the childminder's garden. Healthy snacks are offered as the childminder understands the benefits of a healthy balanced diet. This nurtures children's good lifestyle habits and they benefit further by access to outdoors and walks within the local community. Regular outings to toddler groups and the local children's centre provide opportunities for children to see other adults and friends.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children benefit from smooth transitions between their home and the childminder's, as she actively seeks to find out their likes and dislikes. Younger children have opportunities to become familiar with the local school and staff, when the childminder takes older children to school. This helps to build children's confidence and independence away from the main care setting. Consequently, this helps to prepare them for future transitions, such as starting nursery and school.

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provision

The childminder has attended safeguarding training and her knowledge of child protection issues is secure. She understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns. Children's safety is further protected through risk assessments and the childminder's vigilance around the home, as she ensures premises are kept secure. The childminder works highly effectively with parents, initially gathering information about children's starting points. This information is used to help her plan activities and these are shared with parents verbally and via a daily diary. Parents are kept extremely well informed about their child's development through secure partnerships with the childminder. The daily diary and the learning journey file enable parents to monitor their children's progress and to contribute where they feel appropriate. The childminder also includes information about what children have eaten, care routines and learning experiences. This means that parents

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provision

know about their child's day and can continue to support their learning at home. Feedback from parents illustrates that they are extremely happy with the service the childminder provides. One parent says 'It's made it easier me going back to work leaving my baby with someone who I trust'.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the learning and development requirements. For example, she monitors the educational programmes and ensures there is a wide range of experiences for children to enjoy. The childminder also identifies next steps in learning and devises planning around children's interests. However, information obtained about children's achievements is not always precise enough. Therefore, it, does not give a totally accurate picture of when children's development milestones are attained, which potentially impacts upon the speed of their progress.

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provision

The childminder recognises the importance of evaluating and developing her provision. She has a very positive approach to her professional development, attending courses to enhance her skills. The childminder effectively identifies her training needs and she prioritises those that will have the greatest impact on meeting children's needs. Consequently, outcomes for children continuously improve. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the benefits of working with other professionals and agencies to enhance children's learning and development.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449206 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 807425 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 0 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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