Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2015 6 April 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Teaching is good because the childminder understands how children learn. She uses information gathered through observation to plan challenging activities that enhance children's enthusiasm and engage their interest. Consequently, children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder and her assistant use their knowledge of the characteristics of effective learning to effectively support and challenge children's learning. For example, they question the children to encourage them to think and respond in their own words.  The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children, which means that they are protected from harm.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder communicates regularly with parents so that they are fully aware of their children's care and she actively seeks to involve them in their children's learning. This shared approach supports children's needs well.

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This provision is good

 The childminder and her assistant have established warm and caring relationships with children. As a result, children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain detailed and precise information from parents about all areas of their child's prior learning. This means she does not have a fully comprehensive overview from which to plan learning when children first start.  The childminder does not always fully implement robust hygiene practices to contribute to the good health of the children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 introduce even more successful ways of supporting parents to share detailed and precise information about what their children already know and can do when they first join the setting, in order to gain a comprehensive overview of each child's achievement from which to plan for their future learning  strengthen hygiene practices by providing a more hygienic means of drying children's hands.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written comments.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, documents and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of other household members aged over 16 years.

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who attend. This is good

Children are well motivated and engage in their learning because the childminder uses the information gained from her assessments to plan stimulating activities. This builds on children's interests and abilities so that they make good progress. Parents share information about what their child already knows and can do when they first start at the setting. However, this information is not always detailed enough to give the childminder precise information about all areas of their prior achievements so that she can maximise learning from the very start. The childminder's planning of the activities is flexible so that she takes advantage of opportunities that arise to enhance learning. For example, she uses the newly fallen snow to help children investigate what happens to snow as it melts. Activities are differentiated well for the different abilities of the children present. For example, more able children write letters associated with their names in the rice, while

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who attend. This is good

toddlers make marks using a sketch board. Consequently, all children are well prepared for their future learning in readiness for school.

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good

The childminder's home is well organised to meet the needs of children in her care. Children's work and their photographs are displayed, which gives them a sense of belonging and helps them feel valued. The childminder obtains information from parents about children's routines so that she can meet their individual needs to help them settle quickly. Children receive consistent praise and encouragement for their efforts. This helps them to develop self-esteem and confidence. Overall, children are supported well to be safe and healthy. However, robust and best hygiene practices are not always carefully followed when children are drying their hands. Children have opportunities to play and exercise in the fresh air daily. The childminder encourages children to take risks, under close supervision, as they climb, swing and balance on the large apparatus. Consequently, children build confidence in their own abilities.

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provision is good

The childminder has a firm understanding of safeguarding, and she ensures that children's welfare is promoted. Procedures for child protection are strong, and outlines what to do should the childminder have any concerns about a child in her care. She implements thorough risk assessments that minimise risks to children in the home and on outings. The childminder's assistant receives good support and guidance to develop her skills. Regular supervision is undertaken, and she has good access to training. For example, she has attained an early years qualification at level 3. New skills developed are used well to enhance the care and learning for the children. The childminder completes good reflective practice to enhance the service that she offers. Educational programmes are effectively monitored to promote children's progress. The childminder builds good working relationships with parents and other early years providers that children attend to ensure

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321834 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 819171 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and works with an assistant. She lives in Featherstone, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder and her assistant both hold early years qualifications at level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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