Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2015 7 February 2012

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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

 All children are making good progress in their learning and development. This is because the quality of teaching is good. The childminder understands each child's stage of development and knows what interests and motivates them in their learning.  The childminder has established good hygiene practices, which children follow. This means that they are developing a good attitude to leading healthy lifestyles and learning about the different ways they can keep themselves healthy and safe.  Children are safeguarded very well by the childminder. She has a strong knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe and protects them from harm.  All children make good progress towards the early learning goals and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school. This is because the childminder develops effective relationships with parents and other professionals to support good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to be involved in preparing their own snack are not always maximised, to further support children's independence.  On occasion, children's art work is overly directed, which slightly reduces opportunities for them to express and explore their own creativity and ideas when drawing and painting.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to prepare and serve their own snack, to maximise the already good opportunities for developing their independence  review the creative activities that are adult-led, so that children are never overly directed and have the opportunity to explore and express their own ideas when painting and drawing.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the kitchen/dining room and lounge.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked through the children's learning journals and assessment documentation, checked evidence of suitability and looked at a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of written comments from parents.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder, following a planned activity.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a detailed knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She makes accurate assessments of children's starting points in their development and learning, in partnership with parents. The childminder uses these assessments to plan appropriate activities that help children to progress in their learning and development. Her teaching inspires children as they develop their understanding of mathematical concepts in playful ways. For example, the childminder lays down on the floor to be measured while she encourages children to think about long and short, bigger and smaller. Children develop their language and understanding of the wider world as they play together with the small-world animals. The childminder asks questions to encourage children to share their ideas about where real-life animals live and what they like to eat. The childminder provides creative activities that capture children's interest. They paint pictures of the

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who attend. This is good

snowman they made and enthusiastically talk about the snowman's hat and the carrot used for his nose. However, on occasion, children's art work is overly directed which slightly reduces opportunities for them to express ideas and explore their own creativity.

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good

Children form strong attachments with the childminder because she is warm and welcoming. The childminder is consistent in her approach to setting boundaries. As a result, children know what is expected of them, they behave well and learn to play cooperatively together. This is because the childminder encourages and praises them when they share and take turns. Children are supported to make healthy choices about what they eat. They can talk about the foods that help them to become 'big and strong'. The childminder prepares a range of different fruits and they talk about which fruits they enjoy. However, on occasion, children are not always offered opportunities to be involved in preparing the snack, for example, by cutting up their own fruit. Children enjoy going out each day. They visit local parks and groups, enjoy the fresh air and meet new adults and children. This promotes their well-being and confidence and prepares them well for

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good

dealing with new social situations, such as school.

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provision is good

The childminder implements the safeguarding and welfare requirements very well. She takes positive steps to safeguard children's welfare by following her written policies and procedures. She minimises risks in the setting and on outings by carrying out effective risk assessments. The childminder efficiently monitors her planning, the delivery of the educational programmes and children's individual progress. Therefore, any gaps in children's development are quickly identified and interventions put in place to maximise progress. This ensures that children have the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. The childminder has a good attitude to accessing training and developing her already good practice further. Consequently, the capacity to continually improve her service is good.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY280861 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 877701 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives with her husband and three children in a house in Wakefield. The whole of the ground floor and the rear garden are used for childminding. The family has a dog. The childminder attends a toddler group and activities at the local children's centre. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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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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