Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2015 12 September 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

 The childminder works with parents and other professionals to assess children's development. This ensures there is a shared approach that promotes consistency in children's learning and supports their good progress.  The childminder gathers information about children's starting points, and their interests, from parents. This means the childminder has a good understanding of children's abilities and planning targets their learning from the outset.  Safeguarding is central to the childminder's practice and she encourages children to identify potential hazards. This means they are developing a thorough understanding of how to keep themselves safe.  The childminder accesses regular training to develop her knowledge and skills. This means children benefit from independent play and adult-led activities that are supported by good quality teaching.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not encourage children to investigate how resources can be used together. As a result, children's ideas during imaginative play are not always fully explored.  The childminder does not always make full use of opportunities to extend children's problem-solving skills. This means their knowledge is not always tested and their critical thinking skills are not fully promoted.

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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

 enhance children's imaginative play by encouraging them to explore how resources can be used together, for example, by using toy trains to transport small building bricks  test children's knowledge and challenge their problem-solving skills, for example, by fully utilising opportunities to help them think critically, such as asking them what they need to add to sand to make it firm enough to build sand castles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from information included in the childminder's own survey.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

Children have free access to a wide range of toys and resources that help them develop independence. They are excited to explore small world toys as they develop imaginative play. The childminder sits with them to offer support and makes good use of opportunities to repeat children's language and introduce new words. As a result, children are making good progress in their communication and language skills. However, the childminder does not always extend children's imaginative play and fully explore their ideas by looking at how resources can be used together. The childminder provides a good range of adult-led activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. She introduces mathematical concepts within children's play; for example, they count and begin to recognise numbers. The childminder does not always use opportunities to reinforce this practice and extend children's critical thinking skills. The childminder has

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who attend. This is good

regular discussions about children's development with other early years providers, and parents contribute to children's assessments. This ensures children's learning is consistent and is supported at home. Children gain the skills to support their future learning.

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good

The childminder's home is welcoming and secure. Children have positive relationships with the childminder; her praise and encouragement supports their self-esteem and confidence. Children have opportunities to enjoy physical play, both in the garden and while on outings to local parks. They know why exercise is important to their health. They also learn to assess potential risks to themselves. The childminder promotes their understanding of healthy lifestyles by providing a wide range of healthy snacks and nutritious home-cooked meals. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups and music sessions to develop their social skills. The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of the diverse community they live in. For example, they discuss why some people have disabilities. Children develop positive attitudes to others and to learning that helps to prepare them for the move on to nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She reviews risks in the environment regularly and makes sure her home is safe and secure. The childminder accesses regular training to improve her knowledge and uses her skills to deliver good-quality provision for children and their parents. The childminder evaluates her practice and regularly seeks the views of children and parents. She reflects their views in her planning. The childminder monitors the good progress children are making in their learning and shares this with parents. Effective partnerships with other settings help to maintain continuity for children, at the childminder's home and at nursery. Effective planning and assessment means children enjoy good-quality care and learning opportunities that promote their well-being and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420815 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 880014 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Horbury. The childminding provision is open, from 7am to 6pm all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a formal childcare qualification equivalent 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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