Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2015 30 March 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 has high regard for the emotional well-being of all children. Her settling-in process helps to build good relationships with parents and is focused on helping children to settle quickly. The childminder also works closely with parents and schools to help children be emotionally ready for their next stage in learning.  Children are well behaved and considerate towards others because the childminder has a calm approach towards managing behaviour. She takes time to develop children's understanding of what is expected and the possible consequences of their behaviour.  The childminder correctly identified areas for her own professional development. She has developed her understanding of how to observe and assess children's progress and how to complete a progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This has had a good impact on the quality of her assessments.  The childminder has also successfully addressed actions and recommendations

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This provision is good

following her last inspection. This has had a positive impact on children's safety.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use what parents know about their children's development to inform planning for their future learning.  Children are not always able to build further on their good progress by carrying out small tasks, such as preparing their own snack.

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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

 strengthen partnership working with parents by supporting them more effectively to share information about what their children know and can do and use this information to enhance further the planning for children's good progress  provide further opportunities for children to develop their independence, such as by giving them responsibility for carrying out small tasks.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation including, policies and procedures, training certificates and suitability checks.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in the childminder's questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder effectively promotes children's development across all seven areas of learning. Children freely access a good range of toys and resources that are well presented and take account of their individual interests and learning needs. Children are well motivated because the childminder understands how they learn. She uses questions to help children to think and encourages them to talk about what they are doing. She invites children to piece together a number jigsaw. They listen carefully to simple instructions and look for straight edged pieces first. Consequently they learn to solve problems, recognise numbers and make good progress in communication and language. The childminder provides some opportunities for children to use tools, such as rollers and cutters to cut and shape dough. However, the childminder does not fully explore the use of small tasks to further support children's growing independence, such as helping to

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good

The childminder's settling-in process is good and helps children to settle quickly. Children have developed a strong emotional bond with her and also established close friendships with other children who attend. However, the childminder does not always consider what parents can share about children's progress on entry. Children walk to school each day and visit the local park regularly. This develops their enjoyment of exercise and promotes children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder takes children to local toddler groups to help them develop their social skills. She also takes them to visit the school they are going to attend and introduces them to their teacher. The childminder shows children where they will have their lunch, hang their coats and talks to them about the school routines. The childminder also focuses on developing children's self-confidence and self-help skills, such as independent toileting and dressing themselves. This helps

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good

children be well prepared and emotionally ready for their next stage in learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She evaluates her activities and assessments to make sure she is planning effectively for children's individual learning needs. The childminder makes regular assessments of children's development and shares this information with parents. This helps them to continue to support their children's learning at home. The childminder exchanges regular information with other early years providers. This helps her to complement what children are learning in other settings. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in protecting children. She is clear about the procedures to follow to ensure children are protected from abuse or neglect. This helps to keep children safe from harm. The childminder carries out visual risk assessments of her home, toys and equipment to ensure they are safe for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311498 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 820388 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Ackworth, near Pontefract. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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