Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2015 8 November 2010

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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 in partnership with parents and other professionals to assess children's development, this ensures there is a shared approach, promoting consistency in children's learning and support their good progress.  The childminder gathers information regarding children's starting points and their interests from their parents, this means planning targets their learning from the outset.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and teaches them to identify hazards that could cause them harm, as a result, children are learning to keep themselves safe.  The childminder shares good practice with other childminders and seeks support from other professionals. She effectively evaluates her practice and develops action plans that build on the good-quality care she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always take advantage of opportunities to extend children's interest in technology. This means their developing understanding of how to use interactive equipment and programmable toys is not fully promoted.  The childminder does not fully explore how children's learning can be enhanced through teaching opportunities in the outdoor environment. This means children do not always benefit from the learning opportunities that the natural environment can offer.

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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

 promote children's developing understanding of technology by encouraging their use of interactive equipment and programmable toys; for example, help them to operate the dials on the play kitchen equipment  enhance children's learning by exploring how outdoor activities can be used to connect their learning experiences; for example, by helping children to make links between their favourite story and the weather outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  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 account of the views of parents taken from 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 make choices regarding their play as they freely investigate a suitable range of toys and resources. This is balanced well with a wide range of adult-led activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. For example, children enjoy the sensory experience of play with shaving foam. The childminder sits with them to offer support. She 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. Children develop imaginative play during role play activities. On occasions the childminder misses opportunities during their play to promote children's developing interest in technology. As a result, their understanding of interactive equipment is not fully promoted. The childminder has regular discussions about children's development with other early years providers, and parents

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who attend. This is good

contribute to assessments of children's progress. 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 creates a home-from-home environment for the children. Children have positive relationships with the childminder; her praise and encouragement supports their self-esteem and confidence. Children have opportunities to enjoy outdoor play and they know why exercise is important to keep them healthy. However, the childminder does not always make full use of outdoor teaching opportunities to build on children's experiences and help them make connections in their learning. Children learn to assess potential risks to themselves. The childminder promotes their understanding of healthy lifestyles by providing a wide range of healthy snacks. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups where they develop their social skills. This helps children to develop positive attitudes to others and to learning, which helps to prepare them for the move on to nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a comprehensive 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 seeks advice from other childminders and accesses training to improve her knowledge. She uses her skills to deliver good-quality provision for children and their parents. Effective planning and assessment means children enjoy good-quality care and learning opportunities that promote their well-being and development. 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 to identify strengths and gaps in their learning, and involves parents in assessing their development. Effective partnerships with other settings promote continuity for children, at the childminder's home

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410035 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 879676 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 8 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Wakefield. The provision operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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