Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 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

 The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and this is evident in her practice. Children's interests are a focal part of her planning and as a result, they are motivated learners who remain very focused on what they are trying to achieve.  The childminder has high expectations of all children and the quality of teaching is good. She knows how to support their learning and how to keep them engaged without taking control. The childminder is skilled at asking questions to help children make sense of what they are doing. As a result, children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder effectively evaluates the quality of her setting and identifies areas for future development. As a result, her training programme is successfully focused on improving outcomes for children.  The childminder has a high regard for safety and a secure understanding of safeguarding issues. This helps to keep children safe and protect them from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use her knowledge of what children are learning elsewhere to help them make more rapid progress.  The childminder does not fully embrace opportunities for children to count during activities.

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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

 make more effective use of information shared by other settings children attend to help them make more rapid progress  maximise the opportunities to introduce numbers for counting to further promote children's early numeracy skills.

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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, certificates and suitability checks.  The inspector took into account the views of parents expressed in the childminder's questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder encourages parents to visit with their children before they begin attending her setting. She makes good use of these visits to gather detailed information from parents about what their children can do. The childminder also observes children's progress and regularly shares this information with parents. This helps parents to support their children's learning at home. The childminder plans her activities very well and makes good use of adult-led and child-led activities that successfully help children develop the skills they need for their next stage in learning, such as school. For example, they learn to listen and follow simple instructions, to communicate effectively and to manage their own personal care. The childminder provides opportunities for children to use tools and equipment, such as weighing scales and a rolling pin. Children mix ingredients together with their hands and talk about the shapes they are making. However, the childminder

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who attend. This is good

does not pursue the opportunity to encourage children to count and use numbers in such activities to help further promote their early numeracy skills.

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good

The childminder has a good working partnership with parents who comment on how well she supports their children's health and well-being. Parents also say that the childminder finds out about care routines and adapts her day to ensure her own routines complement them. This helps children adjust well to their new setting and as a result, they settle quickly. The childminder has a calm approach towards managing behaviour. She works closely with parents to ensure children receive consistent messages about the difference between right and wrong. She also takes time to explain to children the possible consequences of their behaviour. As a result, children are very well behaved. The childminder works closely with parents and teachers to help ensure children are emotionally ready for their move on to school. The childminder teaches children good hygiene practices and encourages them to make healthy choices about what they eat and

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good

drink. Children explain they are washing the germs off their hands and that the milk in yoghurt makes their bones strong.

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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 also monitors and evaluates the quality of the activities she provides to make sure she is meeting the learning and development requirements. The childminder and the schools children attend regularly share information about what children are learning. However, she does not always make effective use of the information shared by other settings to support children's already good learning. The childminder is committed to continued improvement and has successfully addressed recommendations following her last inspection. This has had a positive impact on how she evaluates the quality of her provision and children's care, learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349106 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 878329 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Osset. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a formal childcare qualification to 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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