Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2015 6 September 2011

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not renewed her paediatric first-aid certificate, which recently lapsed. Therefore, she does not have an up-to-date understanding of how to deal with medical emergencies.  The childminder does not use her observations and assessments of children's abilities to full effect in order to plan for children's next steps in learning, to help them make the best possible progress in their learning and development.  The childminder does not take all opportunities to extend children's learning in relation to their creative and social development.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder forms warm, caring relationships with children. As a result, children are settled, confident to explore their surroundings and behave well.  The childminder is confident in her understanding of child protection procedures and how to report any concerns to safeguard children.  The childminder establishes positive and trusting partnerships with parents. She regularly communicates with parents, which helps her promote continuity in children's care.  The childminder organises her home and resources well, which enables children to make independent choices in their play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 maintain a relevant paediatric first-aid training qualification, to ensure that emergencies are dealt with in line with current practice  ensure information from observation and assessment is used consistently and effectively to plan for children's individual next steps in their learning, to provide challenging and purposeful activities that enable all children to make the best possible progress.

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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

 explore ways of enhancing opportunities for children to develop their creative and social skills even further, for example, by providing materials, such as paint, for them to explore, and taking them to group activities in the local community.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure an appropriate first-aid qualification is completed (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure an appropriate first-aid qualification is completed (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed the childminder and children in the downstairs rooms of the house.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's records and policies, and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and all people living on the premises.  The inspector made observations of and discussed the outcome of a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written comments they have made.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder provides a suitable range of activities and interacts well to engage children in their play. She promotes children's language skills well. For example, as very young children use actions, such as taking the childminder to what they want, she encourages them to express their needs verbally too. As she reads stories, the childminder helps children to extend their language by pointing out and naming objects they may be less familiar with. Young children have opportunities to make marks on paper with crayons, which helps them to develop control of their small muscles and their early writing skills. However, the childminder does not provide many opportunities for children to explore other materials, such as paint, to help them develop their creativity further. Partnerships with parents are positive because the childminder shares information about their children's day with them. The childminder observes and assesses children's learning

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who attend. This requires improvement

as they play and is beginning to use this information to identify the next steps in each child's learning. However, she does not use the information effectively to plan future activities. As a result, children do not receive consistent levels of challenge or sharply focused activities. Consequently, children's progress is not as good as it could be in preparing them for their move to nursery or school.

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requires improvement

The childminder has close bonds with the children she cares for. They enjoy her interaction in their play and the constant praise and reassurance she gives them. As a result, they behave well. Children are cared for in a very clean environment and learn the importance of hand washing from a young age. They have opportunities to be active and are provided with nutritious food to keep them healthy. However, the childminder does not make full use of opportunities to enhance children's social skills. For example, she has not considered taking children to group activities in the local community, so they can develop a wider circle of friends in preparation for nursery or school. In addition, the childminder does not fully promote children's well-being, due to a breach of requirements relating to first-aid training.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has an appropriate knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage but she has failed to update her paediatric first-aid training. However, there is no significant impact on children because her certificate lapsed only recently and she is booked onto a relevant course in the near future. The childminder effectively reviews her risk assessments and involves children in helping to keep the play areas tidy and free from tripping hazards, to keep them safe. The childminder evaluates her provision appropriately overall and knows the areas she needs to improve in the future. She shows some commitment to furthering her professional development. For example, she has recently improved her knowledge of child protection through training. However, assessment arrangements are not used effectively to extend children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322003 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 819179 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives on the outskirts of Pontefract in West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, 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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