Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2015 24 February 2012

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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 does not use observations and assessments effectively to track children's progress over time. In addition, she does not use information from parents to help her establish children's starting points so she can plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder has failed to supply Ofsted with the required information in a timely manner so that they can carry out suitability checks on all people aged 16 and over living on the premises.  Self-evaluation is not rigorous in identifying all areas for improvement. The childminder has not attended recent training in safeguarding to develop a more robust knowledge of child protection issues.

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It has the following strengths

 The environment is welcoming and safe. Children are suitably interested in the range of activities and accessible resources the childminder provides for them.  Daily safety checks and risk assessments are carried out on the premises and on outings, so children are protected and can play safely throughout the day. Children's health is promoted as the childminder ensures that she keeps up to date with first-aid training.  The childminder provides meals and snacks which promote healthy lifestyles and ensure that all children are well nourished.

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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

 ensure children are kept safe and well by; developing knowledge of current safeguarding practice; and ensure action is taken in a timely fashion to ensure the suitability of anyone aged 16 or over living on the premises  ensure that the observation, assessment and planning cycle is developed so that children's progress can be tracked over time; and all children are stretched to achieve their full potential taking into account their starting points.

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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

 develop self-evaluation and plans for improvement taking into account views of parents, in order to rigorously identify areas for development and implement changes for the benefit of the children.

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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 that the information required by Ofsted to carry out suitability checks for all people aged 16 and over living on the premises is provided in a timely way (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that the information required by Ofsted to carry out suitability checks for all people aged 16 and over living on the premises is provided in in a timely way (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's play including adult-led, and child-initiated activities.  The inspector looked at children's records, safeguarding procedures and a variety of other documentation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childmiinder.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder provides children with activities which cover the seven area of learning. Information regarding what children enjoy, their likes and interests is mainly sought by the childminder when the child first attends. However, parents are not completely involved in discussing these starting points or in planning their child's learning journal to help the childminder plan and support each child's development effectively. The childminder observes children and what they enjoy and can do. However, her methods to evaluate these observations are not robust enough to track and monitor progress over time and to fully challenge children. Children's early literacy skills are developing as children are encouraged and supported by the childminder to form the letters in their own names as they write them on their individual artwork. Children's mathematical skills are developing as children are learning to count confidently during their play, for example, during a

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who attend. This requires improvement

baking activity children count how many cake cases they need. The childminder keeps parents suitably informed of their child's daily activities.

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requires improvement

Children are developing warm relationships with the childminder and each other which promotes their well-being and independence appropriately. The childminder has established basic house rules to help the children be aware of what is expected from them. She reinforces sharing of resources with the children so they learn to take turns and develop patience and respect as they play together. Consequently, children behave well. Children have opportunities to explore the community around them, develop their physical skills and access fresh air. This enables them to experience physical play and have an understanding of risks and how to manage them. They visit the local library which encourages an early enjoyment and interest in books and supports their next stage of learning when they move on to nursery and school.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder demonstrates a reasonable knowledge of safeguarding procedures, but she is unclear about who to contact if an allegation were made against herself or a household member. The childminder has not taken appropriate action to ensure that suitability checks for all members of the household are carried out. However, she supervises children closely to ensure anyone whose suitability has not been checked is not left alone with children. The childminder has not yet implemented a rigorous and effective evaluation of her service, including consulting parents, to fully assess her strengths and identify areas for improvement. This means she is unable to set challenging targets and plan priorities to develop and enhance her provision for children's care and learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285630 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 820022 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 24 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Pontefract. She 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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