Ryan, Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2015 17 April 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 provides a wide range of activities for children that capture and fully sustain their interest. Consequently, children are keen to learn, continually gain new skills and make good progress in their development.  The childminder manages her service efficiently and organises her home well. She provides a bright and exciting indoor environment for children, which is rich with print and has a good range of toys to support their learning.  The childminder is secure in her understanding of safeguarding children. She is confident in recognising the possible indicators of abuse or neglect and knows how to report any concerns about a child's welfare to the relevant authorities.  The childminder forms good partnerships with parents. As a result, information is shared effectively ensuring parents are fully informed about the setting and involved in their children's learning.  Children build close relationships with the childminder, which helps them to feel

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This provision is good

emotionally secure. The childminder's frequent praise and encouragement means that children develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not yet making best use of the outdoor area to fully support children's developing numeracy skills.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to see and use numbers in the outdoor environment, to further promote their early mathematical skills.

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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 their written comments provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses good teaching methods to promote children's learning. She presents activities, so children can reach these easily and gives them time to explore and find things out for themselves. She is close by to offer support to help children extend their learning. This ensures children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as nursery or school. Children's communication and language skills are promoted very well by the childminder. She talks to them as they play and skilfully helps very young children to make connections between words and actions. For example, she emphasises words, such as 'full' and 'empty', as children scoop oats and cereal into containers and tip these out. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to engage children in counting activities and numerals are displayed indoors to support their mathematical skills. However, such opportunities are not extended to the outdoor

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who attend. This is good

area. Detailed records show the progress children are making in key areas of learning. Parents share information about children's learning at home on a regular basis. This enables the childminder to plan precisely for the next steps in children's learning.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment. She values each child as an individual and acknowledges their efforts and achievements with praise. This helps children to form positive relationships with the childminder and promotes their emotional well-being. Children benefit from regular opportunities to meet up with other childminders and the children they care for. This helps children to develop good social skills, ready for their move to nursery or school. Children learn to manage risks because the childminder teaches them safe practices as they play and when out in the community. They develop good physical skills as they access various equipment at the park and in the childminder's garden. Children are kept healthy because the childminder promotes good hygiene practices and provides them with nutritious food.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She has relevant policies in place and minimises risks effectively. The childminder monitors children's development in all areas of learning very successfully, ensuring any gaps in their development are quickly addressed. The childminder is committed to providing a good quality service. She attends additional training courses and has regular discussion with other childminders to enhance her practice and improve outcomes for children. The childminder carries out effective self- evaluation and incorporates the views of parents and children. This means that she has a good understanding of what is working well and what areas she needs to develop. Parents are kept well informed of their children's day. Also, the childminder works closely with other early years providers to support children's care and learning across settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284429 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 820010 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Ackworth on the outskirts of Pontefract in West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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