Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2015 10 June 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is of a very high standard. The well-qualified childminder and her assistant work exceptionally well together to ensure they provide a wide variety of learning experiences. As a result, children are interested and motivated. Consequently, they make excellent progress given their starting points.  The childminder and her assistant have very high expectations of all children and place a lot of emphasis on helping them become confident and independent learners. Their questions and narration throughout activities are sharply focused and purposeful. As a result, children are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage in their learning, such as school.  The childminder and her assistant take every opportunity to develop and extend children's communication and language skills. They constantly use and repeat a wide range of simple words that children eagerly repeat as they play. As a result, all children,

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This provision is outstanding

including those who speak English as an additional language, become very confident communicators.  The assessments of children's progress, including the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, are accurate and precise. This information is shared regularly with parents and other early years professionals to ensure children continue to make rapid progress.  The childminder has high expectations of her assistant and actively supports his professional development. She successfully monitors his performance and its impact on children's learning. As a result, very high standards are achieved for all children.  The childminder accompanies parents and their children on their first day at school. As a result, children are exceptionally well supported as they move on to their new learning environment.

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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

 continue to enhance the professional development of all adults working with children, in order to maintain the outstanding practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and the qualifications of adults working with children.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form and her action plan.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder and her assistant have an excellent understanding of how children learn. They skilfully extend children's learning through playful interaction and observation that support and stimulate children's imagination exceptionally well. As children work out how to use a pulley, the childminder makes excellent use of questions and words, such as 'pulley' and 'clockwise', as she narrates and demonstrates how it works. Children are encouraged to keep on trying and they show a real sense of achievement as they successfully lift the animal into the farm. Children decide to make a pond and the assistant suggests maybe it would be a good idea to build the pond in the shape of a letter from their name. They rise to the challenge and so he goes on to ask how the King and Queen are going to get across the pond. He ponders out loud if it would be a good idea to build a bridge. His skilful questions and prompts help children to solve problems by talking and

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who attend. This is outstanding

thinking them through. As a result, they work together as a team and successfully construct a sturdy bridge.

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outstanding

The utmost priority is given to providing a wealth of activities based around children's interests. This approach is extremely effective in promoting their health and well-being as they share exciting experiences. They build bug hotels and plant flowers to attract bees after learning how they make honey. The childminder makes excellent use of imaginary play to help children overcome their nervousness of the dark. For example, she starts a game of 'peekaboo' with a transparent scarf and graduates to a scarf that children cannot see through as their confidence grows. Children attend groups where they learn to engage with others and develop strong friendships. Children are confident and adept at attending to their own personal needs. For example, they help themselves to a drink from a water fountain at a very young age. The childminder has a first-class working partnership with teachers. She shares precise information about what children can do before they start

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outstanding

school. This exchange of information remains constant and makes certain that children's individual needs and well-being remain the focal point of her provision.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has a strong drive and is highly focused on providing high-quality care and education for children. The childminder's evaluation of teaching is astute. She has recognised that continuing to build on her own professional development and that of her assistant will maintain their outstanding practice. Parents access children's progress records through a secure online system and regularly share their own photographs and observations of their children's achievements at home. As a result, the childminder has a complete picture of what children can do, and her planning enhances all aspects of children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320106 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 856920 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for early education for two- and three-year old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with her husband, who is her assistant.

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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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