Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2015 24 January 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's starting points and interests. She uses this information to plan a balance of child-initiated play and adult-led activities. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote the health and safety of children in her care. She has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures and knows how to keep children safe.  Parents are kept well informed about the activities that their children participate in. This ensures children's progress and development is consistently shared and parents are supported to help continue their children's learning at home.  The well-qualified childminder effectively monitors and evaluates the service provided to identify targets for improvement. Continuous professional development ensures that she is regularly reflecting upon her knowledge. This results in the good standards of

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This provision is good

the provision being consistently maintained.  Children are very happy and enjoy their time at this welcoming setting. The childminder provides a relaxed and fun environment where each child is valued and respected.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have fewer opportunities in both the indoor and outdoor environments to see letters and numbers in print.  Occasionally, the childminder does not fully prepare or introduce activities in order to ensure children are aware of what they are doing or making.

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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 the learning environments, to include more opportunities for children to develop their literacy and numeracy skills by seeing words and numbers in print  strengthen the preparation and introduction of activities to ensure children are aware of the task, for example, use pictures or objects at the start of the activity to enable children to understand expectations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder engage in a range of learning activities, play and daily care routines with the children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, comments from parents, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans activities to enthuse and engage children in their learning. Children are motivated and keen to join in, and explore the many opportunities available for sensory play. Children engage in craft activities. They make jewellery by using scissors to cut up straws and then thread them on to string. This helps to develop their physical skills and coordination. Children have fun making an octopus to promote mathematical skills and concepts. However, occasionally the childminder does not fully prepare or introduce activities at the start so that children are fully aware of what they doing. This means they are sometimes confused about what is expected of them. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills very well. She asks questions and introduces new words to their vocabulary. For example, she explains that the legs of the octopus are

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who attend. This is good

called tentacles. As a result of the good quality teaching, children are well prepared for their next steps in learning, including the move on to nursery or school.

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good

The childminder provides children with a stimulating, yet homely environment in which to play and learn. The childminder has good settling-in procedures, and knows the children and their families well. Toys and resources are plentiful and children are able to make choices and initiate their own play. However, the childminder has not provided many opportunities for children to recognise that print carries meaning. For example, she has not labelled resources to show children that words have meaning, and visual aids to further promote numbers and letters are minimal in both the indoor or outdoor environment. The childminder contributes to children's health and well-being, by following good hygiene routines and providing activities which enhance children's physical skills. Children are gaining a good understanding of healthy lifestyles through the provision of healthy food and regular opportunities for exercise. Daily access to fresh air is enjoyed

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good

either through outdoor play or walks locally. The childminder also takes the children to other provisions, such as toddler groups, which further promotes social skills in readiness for their move on to nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She maintains all required documentation, supervises children and completes various safety checks so that she keeps children safe. The childminder assesses children's progress and monitors their development so that there are no gaps in their learning. She has a good awareness of working in partnership with others to support children's care, learning and development. Therefore, relationships with the local nursery and schools are well established. The childminder uses a variety of methods to communicate with parents, and regularly seeks their views. She effectively evaluates her practice, continually identifying any areas to further improve her setting, in order to benefit the children in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321916 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 868739 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 24 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Normanton, Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7.00am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early education for children aged three and four years old. She works with a co-childminder. The childminder holds a professional childcare qualification at 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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