Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2015 5 February 2010

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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 childminder organises a wide selection of a resources around the home to make sure children experience a welcoming and stimulating environment. The children have good opportunities to make safe and independent choices in their play. As a result, children approach their play with enthusiasm, and they make good progress in their learning.  Children enjoy the childminder being involved in their play, and they confidently approach him with activities and resources. As a result, the childminder supports older children to develop their early writing and mathematical skills. For example, children skilfully control their pencils as they draw around shapes and between the lines, and they confidently name shapes and count objects.  The childminder has good relationships with the parents and children. He makes good use of settling-in visits and information from parents to get to know children.  The childminder is organised, and he works well with others involved in children's care

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This provision is good

to ensure the day runs smoothly for children. The childminder has high regard for the safety of children to make sure they play safely.  The childminder is well qualified and he uses training to promote his professional development. He regularly reviews information obtained during his food-safety training to make sure he consistently adheres to good hygiene routines. As a result, he provides a safe and healthy environment for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The quality of teaching is not always of a high enough quality to consistently promote children's rapid progress.  The childminder's action planning is not always sharply focused on setting targets that will support children to achieve to the highest level.

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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

 strengthen teaching, so that the experiences and activities provided are consistently sharply focused enough to promote children's even swifter progress  make better use of action planning to make sure identified areas to improve are prioritised, and action taken is sharply focused on supporting children to achieve and learn at the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation, action planning and children's learning with the childminder. She looked at a selection of children's records, planning information, suitability checks and qualification certificates.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspection of the co-childminder took place on the same day.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how young children learn. He makes good use of observation and assessment to plan for children's individual learning needs. As a result, children acquire the skills they need to support their learning in school. Older children behave well. They are confident and they interact well with other children. The childminder is actively involved in children's play, and he makes good use of stories to encourage young children to concentrate and listen. Occasionally, during stories he does not always involve all children when asking questions. This means not all children have the opportunity to express their own ideas and thoughts, so that they make even better progress. Children are inquisitive, creative and imaginative learners, and they thoroughly enjoy exploring the wide range of textures, shapes and materials. They use the shiny foil to create a den, and they use different objects to dress up like the spaceman in the story.

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good

The childminder provides consistent routines for children, which take account of their individual needs. As a result, children are happy, and they feel safe and settled in the childminder's care. He makes good use of daily diaries, and discussions to frequently inform parents about their child's day and care. The children regularly attend groups, which provide good opportunities for children to mix socially with other children. This supports children to embrace change, such as starting school or nursery, with confidence. The childminder effectively promotes children's good health and self-care skills. The childminder's menus are balanced and nutritious, and include a wide variety of healthy meals and snacks. He provides good opportunities for children to play outdoors. These activities support children to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. The childminder manages children's behaviour well and he promotes their high self-esteem and confidence. For

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good

example, he enthusiastically praises children's successes when they manage their own personal hygiene needs for the first time.

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provision is good

The childminder maintains all required records and implements effective policies and procedures to keep children safe. He supervises children well, and through his good awareness of child protection issues, he protects children from harm. The childminder has a strong commitment to improve. He uses action planning to set monthly targets and goals to make sure he continually strives towards improving his service. Occasionally, these action plans are more focused on tasks the childminder wants to complete, such as updating risk assessments, rather than enhancing children's learning. For example, the childminder has not prioritised promoting literacy for some groups of children, an area he has identified needs developing for this specific group. The childminder works well with parents and other settings involved in children's learning. Since the last inspection, he now shares more information with school and nursery to promote continuity when planning for

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396853 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 859830 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 25

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Altofts, Wakefield. He operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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