Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 July 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 encourages parents to share information about their children during their settling-in visits. As a result, she knows what children can do from the start.  The well-qualified childminder observes children and accurately assesses their progress. She effectively uses this information to plan for children's individual learning needs. As a result, children develop the skills they need for school.  The childminder is committed to continued improvement. Since her registration, she has attended training to help extend her knowledge and understanding of how children learn. As a result, the quality of teaching is good. Consequently, children make good progress.  Children's warm interactions with the childminder show that they have a close bond with her. The childminder is observant and responds immediately to their care and emotional needs. As a result, children are settled and happy.  The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor areas,

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This provision is good

resources and equipment. She also carries out robust risk assessments before any outings. This helps to ensure that the environment is suitable for children to use.  The childminder has a high regard for safety. She regularly updates her safeguarding training and demonstrates a secure understanding of safeguarding issues. This helps to keep children safe and protect them from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children time to follow through with their ideas and develop their own ways of working.  The strategies used to encourage parents to share information about their children's learning at home are not always successful.

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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

 improve the quality of teaching, for example, by giving children time to follow through with their own ideas and complete the tasks they have started  enhance opportunities for parents to share information about what their children are learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and the outdoor environment.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documents, including qualification certificates and suitability checks.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder makes good use of questions to encourage children to think and solve problems. For example, when children decide to construct a building, she asks them who they want to build it for. They reply by placing a large animal onto the base. The childminder encourages children to compare size and space to check if the building will be large enough. As a result, children re-evaluate what they are doing and decide to make a larger building. However, at times the childminder does not give children time to follow through with their ideas. For example, she steps in too quickly and begins the construction for them. The childminder plans effectively and limits background noise to help promote children's listening skills. She helps children extend their vocabulary by introducing the names of flowers and animals as they play. Children show that they are making the connection between name and item as they talk about them in their play.

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good

The childminder has high expectations for good behaviour. She makes use of local groups to provide children with opportunities to socialise and develop friendships with others. The childminder also talks to children about starting school and what to expect. As a result, children are confident and emotionally ready for school. Children are provided with experiences that effectively teach them how to be healthy and keep themselves safe. They learn about the importance of a good diet as they talk about and learn to identify healthy foods. Children visit parks where they are encouraged to be active and learn how to use large equipment safely. The childminder also teaches children about good hygiene practices through her daily routines. For example, the importance of washing and drying their hands after using the toilet and before eating is thoroughly explained.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She regularly reviews children's progress with parents and helps them to continue with their children's learning at home. For example, she provides their children's favourite story book for them to read at home. However, she is not as successful in encouraging parents to share more information about what their children are achieving at home. This means that the childminder is not always aware of children's emerging skills and, therefore, cannot plan as precisely as possible to help them extend these skills. The childminder knows what topics children are working on in other settings they attend and links them into her own planning. For example, children are learning about planting and growing so she has provided them with opportunities to plant and grow flower and cress seeds. The childminder reflects on the quality of the care and education she provides. She identifies

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provision is good

areas for improvement and seeks to address them. She regularly attends training that is aimed at improving outcomes for children, such as courses in early speech, language and communication. As a result of her new skills, children become confident communicators.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441068 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 955359 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Pontefract. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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