Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 August 2015 26 February 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 because the childminder effectively follows and extends children's individual interests to support their future learning. Consequently, children are motivated to learn.  The childminder's garden is a real asset that contributes significantly to children's learning and well-being. Children have ample space to run and explore, including good opportunities to learn about growth and decay through the planting and harvesting of vegetables and fruit.  Children are happy, content and relaxed because they have formed positive relationships and secure attachments with the childminder. The environment is welcoming and well resourced which effectively fosters children's well-being.  The childminder has a very good understanding of safeguarding procedures, which helps to protect the children in her care. She is aware of who to contact if she has any child protection concerns and uses her effective safeguarding policy as guidance.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has formed successful partnerships with parents. She regularly communicates with them about their children's care needs and progress. As a result, continuity of care and learning is promoted very well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's concentration is occasionally interrupted because the television is sometimes left on when children are no longer viewing.  The childminder does not always fully challenge children's thinking to help them embrace all aspects of diversity in society.

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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

 limit background noise in order to strengthen children's concentration skills  provide more opportunities to challenge children's thinking around similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection and jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, documents and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of other household members aged over 16 years.  The inspector took into account the written comments of parents through the childminder's questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder offers a broad and interesting range of activities which promote children's learning and development in all areas. Therefore, children make good progress and are prepared well for school. She provides accurate levels of challenge to extend children's learning through all of the activities. However, children's concentration is sometimes interrupted. This is because the television causes distraction as it is not always turned off after a programme has finished. The childminder makes accurate observations and assessments of children's progress. She uses this information to identify any gaps in children's learning and provides intervention where needed. The childminder follows children's interests well and uses situations that arise to extend learning. Through role play, she provides opportunities for children to count and explore differences in the size and shape of objects. The childminder engages children very well in conversation about

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who attend. This is good

things that are familiar to them. This promotes their language development. She introduces new words as children explore the different foods that they play with.

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good

The childminder uses clear and consistent boundaries to help children understand her expectations regarding behaviour. As a result, children share, take turns and display good manners. The childminder promotes children's good health and encourages them to lead a healthy lifestyle through activities and daily routines. She offers healthy meals and snacks that meet children's dietary needs. She ensures children spend lots of time playing in the garden, and she takes children on outings in the local area. The childminder helps children understand how to keep themselves safe. Children challenge their physical abilities as they play on large equipment. Consequently, they learn to manage risks which helps children to build confidence in their own abilities. The childminder helps children to recognise the diversity of our society, although she sometimes overlooks opportunities to deepen children's thinking and understanding about the differences and similarities between

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provision is good

The well-qualified childminder has made very good improvements since the last inspection. This promotes children's health and safety. She regularly reviews safety in her home to minimise risks to children. The childminder now fully understands the need to work closely with other professionals to ensure the well-being of children, and gains parents' permission to do this. She has also extended her resources for young children and has reviewed hygiene practices to prevent the spread of infection. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to identify her strengths and areas for improvement. The views of others are also considered in this process. The childminder regularly attends training to update her skills and improve the learning outcomes for minded children. She also regularly reviews children's progress to ensure that the activities offered meet their needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427889 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1008203 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 26 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Osset, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday throughout the year except for family holidays and bank holidays. She holds an early years 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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