Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 October 2015 12 October 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She attends training, regularly reads relevant publications and exchanges ideas with other childminders to keep up to date with the changes.  The childminder makes sure children are provided with challenging activities and are given time to think of solutions. This helps to foster children's creativity and imagination, which builds their self-confidence and independence.  Parents are positive about the setting. They particularly like the safe outdoor environment and the healthy and varied menu provided at mealtimes.  Children have a very good relationship with the childminder. This helps them to feel comfortable with other adults and children in the setting and explore ideas together.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents and the other settings the children attend. They share details about children's progress and work together on their

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This provision is good

next steps in learning.  The childminder understands individual children's preferred ways of learning. She tailors experiences to capture their attention and make the most every learning opportunity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use self-evaluation well enough to help her identify ongoing areas for improvement and further enrich outcomes for children.

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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 self-evaluation so that it increases the potential to deliver the highest quality provision and excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector made a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the relevant documentation, including accident records and first-aid certificates.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the childminder's qualifications. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and her plans for improvement.  The inspector spoke to parents and children during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very experienced and has a thorough understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder has a good knowledge of individual children in her care and she carefully tracks their learning in all areas. This helps her provide relevant activities that are fun and exciting, and that motivate children to learn and make good progress. The childminder regularly shares her assessments of children's progress with parents so they can work together on what children need to learn next. The childminder is well organised and ensures statutory training is updated in a timely fashion. Effective policies and procedures are implemented and shared with parents. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder makes sure she has up-to-date information about local procedures for dealing with concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes observations of children as they play. She effectively uses the information gained to make accurate assessments of their learning. The childminder joins children in their play, asking questions, commenting and narrating on events and activities. This helps children extend their language skills and think critically. Children's mathematical skills are developing well; they help to clear away the leaves in the garden, estimating and using numbers. Children find out about nature and the life cycle of a spider. The childminder seizes opportunities to explore ideas with individual children which reinforces learning and builds on their specific interests. This provides a good foundation for their future learning. There is a good selection of resources that reflect diversity, helping to develop children's awareness of cultures beyond their own community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure attachments to the childminder. She provides a welcoming environment and is perceptive to each individual child's needs. Sensitive interactions make them feel valued and increase their self-esteem. Children understand the expectations of the setting and are aware of routines and boundaries. This helps them feel safe and gives them the confidence to explore and learn. Children listen to each other's ideas and happily share resources. The childminder encourages children to become independent. They make choices at mealtimes and readily help themselves to resources. The childminder promotes children's overall health and well-being. They have lots of opportunities to play outside and they enjoy healthy meals and snacks. Children understand the importance of washing their hands before mealtimes and have well-established hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development, given their starting points. They are supported well and are gaining the key skills that they need for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY229915 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 869921 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Walton. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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