Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 October 2015 25 April 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children of all abilities enjoy a wide range of exciting and engaging experiences carefully matched to their individual needs. The childminder and her assistant have an excellent knowledge of how young children learn, helping them to be happy, curious and highly motivated.  Children make rapid and sustained progress. The childminder has robust systems to measure and check children's learning. She uses this information to make certain that any gaps in their progress are promptly filled. Children are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  Children are extremely well behaved and are kind and considerate towards each other. They play and work exceptionally well together. The childminder and her assistant act as excellent role models for children to follow.  The children learn and play in an extremely safe and caring environment. Resources are attractive, colourful and stimulating. Children learn to make decisions, select their own

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This provision is outstanding

toys and develop their own games and ideas.  The childminder establishes excellent relationships with parents. They value her knowledge and understanding. They are extremely well informed about their children's achievements and know how they can contribute to their progress. Children feel safe, happy and confident from the time they start.  The childminder has high expectations for all aspects of her work. She takes full advantage of many training opportunities to improve her skills and knowledge. She forms strong partnerships with other early years providers, in order to help improve her practice.

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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

 continue to enhance the programme of professional development and increase the potential to maintain the excellent standard of teaching already achieved.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held meetings with the childminder and with her assistant.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of all adults.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has an extremely clear vision and sense of purpose. She has very high expectations for teaching and learning in the early years and sets an excellent example to others. Consequently, her assistant also strives hard to achieve the best for the children in their care. The childminder and her assistant are extremely reflective about the effectiveness of the care, teaching and learning they provide. They set challenging but achievable goals for further improvement. They take very good advantage of available training to build on their skills and teaching practice. The childminder recognises opportunities to continue to enhance their professional development, in order to maintain the excellent standards already achieved. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is well trained and rigorously ensures a safe and welcoming environment is maintained. Parents are highly appreciative of the quality of care and support they and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder and assistant know the children extremely well. The information they receive from parents about their children's knowledge and understanding ensures a speedy start to their learning. For example, any gaps in learning are rapidly addressed so children maintain the highest rates of progress, particularly in communication skills or social development. Highly attractive and well- organised resources help children to develop their ability to make decisions and choose for themselves. Children are curious and eager to find out more when they explore the way water falls through pipes of different shapes and sizes. The childminder and assistant ask children questions, which help them form new ideas and express their own thoughts clearly. The high quality of teaching ensures children make excellent progress whatever their starting point.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are exceedingly confident and happy. Their behaviour is outstanding. They respond extremely well to the calm and purposeful example the childminder and assistant set for them. Children know how to work together and take turns. They feel highly valued and cared for. They make decisions about the food they eat and choose from a healthy range of snacks. Children are often given new and exciting experiences, such as visits to the coast or a butterfly farm. They develop their confidence and relish new opportunities. Children are very curious. For example, they love exploring the model autumn leaves in their glittery water play or planning menus in their pretend outdoor cafe. They are eager to attend and rarely miss a day.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress, given their individual starting points. This includes children who receive additional funding and those who speak English as an additional language. The childminder ensures that children build rapidly on the key skills which underpin future learning. Children are well placed to continue learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437282 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 853829 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Castleford, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder has an assistant who is also qualified at level 3. The childminder provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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