Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2015 Not applicable

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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 childminder and her assistants effectively observe children and assess their current stage of development. They use these assessments to plan fun activities that challenge children. This, along with good quality teaching, helps children to be motivated and interested in the experiences they are offered.  The childminder and her assistants build strong bonds of attachment with children. Time is spent getting to know them and their families. This helps children feel safe and secure in their care.  The childminder has developed her knowledge of children's stages of development which helps her in effectively monitoring the progress children are making in their learning and development.  The childminder reflects on her own practice and gathers the views of the parents who use her service. The childminder is passionate about making ongoing improvements to her setting.  The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language skills.

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This provision is good

Children enjoy singing and enthusiastically join in with the actions to songs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not maximise opportunities to support parents to adopt strategies which encourage communication and language skills and healthy eating at home.  The childminder does not always reflect on the good quality of teaching to move this forward to outstanding.

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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

 extend partnerships with parents to better share information and complement learning at home, to enable children to benefit from continuity in their experiences  enhance self-evaluation to reflect and focus more closely on how to improve the quality of teaching and the impact of this on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of all adults working within the home.  The inspector looked at parents' written comments and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants are knowledgeable about keeping children safe from harm and how to report a concern about a child in their care. They minimise risks within the environment. The childminder implements and shares a range of policies with parents that reflects her ethos of care. She builds good relationships with families and parents and they are happy with the service she provides. The childminder holds discussions with her assistants about their performance and responsibilities within the setting. This ensures there is a collaborative and consistent approach to children's care and learning. The childminder reflects on the impact of her practice in supporting children to make good progress. However, she has not made good use of development opportunities to raise her and her assistants' knowledge and practice to the highest level.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She follows clear routines for observing, assessing and identifying the next steps in children's learning. The childminder plans a wide variety of interesting, fun activities that challenge and build on children's learning. Children have opportunities to explore a range of different materials. She effectively supports children's health and self-care, for example, she helps younger children to attempt to feed themselves. Children's communication and language skills are well supported. The childminder asks questions to encourage children to think and give them time to reply to her careful questioning. She makes best use of her professional relationship with other settings to create a fully consistent approach to teaching and children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident as they play and explore. They are encouraged to share and take turns as they play. Their self-esteem and confidence are supported through praise, encouragement and recognition of their achievements. Behaviour is very good. The childminder ensures settling-in arrangements are flexible to meet children's individual needs and to establish firm bonds with them. Children enjoy the outdoors. They regularly visit the local park and enjoy time in the garden where they have opportunities to develop their physical skills. The childminder encourages children's understanding of safety. They are encouraged to follow good hygiene routines and develop their self-help skills. Older children acquire good skills to support their start at school.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder plays alongside children, extending their knowledge and understanding. This helps all children to make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder provides a good range of experiences for children to engage in, encouraging them to acquire the key skills required for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469415 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 971815 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 25

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She employs assistants. The childminder provides funding 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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Telephone number

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