Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 December 2015 29 June 2012

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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 is vigilant and knowledgeable about her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She provides a carefully planned and effective service to children and their parents.  The childminder successfully promotes children's learning and development. She provides good quality resources and plans a range of activities that support children's play and exploration. This helps children to make good progress.  The childminder engages effectively with parents. She uses a variety of strategies to encourage parents' participation and feedback as part of promoting good continuity of care and learning for children.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other providers and professionals involved with children. Children's individual needs are well supported.  The childminder is very proactive in her approach to her own professional development and accesses an impressive number of training opportunities. She demonstrates an

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This provision is good

ongoing commitment to continually improving her knowledge and skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are occasions when the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas.

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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

 make even better use of opportunities for children to express their thoughts and ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled some of the documents the childminder uses to underpin her practice.  The inspector observed all areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and is confident about the referral procedure to follow should the need arise. She provides a safe and secure environment. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place which she uses well to underpin her practice and promote children's welfare. The childminder monitors children's progress accurately and shares information with parents to involve them in their child's learning. The childminder reflects on her practice effectively and keeps up to date with changes in legislation and practice. She is committed to improvement and continues to build on her existing good quality provision for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder knows the children well and makes regular observations of their development. She assesses children's progress regularly and plans effectively to meet any gaps in their learning. The childminder uses children's interests to provide a range of stimulating activities that motivate them to join in. Children access a range of resources that encourage their imaginative play. They enjoy listening to stories and benefit from the childminder's effective support to help them develop a love for reading. On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to express their own ideas and thoughts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are comfortable and relaxed in the childminder's home. They are happy and motivated to engage in activities. They form warm and friendly relationships with the childminder. This helps to support children's emotional well-being. The childminder supports children to learn self-care skills. For example, young children learn to wash their own hands and eat independently. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. Fresh water is readily available and the childminder provides children with balanced, nutritious meals which help promote their good health and physical well-being. The environment is well organised. Children explore and make choices in their play. They have good opportunities to develop independence and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development, including those who receive funded early education. The childminder recognises when children may need extra support and works closely with parents to support their child's individual needs. The childminder ensures that children develop the key skills they need in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440232 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 854054 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Ossett. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early 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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Telephone number

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