Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 December 2015 27 March 2012

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has failed to inform Ofsted of changes to household members. This is a breach of requirements.  The strategies used to engage with other early years professionals and share information, particularly as children move on to their next learning environment, are not always successful.  Children are not given enough opportunities to enable them to rapidly develop their language and communication skills.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is committed to improving the quality of her provision. She attends a wide variety of training courses and is keen to act on advice and guidance to improve children's care and learning experiences.  The childminder shows an interest in children's activities. She talks to them about what they are doing and carefully prompts them to explore. This particularly helps babies to maintain their engagement and builds their ability to concentrate on their chosen activity.  The childminder invites parents to visit with their children before they enrol. In her preparation for children starting, she gathers information about what children can do, their care needs and home routines. Children are given time to become accustomed to their new carer and they settle quickly.  All children make good progress from their starting points and develop the skills they need for their next stage of learning.

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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

 engage more effectively with other early years professionals and help support children as they move on to their next learning environment, such as school  make better use of spontaneous opportunities and help younger children refine their speech as they begin to imitate words and sounds.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including training certificates and suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has failed to inform Ofsted of changes to people living in the household. This is a breach in the safeguarding and welfare requirements. However, the impact of this is minimised because children are not left unattended. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a high level of awareness of possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. She is also clear about the procedures to implement should children be at risk of harm. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home to ensure children are safe. She has successfully addressed the recommendations from her last inspection and has improved her assessments of children's achievements, interests and learning styles. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides parents with information about her policies and procedures, and keeps them up to date with their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands the different ways children learn. She makes accurate assessments of children's progress from the day they start. The childminder uses this information to help her effectively plan for their continual development. The childminder provides children with experiences that take them outside their immediate environment. This helps them to develop a wider understanding of people and communities around them. They visit the library to exchange books and use local groups where they learn to respect others and develop friendships. The childminder interacts effectively and gains the attention of babies, engaging them successfully. She shakes a piece of tinsel and hides a string of beads under it. Babies watch as it is hidden and become excited as they move the tinsel about searching for it. Younger children sit with the childminder and enjoy turning the pages of an electronic book. They press the buttons with the palms of their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

hands to make the lights flash. The childminder encourages babies to explore a variety of materials and talks about the different colours and textures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder offers children a homely environment that is warm and welcoming. All children are able to safely select resources suitable for their age and stage of development. The childminder helps children to be emotionally well prepared for school. She talks about the classrooms, the teachers and their new routines. The childminder encourages children to eat healthily and to drink water when they are thirsty. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for active play. Children use local play areas and parks with large play equipment. Children are well behaved. The childminder is consistent in her expectations for good behaviour and is sensitive when teaching children the difference between right and wrong. Babies seek her warmth and comfort when they are tired or unwell. They enjoy cuddles and soon settle down.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop a positive attitude to learning. Any gaps in their development are quickly closed through targeted activities. Children are independent and active learners, developing the skills they need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321894 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 868736 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Normanton. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, 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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