Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 December 2015 28 May 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 reviews the quality of the provision through robust self-evaluation. She takes account of the views of parents and children, and uses her findings to maintain a high standard of care and learning. The childminder is qualified and undertakes focused professional development to continually build on her knowledge and skills.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She takes into account their interests and the way they prefer to learn. Well-planned activities, both inside and outdoors, stimulate them and capture their curiosity. Children's enthusiasm demonstrates a love of learning that prepares them for school.  Information shared with parents helps them to understand how children are progressing in relation to their age. Children's next steps in learning are discussed with them. Effective engagement with parents supports continuity in their child's learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder promotes children's self-esteem through praise and encouragement. She supports children to be confident and build friendships in larger social groups. This helps to prepare them for the eventual move to school.  The childminder has good systems in place for ensuring she keeps up to date with the most current guidance with regard to children's care and learning. She successfully plans learning programmes so that all children get a good start and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, opportunities to further develop children's literacy skills are overlooked.  The childminder does not always effectively support children's explorations of rhythm and sounds.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to build on their developing reading and writing skills  fully promote children's investigations of rhythm and sound.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to a parent, and took account of the views of parents from the childminder's evaluation of her practice.  The inspector looked at children's records, discussed planning, and looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Procedures to safeguard children are implemented fully. The physical environment is organised well to meet the needs of individual children of different ages, including babies. Effective arrangements for sharing information and working in partnership with other providers identify all children's needs. This means that they are supported to make good progress. The childminder provides parents with information about her setting so that they have a good understanding of the service she provides. She closely monitors children's progress. Parents are involved in assessing their children's development so that they can support and extend their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of all children, based on the accurate assessment of children's skills when they enter her care. She plans activities that target children's individual learning needs. For example, babies are encouraged to explore programmable toys. Children enjoy role play based on their own observations of real life. The childminder helps them to make links between their home learning experiences and the setting. She makes good use of opportunities during children's play to teach them about people beyond their immediate family. Resources and activities reflect and value the diversity of children's backgrounds and experiences. Children talk about how they ate snails while on holiday, and that in some countries, people eat insects. The childminder encourages children to ask questions, which tests their critical-thinking skills. Children's communication and language are supported very well and they make rapid progress in this area of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

learning. The childminder introduces new words to help older children describe what they are experiencing. Children's mathematics skills are tested as they begin to make sense of numbers, such as adding and subtracting simple numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She teaches them to use good manners and they learn how to behave in different social situations. Children's independence in personal care is promoted in readiness for the eventual move to nursery school. Children's understanding of why good hygiene is important is promoted through everyday routines and role play. The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices about the food they eat and teaches them about the importance of regular exercise. They enjoy lots of outdoor play to develop their physical skills. The childminder supports children's understanding of the need for safety when tackling new challenges. She helps them to consider and manage some risks during their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Good quality teaching supports children to acquire the skills and capacity to develop and learn effectively, and to be ready for the next stages in their learning. All children make good progress from their initial starting points. The childminder's enthusiasm and fun approach motivate children to learn. This means that they are well prepared for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321944 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 868744 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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