Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2016 14 February 2011

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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 has reflected on the quality of the care and learning he provides. Since his last inspection, he has involved parents in the evaluation of his setting and also extended opportunities for them to contribute to their children's progress records.  Parents write that they are pleased with the progress their children have made since joining the setting.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of all children's progress. Parents are provided with time to look at the learning journals on a regular basis and opportunities to discuss the next steps in their child's learning. The childminder also provides parents with ideas of how they can continue to support their children's learning at home.  Effective settling-in visits help children adjust to the new environment and develop a bond with the childminder. During these visits, the childminder gathers information about what children can do, their interests and routines. This information helps him to

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This provision is good

be well prepared to support children as soon as they start attending.  Children are keen and active learners. They develop the key skills they need for the next stage in their learning, such as school.  The childminder is committed to continued improvement and attends regular training that helps to improve his practice and the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The strategies used to engage with other early years professionals are not always successful.  The childminder does not always react quickly enough to help children remain focused on what they are trying to achieve.

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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

 explore strategies to help other early years providers share information about what children are learning  focus more precisely on why children occasionally lose their concentration, and increase the potential for them to make more rapid progress.

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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 evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents 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 has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. He is confident in his knowledge about the procedures to follow to help safeguard children. The childminder carries out daily checks to ensure the areas, resources and equipment children use remain suitable. He includes children in a regular fire drill, so that they understand the need to evacuate quickly in an emergency. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. He quickly identifies any gaps in children's learning and development, discusses these with parents, and helps them to obtain the support their children need. He also explains to parents how he implements the learning and development requirements and how this promotes their children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn. He talks to them about what they are doing, asks questions and explains how to do things. This helps to keep children interested and motivated. Children are engrossed in activities that are linked to their previous experiences. After visiting a farm, they use their imagination to make a collage of an owl. They decide how many eyes it will have and that it will have a smiley face. Children talk about the feathers and confidently name the different colours they are using. The childminder extends their learning, providing alphabet letters for them to practise early literacy skills by making the word owl. They sound some of the letters out as they recognise the letters of their own name. Children show lots of concentration when using building bricks to make a model. They use their mathematical and problem-solving skills as they compare the size of the bricks and the gaps they need to fill.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. It is well equipped with a wide range of resources suitable for all ages and stages of development. Children make their own choices about what they want to do and select resources independently. They enjoy making pizza from fresh ingredients and talk about what food is good for them. Children are encouraged to be physically active. They enjoy movement to music and playing outdoor games. Children quickly become independent at taking care of their own personal health needs. They help themselves to a drink of water when they are thirsty and recognise the need to wipe their nose. Children are settled and very well behaved. They are happy in their interactions with each other, and learn to work together and share resources. The childminder helps children to be emotionally ready for their future learning environment. One way he does this is by providing children with a book to take home that

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

contains photographs of school and information about their teachers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and catch up quickly. They become confident communicators and develop the social skills they need for future life. Children are considerate and listen with interest to others when they speak.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332255 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 857008 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 15 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 32

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Pontefract. The childminder operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. He works with another childminder at the same address.

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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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