Childminder EY356771

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2016 29 March 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 understands the value of maintaining a two-way flow of information with parents and other providers, enabling continuous care and learning for each child. Partnerships with parents are well established, and they are extremely happy with the care provided.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She gets down to the children's level, adds new words to their vocabulary and promotes children's confidence to communicate with others.  The childminder uses a broad range of stimulating resources, promoting the enjoyment and learning of children. She uses children's emerging interests and next steps in development to plan interesting opportunities for them. Consequently, children make good progress.  The childminder is kind, friendly and patient. Children form strong attachments with her, demonstrating they feel safe and secure in her care.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They have daily opportunities for exercise and

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This provision is good

fresh air, helping to promote their good health and supporting their physical well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not given enough opportunities to fully build on their awareness of how books and stories are structured.  The childminder does not always fully challenge children's thinking to help them embrace all aspects of diversity in society.

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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

 develop ways of helping children understand how books and stories are structured  provide more opportunities to challenge children's thinking around disability and help them embrace diversity in society.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the home.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify the possible indicators of abuse and knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child. Her policies and procedures are robust and reflect current legislation and guidelines to support her good practice. The childminder completes daily checks and thorough risk assessments of the premises. This helps to effectively promote children's safety. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training and attends additional courses whenever possible, to continue to build on the existing good quality provision. She regularly meets with other providers to share good practice ideas. This has a positive impact on the learning experiences she offers children. The childminder reflects on her practice to support continuous improvement. She welcomes the views of parents and children, and uses this information to enhance the service that she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder knows children's capabilities well. She has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. Assessments of children's abilities are accurate. Information about children is gathered from parents when children first begin. This helps the childminder to promote learning from the very start. Children are interested and motivated to learn. They solve problems as they work with the childminder to make cog wheels turn in a pattern. Children explore the paint. They make handprints and observe what happens when colours are mixed together. Children have good opportunities to play outdoors and develop their physical skills. They learn to throw, catch and jump over balls as part of fun games.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

When children first start, the childminder ensures that settling-in arrangements are flexible to meet their individual needs. Children settle quickly and enjoy spending time with her. The childminder supports them to be emotionally prepared for the move on to school. They become familiar with other settings when they accompany the childminder to collect children from nursery and school. The childminder is a good role model and has high behavioural expectations, acting as a positive role model. She gives gentle reminders to support children develop their personal and social skills. They learn to share, take turns and learn the rules of games. The childminder gives praise and encouragement throughout activities, enabling children to develop their self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder monitors children's progress so that gaps in learning close swiftly. All children make good progress from their starting points. They are developing into confident, self-assured individuals and gain the essential skills they need in preparation for starting school. Children listen well, follow instructions and are independent learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356771 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 857509 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in early years.

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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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