Childminder EY441667

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 11 December 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

 Children develop close and secure relationships with the childminder. She works closely with parents to tailor settling-in procedures, helping to foster children's emotional well- being.  The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses children's interests and assessment information effectively in order to inform planning for individual children. This helps all children to make good progress in their learning.  Children learn positive behaviour because the childminder is a good role model who demonstrates a calm, caring nature and has clear expectations of all children. This helps children to develop a strong sense of belonging and self-assurance.  Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of the environment to minimise risks and hazards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides children with a good range of suitably challenging activities. However, she does not always give them enough opportunities to think critically, share their thoughts or express their ideas during activities.  The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress. However, strategies used to encourage parents to share information about their children's learning and development at home, are not always successful.  The childminder monitors and evaluates her practice. Although, the programme for ongoing professional development does not fully focus on improving her teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to think critically, share their thoughts and develop their own ideas  explore more ways to help parents share information about what children are learning at home  explore ways to extend professional knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of how to develop the quality of teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's practice and her engagement with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector held discussions and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications and recent training completed by the childminder. She also checked evidence of the suitability of all household members.  The inspector viewed children's files and assessment records and a range of relevant policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of 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 is clear about the procedures she would need to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. Overall, the childminder reflects on her practice well and she has successfully improved her planning and assessment since the last inspection. She seeks the views of parents and children in developing and implementing changes and improvements. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress. She identifies gaps in learning that are closed quickly with extra targeted support. Feedback from parents is very positive. They state how happy they are with the service the childminder provides and that their children have made good progress since starting. The childminder has established good links with other settings children attend. This helps the childminder to share information and support continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a broad range of activities that supports children's understanding across all areas of learning. She interacts with the children with great enthusiasm and in a positive manner. Young children enjoy singing and join in with familiar songs and rhymes. The childminder successfully develops children's early literacy skills. Children thoroughly enjoy mixing paint with their fingers and hands. They eagerly roll cars through the paint and make handprint pictures. The childminder effectively supports children's growing vocabulary and she introduces them to new words, such as press, pull, empty and full when exploring dough. The childminder knows the children well and continually observes what they can do. She uses her findings to identify children's next steps in learning and to plan for their future development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder constantly praises and acknowledges children's achievements. She plays alongside children, offering support and guidance and encouraging them to be kind to each other. Children enjoy the responsibility when participating in simple tasks, such as tidying away their toys before mealtimes. Children develop a good understanding and respect for others. They have a wide variety of opportunities to celebrate festivals from a range of cultures. The childminder promotes children's good health. Weekly outings to local playgroups and activity centres as well as opportunities for outdoor play, help to promote children's social skills and well-being successfully.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are comfortably working within the range of development typical for their age. They are active learners who demonstrate that they enjoy their play. Children use good manners and are independent and self-assured. The childminder ensures children acquire the key skills needed to support their future learning and to be ready for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441667 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1037105 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Ossett, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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