Childminder EY407068

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2016 22 September 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 evaluates her practice regularly. She carefully considers the views of children, parents and other professionals to help inform her improvement plans. The childminder has high expectations of herself to continue to build on the good service that she provides.  The childminder carefully considers her ongoing professional development. She attends regular training to update her skills and knowledge. Recent training in expectations of behaviour and updates for the progress check between the ages of two and three years helps her promote children's well-being and development even more effectively.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills very well. Babies are helped to link words with actions as the childminder talks with them during activities and routines.  The childminder observes children and carries out assessments of their learning. She uses this information to help plan activities, measure their progress and identify any

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This provision is good

gaps in their learning that she needs to address. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children take part in a range of outdoor experiences and opportunities which helps to promote their all-round well-being. For example, they enjoy trips to a local park and other places of interest.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not given enough opportunities to build fully on their awareness of how books and stories are structured.  The childminder does not make good use of all opportunities to help babies develop an interest in books.

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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 encouraging babies to handle books with interest and help older children understand how stories are structured.

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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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident of the action to take if she was concerned about a child's welfare. She attends the training she needs to keep her knowledge and skills up to date with current practice. The childminder keeps her records and documentation in a professional and well-organised manner. The childminder has addressed the recommendations raised at her previous inspection. She shares information with parents about children's learning and development daily and works closely with other daycare provisions that they attend. This enhances the continuity of children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder engages children well and her interactions are positive. She sits with babies on the floor and engages them in play. Babies begin to develop self- awareness and delight in observing themselves in the mirrors. The childminder supports this as she talks with them about what they see. Children explore their environment using their senses. They feel the different textures of the resources in the sensory box. Babies have space to move around and develop their physical skills. For example, the childminder is supportive as babies pull themselves to a standing position against the furniture. The childminder encourages babies' developing communication skills. For example, she copies babies' babbles and gurgles in a turn-taking style. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language well. She works closely with parents and uses a variety of methods, such as body language and picture cards, to ensure that their needs

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds her day around the needs and routines of the children in her care. She uses introductory sessions for new children. This helps children settle easily and reassures parents as they know their child is safe and well cared for. The childminder provides a warm, stimulating environment and has good relationships with children. There are many photographs of the children displayed which help develop their feelings of being valued. Children have many opportunities to develop their self-confidence and independence. They learn how to wash and dry their hands and put on their own coats and shoes. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals for the children. They talk about healthy eating. Children learn to value and respect each other's differences. The childminder provides activities incorporating different festivals and events. Children's efforts are recognised and they are encouraged to have a go and try new things. Children

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

are supported in their move on to nursery or school well. They become familiar with other settings when they walk with the childminder to the local school to collect the older children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities, including those who receive funding and those who speak English as an additional language. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407068 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 850803 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 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 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. She provides funded early education for two-year-old children and supports those who speak English as an additional language.

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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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