Childminder EY356047

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2016 2 March 2010

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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 are eager to join in with activities and approach their play with enthusiasm. They enjoy making safe and independent choices from the activities available to them. The childminder successfully follows children's lead when joining in with their play. She provides a safe and secure environment which children are confident to explore.  The childminder skilfully supports and encourages children's independence in activities and care routines. Children feel proud to achieve things by themselves.  Children settle extremely well with the happy, positive and caring childminder. The childminder offers consistent praise and encouragement. This effectively supports children's well-being.  The childminder values the importance of working in partnership with parents and sharing information with them to meet children's needs. This ensures that children's health and physical and emotional well-being are continually supported successfully.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has detailed systems in place to monitor children's progress so that any emerging gaps can be identified and quickly addressed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use the information she gathers about children's next steps to consistently plan activities that challenge and extend their future learning.  On occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and respond to the questions she asks.

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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

 make the most of children's identified next steps to consistently provide even more activities that challenge and extend their future learning  ensure children have enough time to respond to questions to enable them to develop their language skills to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, risk assessments and a sample of policies.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the action to take should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place to help keep children safe from harm. She manages risks to children so that the possibility of accidents is minimised. The childminder is well qualified and uses her knowledge to improve outcomes for children. She monitors children's development accurately, showing how much progress they have made across the different areas of learning. She has a clear plan to support children when they are preparing to start school and has established links with the local school to enable a smooth move.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are provided with a well-organised environment where they can access age- appropriate resources to support their learning. Boxes are labelled with what is inside and children enjoy choosing familiar games. This helps to enhance their independence and confidence as they choose what to play with. The childminder promotes children's language development through supportive interactions during routines and play activities. They see words and numbers around the home, which helps support early reading and number recognition. Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder displays good teaching skills. She sits and plays with the children, talking to them about texture as they explore sensory play. This helps develop their confidence to try new experiences. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. For example, they talk about quantities as they pour lentils into different containers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop their independence skills. This equips them well for their future learning. Children confidently make choices about their play, which also develops their independence. The childminder offers consistent praise and encouragement to children, which helps to support their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder is a good role model, demonstrating good manners. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles and have regular access to physical exercise in the garden or on outings in the local environment. They learn how to keep themselves safe through positive care practices, daily routines and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress because the childminder knows how to promote their learning and development successfully. Children are enthusiastic learners, who are keen to engage in a range of suitable activities. Older children begin to count and make independent decisions about their play. Children are well prepared overall for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356047 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 863431 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 38

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Ossett, Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and two weeks over Christmas. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. The childminder works with co-childminders and assistants as required. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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