Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 April 2016 20 November 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 sets high expectations for children's learning and the quality of teaching. She is eager to help children to succeed. She reviews the quality of her practice well and has made good improvements since the previous inspection.  Children make good progress. The childminder identifies any gaps in children's knowledge and understanding and takes steps to speedily address them. There are rigorous procedures to measure children's achievement and to build on their earlier learning.  Children enjoy a good range of motivating and engaging experiences. The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. Children enjoy choosing their own activities and solving problems.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model and has a calm and friendly manner. Children are safe and well cared for. They develop strong bonds with the childminder.  The childminder forms good relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed

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This provision is good

about their children's achievements and gives them good guidance to support children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not given enough opportunities to explore and use a range of everyday technology.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to develop their understanding and use of everyday technology.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder gathers the views of parents and children well to evaluate the effectiveness of her work and plan for future improvement. She makes good use of the support she receives from the local authority. Procedures to manage the continuous professional development of the childminder and her assistant are rigorous and have contributed to good improvement since the previous inspection. The childminder takes good advantage of training opportunities to deepen her skills. This has had a positive impact on the accuracy and use of assessment procedures. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and free from harm. She is well trained in child protection and first aid, and creates a secure and stimulating learning environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder matches activities closely to children's individual needs. She makes good use of accurate assessments of children's achievement to help them reach the next steps in their learning. The childminder interacts well with children to help them make progress. She helps children to extend their understanding and to articulate their thinking. For example, she helps children to use a good vocabulary to describe the textures and action when they mix ingredients in their baking. She helps children to develop good skills for their future learning. The teaching of literacy and numeracy skills is good. For example, children learn to listen carefully to stories they know well and confidently describe what happens next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are polite and well behaved. They respond positively to the good example the childminder sets. They learn to make decisions and select their own toys for their games. They show imagination in their activities and sustain interest for long periods. Children are happy and content. The childminder helps them to learn to manage their own behaviour and emotions well. The childminder promotes children's knowledge and appreciation of healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy snacks for children to enjoy. She strongly emphasises the importance of washing hands. Children make a good contribution to tidying up at the end of the session and helping to put toys away.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They develop a range of skills which prepares them well for their future learning. For example, they learn to concentrate for long periods of time and enjoy improving their work. They work hard to cut paper and place glue carefully to improve a glittery collage. They make good progress in developing their counting skills and recognising different shapes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321958 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1043423 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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