Childminder 322001

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2016 2 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 promotes children's language development through her supportive interactions during play activities. She talks with them about what they are doing, questioning children effectively and giving them time to respond.  The childminder is a positive role model. She praises children's achievements, which helps to boost their self-esteem and feelings of self-worth.  The childminder supports children's health and well-being effectively. Children enjoy nutritious food and have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They play in the garden and test their physical skills when they climb apparatus at the local park.  Children are supported to understand how they can help to keep themselves safe. They take part in fire drills and learn how to get out of the home quickly and safely in the event of an emergency.  The childminder has strong links with teachers at the local school. The childminder uses

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This provision is good

the information they share about current themes and topics to complement children's learning when they are in her care. There is good continuity between the two settings. Children's continuity in learning is supported very well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give all parents the full support and information they need to successfully guide their children's learning at home.  Arrangements for sharing information and working in partnerships with other professionals who are involved in identifying children's needs and helping them to make good progress, such as health visitors, are not fully successful.

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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

 offer all parents the support and information they need to guide their children's learning successfully at home  enhance arrangements for working in partnership with other professionals so all those involved in identifying children's needs and helping them to make good progress benefit from good information sharing.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and looked at other areas used for childminding, including outside.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members and of the childminder's qualifications. She also discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice to make improvements.  The inspector took account of parents' views on the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is confident about recognising possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the action to take to promote the welfare of children and to protect them from harm. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is qualified and experienced. She attends training to develop and update her knowledge and teaching skills. The childminder also networks with other childminders in the area to share new ideas that promote children's learning. Parents share their views and opinions verbally with the childminder. Their comments are evaluated and the childminder makes changes when they are felt to be beneficial to the provision. This reflective practice helps the childminder to continually improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works with parents to establish starting points for their child's learning. She observes children and uses a tracking system to assess their development and identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder identifies children's next steps in learning and plans a broad range of activities based on children's current needs, interests and preferences. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder supports children's small- muscle development. Children take part in sensory play experiences, using their fingers and hands to make marks on paper. The childminder promotes children's thinking skills well. Children experiment to see what happens when they use brushes to mix paint together and predict which colour they will make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have formed close and very trusting relationships with the childminder. They leave their parents with ease and enjoy the childminder's company in their play. The childminder ensures that children have good independence skills in preparation for their move on to school. She makes sure that children can change their own clothes and are self-sufficient in managing their personal hygiene needs. The childminder also provides occasions for children to develop their social skills and confidence. Children enjoy the opportunities to build relationships with other children and adults in the community. The childminder helps children learn about different lifestyles and cultures. One of the ways she does this is by celebrating a variety of festivals. Children are developing positive attitudes towards others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children acquire the knowledge and key skills that prepare them well for their future education. They learn to follow well-established rules and routines that keep them safe and help them to regulate their own behaviour. Children are beginning to know that sounds and letters are linked and that print carries meaning. They write their name, forming the letters correctly. Children make good progress from their starting points and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322001 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 868746 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Netherton, 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.

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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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