Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2016 4 February 2013

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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 has successfully addressed the areas for improvement identified at the last inspection. She consistently identifies meaningful next steps in children's learning.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder considers children's individual abilities and alongside their current interests, she plans a good range of play experiences.  The childminder encourages children to persevere at activities and try to find solutions to simple problems. This helps them to develop a positive attitude to learning which helps to prepare them for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder provides regular opportunities for parents to become involved in their children's learning. She maintains two-way communication with parents and works closely with them to provide children with consistent care. Parents and carers express their happiness with the quality of care their children receive.

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This provision is good

 The well-qualified childminder successfully uses her experience and knowledge to provide good quality learning experiences for children. She knows children well and plans activities based on their differing needs and abilities.  Children form secure and caring attachments with the childminder. This helps them to feel emotionally secure.  The childminder has improved the information she exchanges with parents about children's learning. This ensures that her planning supports children to make good progress and meets their individual needs and interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not offer children enough opportunities to extend their early reading skills.

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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

 give children more opportunities to extend their interest in books and the written word and support their early literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place and children at play throughout the inspection and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents and carers and took account of their views.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records, the register of attendance and other documentation, including evidence of suitability checks for household members.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses self-reflection to identify areas for improvement. The childminder shares information with other early years settings that children attend. This helps to create a consistent approach to promoting children's development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder shares information with them and plans activities to enhance children's learning. This helps to provide continuity and supports children to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children to develop small-muscle skills. Children experiment and explore dough, they squeeze the mixture and manipulate it with their hands. This is one of the ways the childminder helps to promote children's creative and sensory skills. The childminder introduces colours and teaches children about different textures. She speaks clearly as she models new words and engages children in songs and rhymes. This helps to promote children's language development effectively. The childminder carries out regular observations of children. She identifies what children need to learn next and considers their individual needs during her positive involvement in children's play. The childminder provides further support for children if she identifies any gaps in their learning. Where starting points are below those expected for their age, the gaps are quickly narrowing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported effectively. They are happy and show that they feel relaxed in the childminder's home. Children are learning the importance of eating a healthy diet. They take part in exciting food tasting sessions describing how the pomegranate seeds taste. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's individual care needs, for example, by monitoring children's allergies. The childminder teaches children about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy nature walks and trips to the local park, duck pond and other places of interest. The childminder uses consistent behaviour management strategies to help children understand what is expected of them. Children receive praise and encouragement, which increase their levels of confidence and boosts their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working within the age range of development expected for their age. All children make good progress in their learning and development. Children are successfully developing their mathematical knowledge. They enjoy counting, sorting items into groups and recognising shapes in their everyday routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411419 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1042655 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Castleford. 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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