Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2016 19 February 2015

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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 has shown a commitment to improving the quality of her provision. She has actively sought out appropriate training and support from other early years professionals. This has had a positive impact on the quality of her provision.  The childminder helps children to refine their language. One way she does this is by encouraging children to use the correct words. She is careful to pronounce words clearly and praises children for completing the end of sentences in familiar stories.  Childminder makes good use of the local community to widen children's experiences and support their learning. For example, they attend singing sessions at the library and enjoy visits to parks and farms.  The childminder is patient and caring. She is firm about her expectations for good behaviour and explains clearly when something they do is not acceptable. Children learn to be kind to and considerate of others.

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This provision is good

 Children enjoy their learning and their time in the setting. They eagerly explore new resources and join in group activities. Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The strategies used to engage with other early years professionals and share information are not highly effective.  The childminder sometimes over directs children. This occasionally prevents them from representing their own ideas.

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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

 explore strategies to help other early years providers share information about what children are learning when in their care  give children more consistent opportunities to lead their own play and to represent their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including training certificates and evidence of suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has updated her training on child protection and demonstrates a good understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. She is secure in her knowledge about the procedures she must implement to help safeguard children. The childminder ensures that she checks her home, resources and equipment during and at the end of the day. She repeats the risk assessments before children arrive, and is vigilant in cleaning the garden after pets have been outside. The childminder seeks parents' points of view about the care and education she provides. She observes what children enjoy doing and evaluates the success of the activities she plans.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Since her last inspection, the childminder has found ways to help parents share information about children's abilities before they start. She has improved her observations of children's progress and confidently identifies what they need to learn next. The childminder has completed the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, where appropriate. The childminder knows what children are interested in and takes account of this when she plans activities and purchases new resources. This helps to keep children well motivated and eager to attend. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress and shares ideas about what they can do at home. For example, she suggests ways for them to help children refine their writing skills. Children make a picture of a train and proudly write their name on their work. The childminder adapts questions so all children can fully contribute during activities. Children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

name animals and imitate the sounds they make. Children use their imagination well. They dress up and make-believe by pretending to be their favourite action hero.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder welcomes parents to visit with their children before they start. She makes use of this opportunity to bond with children and to find out about their individual care needs. This helps children to feel safe and they settle quickly. Children enjoy deciding what they want to do and confidently make their own selection from a wide range of resources they can easily access. The childminder helps children to prepare for school. One ways she does this is by talking to them about what to expect. Children are emotionally secure and do not hesitate to tell the childminder when they are upset. Sensitive situations are dealt with quickly and this helps to reassure children. Children learn to be independent and understand good hygiene practice through their daily routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident communicators. They are independent, active learners who are eager to join in and contribute. Children use numbers in their play. They enjoy counting and sorting large and small items. Children proudly name colours and shapes. Children are physically activity and quickly refine their skills in using a trampoline, manoeuvring a peddle car and climbing up steps.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285630 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1050636 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Featherstone, Near Pontefract. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for Christmas, 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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