Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2016 24 May 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 finds out what children have already achieved when they enter her setting. Parents are frequently involved in assessing their child's progress and in identifying next steps in learning. The childminder uses this information to plan activities that support children's good progress.  Parents are invited into the setting to enjoy play opportunities with their children. This promotes their understanding of how the early years foundation stage is delivered. Parents' feedback is very positive and they comment that the experiences help them to support their children's learning at home.  Children enjoy a wide range of activities that supports their understanding of the world. They plant and monitor the growth of fruit and vegetables, which they then use in cooking. They explore how their environment changes with the seasons during walks.  The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. They take managed

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This provision is good

risks during play in the local park. She helps them to understand the possible dangers of talking to strangers and promotes their understanding of how to cross the road safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's future professional development is not precisely targeted to help continually build on good quality teaching skills.  Occasionally, children are not always able to think for themselves as the childminder is sometimes overly directive during their play.

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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 professional development opportunities that help to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level  enhance opportunities for children to complete more activities independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the childminder's review of her practice.  The inspector looked at children's records, discussed planning and looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of child protection issues. Policies and procedures are shared with parents. She regularly reflects on her practice and seeks the views of parents and children. Following her evaluation, the childminder has introduced an annual parents' morning where they can discuss their children's progress. She has also introduced a termly newsletter for parents to keep them informed of forthcoming events. The childminder accesses some training and uses her knowledge to provide high-quality learning experiences that support children's continuing progress. She links with other childminders to share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes assessments and observations of children's progress. She uses the information to identify next steps in children's development so that she can plan for their future learning. Children enjoy a wide variety of challenging activities, both indoors and outside. They participate in a number of trips, such as visiting the local science museum and butterfly house. These help extend their learning experiences. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills very well. She responds to their attempts at communicating and provides commentary for their play. She introduces new words into their vocabulary. For example, during sensory play children think about whether materials are rough or smooth. She encourages children to use everyday objects to make their own sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

An extensive range of resources is accessible to children, which means they can make choices about their play. Children are happy and settle easily because they have good levels of support. They react well to the childminder's praise. Parents comment that children are developing well, they have good interactions with other children and they love attending. The childminder helps children to understand why they need good hygiene routines. She promotes their knowledge of a healthy, balanced diet and how this contributes to their overall well-being. Babies' home care routines for food and sleep are reflected in the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well in all areas of learning, given their individual starting points. They develop an early awareness of written words and pictures as they share stories. Children's understanding of early mathematics is developing successfully. For example, they measure and record the growth of sunflowers. Their developing independence is promoted. Simple rules help them to understand right and wrong and they learn to manage their own behaviour. Children are learning to respect and celebrate each others' differences. The childminder helps them to understand that they are unique and their views are important. She promotes their knowledge of their community and the diversity of the wider world. This wide range of skills contributes to children being well prepared for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423580 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1043089 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Ossett. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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