Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 July 2016 24 March 2016

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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 addressed all actions and recommendations from her last inspection. This shows her positive attitude towards continued improvement.  The childminder has effective working partnerships with parents and other early years professionals. Her strategies are successful in ensuring a continuous two-way flow of relevant and detailed information. This helps her to provide good quality care and education for all children.  The well-qualified childminder accurately assesses children's progress and skilfully uses the information to plan a wide range of activities and play opportunities. When planning, the childminder also takes into account children's individual interests. As a result, children look forward to attending.  Parents are keen to share their opinions of the quality of care and learning their children receive. They write that they are kept well informed about their children's

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This provision is good

development and they are very happy with the progress they are making.  Children are supported to make good progress from their individual starting points. The childminder is quick to identify any gaps in their learning and plans effectively to help them catch up.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although teaching is good overall, the childminder's teaching skills are not yet refined sufficiently to help children learn as much as possible from each activity and to secure their rapid progress.  The childminder does not give children enough high-quality opportunities to learn about the importance of listening to others and valuing their contributions when working together.

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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

 enhance teaching skills in reshaping explanations and questions, in order to help extend children's learning further  find ways to encourage children to give their attention to what others are saying and allow each other time to answer questions for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documents, including training certificates and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. She is confident in her knowledge of the procedures to follow to help safeguard children. Since her last inspection, the childminder has provided opportunities for children to learn about other countries, such as Egypt. She also makes good use of community resources such as parks, play sessions and the library, where children learn to socialise. The childminder has reviewed how she observes children and plans for their next steps in learning. Her policies and procedures are translated into parents' home language. This helps to ensure they understand her role and responsibilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is genuinely interested in what children are doing. She times her interactions well and supports their learning effectively. This helps her to keep children's attention and extend their learning. Toddlers enjoy exploring the resources outside. They splash in the water and repeat the words splash, splash after the childminder. She encourages them to watch what happens when they pour water onto the sand and feeds their imagination as she talks about the seaside. The childminder talks about the lines they are making as they stroke their fingers through the sand. Older children are engrossed in a world of their own making. They search for sea creatures, talk about their desert island being really hot and begin to plan their escape together. Younger children are growing in confidence and gradually need less support as they learn to climb a slide. Children enjoy group activities. They sing along to familiar nursery rhymes, read a story together and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

play shops. The childminder introduces early counting and simple addition so that all children can contribute.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers good information from parents about children's routines and their abilities during their settling-in visits. This helps her to be well prepared and children to settle quickly. Children have a dedicated playroom with a wide range of resources. The outdoor area is carefully planned so children can build further on what they are learning indoors. This is very successful at feeding children's motivation as they search for shells that make the sound of the sea. Children learn about healthy eating and good hygiene practice throughout their daily routines. They understand the need to shade from the sun and to apply sun cream. The childminder is observant and shares her time well. This helps her to make sure that all children are emotionally secure and develop the confidence to interact and make strong relationships with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are acquiring the key skills they need for future learning and are emotionally well prepared for school. Children learn independence skills and become confident communicators. They are inquisitive learners and use their imagination well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY350654 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1047818 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Normanton. She operates her provision 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 supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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