Childminder EY400384

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 August 2016 12 September 2014

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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 successfully addressed the action and recommendations raised at the last inspection. For example, she has completed accurate assessments of children's progress and provides parents with a written summary of their child's development.  The childminder has developed her self-evaluation and how she gathers the views of parents and children when evaluating the quality of her practice. Parents comment that they are happy with the care their child receives and that their child enjoys their time with the childminder.  The childminder uses a range of outings and activities to raise children's awareness of their community and the wider world. They attend local childminding groups and have many opportunities to mix with other children and adults.  The childminder provides a range of imaginative activities to stimulate children's curiosity. The quality of teaching is good. She establishes effective routines to help

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This provision is good

children to grow in independence. She helps children to think for themselves and make decisions about their learning.  The childminder is a positive role model who values and respects all children as individuals. She is patient and sensitive to their needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder plans for children's next steps in learning. However, she does not always use what she knows to plan precisely to help children make rapid progress.  Information about children's individual learning and progress is not routinely shared between school and the childminder.

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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 what is known about individual children, in order to help increase the potential for them to make rapid progress in their learning  exchange information with other early years settings more regularly that enables a shared approach to children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed all areas used by children indoors and outdoors.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made good progress since the last inspection and has successfully enhanced her practice to improve outcomes for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the possible signs of abuse or neglect. She is clear about what action to take if there are any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder identifies and minimises potential hazards to children's safety, both in the home and when on outings. She keeps up to date with changes in practice through training, sharing information with other childminders and through her own research. The childminder is keen to enhance her knowledge and skills further to benefit children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts with children in a positive and enthusiastic manner. She consistently asks children a variety of meaningful questions, uses descriptive language and supports them to think and respond for themselves. The childminder plans interesting activities that help motivate children to develop well in all aspects of their learning. She identifies children's starting points from information provided by parents when children first start and from her initial observations. Children develop their listening and attention skills through the games and activities she plans. The childminder and children enjoy playing board games together. She introduces age-appropriate mathematical concepts, such as number and counting during the activities. Children have opportunities to practise their early writing skills as they create and colour pictures together. Children engage in role play and use their imagination as they pretend to make dinner for the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and settled. They have developed close relationships with the childminder. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and confidently make choices about things they would like to do. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they independently wash their hands before mealtimes and make their own healthy pizza at lunchtime. Children have good opportunities to be physically active and learn about managing risks while they play in the childminder's garden and local parks. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder skilfully supports children to recognise their different feelings and emotions, such as being happy they have won the game. Children play well together, share resources and take turns. They actively engage in their learning and display high levels of concentration during activities. Children begin to understand the rules for keeping safe. They participate in regular fire drills in the home ensuring they

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

understand what to do in the event of an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in all areas of learning from their starting points. Children show they are confident and becoming increasingly independent. They are keen to join in with activities and are active learners who have fun in their play. These skills help them in readiness for the next stages in their learning, including nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400384 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1044124 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Knottingley, near Pontefract. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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