Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 2016 Not applicable

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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

 Children form warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. She is calm, nurturing and a good role model who helps children to develop positive attitudes and respect for others.  The childminder has established a positive working relationship with parents. She shares good information with them, so that they can work together to meet children's medical, learning and development needs.  Parents comment very positively about the care and learning provided. They are well informed about their child's progress and supported to continue their child's learning at home.  Children's physical and emotional well-being are promoted well. They develop a growing understanding of how to make healthy choices and keep themselves safe.  The childminder is motivated and extends her skills by undertaking additional training and sharing good practice ideas with other local childminders.  The childminder makes good use of observations of children's learning. This helps her

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This provision is good

to establish what they need to learn next. The childminder effectively uses children's interests to promote learning while offering a good variety of activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always benefit from sufficient time to get the most from play and learning because the childminder, sometimes, introduces more activities too quickly.  The childminder's partnerships with other settings that children attend do not extend to sharing relevant information about their learning and development.

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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

 provide children with sufficient time to complete activities at their own pace before introducing new ones  strengthen partnerships with other settings to ensure that information about children's learning and development is shared effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities taking place and children at play throughout the inspection and assessed the impact of teaching on their learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and from written feedback.  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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Children's progress is regularly recorded by the childminder. This helps her to swiftly identify any emerging gaps and ensure the relevant support is implemented where necessary. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She is clear on the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. Daily checks on the environment are used to identify any potential hazards, in order to minimise them. The childminder works closely alongside her assistant. She makes sure that her assistant is clear about her responsibilities and regularly checks her practice. The childminder and her assistant reflect on the provision and share ideas to improve the setting, in order to provide good quality childcare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder takes into account children's interests and what they need to learn next when planning activities. She interacts with children in a positive and enthusiastic manner and talks to them about what they are doing during play. Children benefit from the support the childminder provides, extending their ideas and challenging their thinking. They are active learners who have fun while exploring the home environment. The childminder encourages children to explore and investigate. For example, during a water-play activity, they search for sea creatures with fishing nets and thoroughly enjoy pouring water from jugs and containers. The childminder promotes communication and language well. Her positive interactions with toddlers and young children help them to develop new vocabulary and support them to extend sentences. The childminder follows children's interests as they emerge through play. For example, when

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children show a great interest in the water area, the childminder quickly ensures that they have access to jugs and buckets for pouring.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's home. She listens attentively to what children have to say, establishing positive relationships and valuing their thoughts and ideas. Children follow good hygiene routines and understand that they need to wash their hands at key times during the day. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder promotes children's behaviour through regular praise and encouragement. She teaches children to use good manners. Children gain confidence and develop strong relationships. For example, the childminder teaches children about values. They learn to share, take turns and consider the needs of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who have special educational needs or disability, make good progress in all areas of learning. They are motivated to learn and confident to make their interests known. Children develop good social skills when they visit different groups in the local community. They learn to play cooperatively, think about others and communicate well. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477473 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 977173 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 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 2. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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