Childminder EY296262

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2016 6 August 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 reviews her practice well. She has addressed previously identified weaknesses and has raised children's care and learning to a good standard. She is keen to continually improve and to access further training. She conducts independent research to ensure she keeps up to date with current guidance.  The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn. She provides activities that capture their interests and takes into account their preferences for learning. Children are stimulated and motivated to learn more.  Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They talk about their family and friends. The childminder helps them to build stories around their own real-life experiences during imaginative play.  Children talk about things they have observed. They discuss the growth of tadpoles as they change into frogs. They show delight as they explain that on one side of a pane of

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This provision is good

glass they can see a snail's shell, but on the other side they can see its tummy.  Children have opportunities to explore their community and learn about the world around them. They enjoy walks with the childminder's dog and feeding the ducks. They regularly visit the local library and museum. They socialise with a diverse group of children. The childminder helps them to understand what makes them unique as individuals and how they are similar to others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder shares information about children's care with nursery schools that they attend, information about children's learning is not shared consistently, in order to provide continuity for children and promote a shared approach to children's learning.

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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

 strengthen the partnerships with other settings that children attend so that information about children's learning is shared consistently and supports a shared approach to promoting children's learning.

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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 documents, 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. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice, and seeks the views of parents and children. She has identified strengths and weaknesses in her practice and has accessed a wide range of training to improve her knowledge and skills. She now uses the information she gathers through observations and assessments to plan and provide interesting and challenging learning experiences for children. The childminder has successfully implemented effective systems to support a two-way flow of information with parents. They are now fully involved in monitoring their children's progress and planning for their future learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of children's interests, stage of development and preferences for learning. She works effectively with other professionals to support children who are making slower progress than expected. She uses her assessments to identify next steps in children's development and plans activities that target their individual learning needs. Children enjoy a wide variety of challenging activities, both indoors and outside. The childminder promotes their understanding of how things work and why things happen. For example, children show delight and wonder as they create a domino effect with their wooden blocks. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills very well. She provides commentary for their play, introducing new words and extending their vocabulary. The childminder asks age-appropriate questions that encourage children to share their ideas and knowledge.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The setting is relaxed and welcoming. Parents comment that children are happy and settle easily. The childminder plans well to make sure that children's emotional well-being is maintained when they first start. Children have strong relationships with the childminder and her family. Children's work is displayed and they enjoy helping with everyday tasks, which gives them a sense of belonging. The childminder helps children to understand why they need good hygiene routines. She promotes their knowledge of why a healthy, balanced diet and exercise are important. Children enjoy play in the fresh air every day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well in all areas of learning, given their individual starting points. They develop early literacy skills as they begin to make patterns and identify words in their environment. Their understanding of early mathematics is developing successfully. They use number names spontaneously and learn about measurements as they monitor the growth of beans. Children's developing independence is promoted. Simple rules help them to understand right and wrong and they learn to manage their own behaviour. 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 EY296262 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1044044 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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