Childminder 321879

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 September 2016 4 November 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 demonstrates a clear commitment to improving the quality of the care and education that she provides. She has sourced a variety of training and this has had a positive impact on the quality of care that she provides.  The childminder has improved the quality of her teaching, planning and observations since her last inspection. This has helped her to effectively plan for children's next steps in learning. She has also extended opportunities for children to learn about and develop a positive attitude towards others.  The childminder gathers clear information from parents about their children's abilities and care needs before they start. This helps her to be well prepared and able to meet children's needs from the outset.  The childminder encourages children to keep on trying when they say they cannot do something. This helps children develop a good attitude towards learning.  Children make their own decisions about what they want to do and are able to select

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This provision is good

suitable resources independently.  Children make good progress from their starting points and develop the key skills they need for the next stage of their education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The strategies used to encourage parents to share information about new skills children learn at home are not wholly successful.  Although teaching is good, the childminder does not always allow children time to think and respond to her questions.

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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

 explore ways to help parents to share information about what children are learning at home so that a broader picture of children's achievements is gained  enhance the quality of teaching that enables children to process their own thoughts and respond with their own answers.

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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 children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation including, training certificates and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is very confident in her knowledge of the procedures to follow to help safeguard children. She keeps herself up to date about possible risks of what children may face. The childminder regularly carries out visual risk assessments to ensure her home is a safe and suitable environment for children. The home is secure and prevents any unauthorised persons entering or children leaving unnoticed. The childminder seeks the opinions of parents and children to help her assess her practice. The childminder regularly reviews her planning to ensure that she covers all seven areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. Along with her regular observations of children's progress, this helps her to accurately identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder is very focused on helping children develop the skills they need to enable them to form their own friendships and cooperate with others. She teaches them the importance of good social skills, being polite and the importance of rules. This helps them become good citizens and be well prepared for school. The childminder makes good use of the local community. She takes children to the library where they choose their own books and listen to stories in small groups. Children collect conkers and leaves during outings to use in their artwork. They build a bug hotel so they can study insects more closely.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides an environment children are relaxed and comfortable in. Parents are very complimentary about the learning experiences the childminder provides and explain that their children are eager to attend. The childminder invites parents to visit before their children start. She encourages them to stay for a short time and then gradually extend the time they leave their children alone with her. This helps children to get used to a new routine and quickly develop a bond with her. Children are encouraged to learn about and respect differences in other people. They are introduced to festivals around the world and try food from different countries. Children quickly become independent and develop good hygiene practices through their daily routines. For example, they learn how to put on and fasten their own coats and shoes and know when to wash their hands. Children go on regular walks and also use local transport with the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

childminder. She uses these opportunities to help children develop the skills they need to recognise possible risks and keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and eager to learn. They show a real interest in mathematical problems and quickly rise to the challenge of pairing bears and solving simple addition. Children are confident readers and make up their own stories while using finger puppets. Children's communication and language skills are extended as they repeat new words the childminder uses. For example, children narrate what they are doing. They explain they are reversing a truck and scooping up rice with a spoon.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321879 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1044405 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Agbrigg, near Wakefield. She operates during school term time only from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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