Childminder EY476436

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 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

 The childminder is committed to improving the quality of her provision. Since becoming registered she has reviewed the quality of her teaching, planning and assessments on a regular basis. She also seeks the views of parents and asks what children think of their time with her.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's progress. This includes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder holds parents' evenings so that she can explain to them what progress their children are making and what she is planning for their next steps in learning.  The childminder provides a homely environment. Children have a dedicated play area, with activities that reflect their different interests. Children make independent choices about what they want to play with and are also eager to join in planned activities.  The childminder is a good role model, patient and caring. Children are supported to

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This provision is good

show how they feel, but are also reminded of what is and is not acceptable behaviour. There are lots of opportunities for them to play alongside one another and this is one way they learn how to cooperate with others.  All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder is quick to identify any gaps in children's learning and plans effectively, so that they promptly catch up.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The strategies used to engage parents in sharing information about their children's learning at home are not always successful.  Despite teaching being good, occasionally the childminder is not quick enough to adapt activities and help children maintain their focus.

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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 more ways to help parents share information about the skills they see their children developing at home so that a broader picture of children's achievements is gained  help children to increase their focus and maintain concentration in readiness for school.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching 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 spoke to the assistant and 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 has kept herself and her assistant up to date with safeguarding issues and the various risks children may face. They confidently discuss possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect and the procedures that must be implemented to help safeguard children. The assistant is effectively deployed. He is well mentored by the childminder who values his input and his purposeful interactions with children. The childminder provides parents with clear information about how her setting works and her role in supporting children's learning. Parents talk positively about the friendships children have made, and that they feel their children are safe and well cared for. They say the childminder is very approachable and that they can discuss sensitive issues with her.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder promotes children's language and communication skills. She does this by encouraging children to talk about what they are doing. She also names items children are using, such as xylophone, which children repeat. The assistant skilfully supports children in play they have initiated themselves. When they build a tower he helps them to compare sizes. When the tower begins to wobble he encourages them to think how they can make it more sturdy. This helps children acquire the skills they need to solve problems for themselves. Children learn about sounds as they play musical instruments and repeat sounds animals make. Children enjoy physical activity as they follow simple instructions and touch their head, knees and toes while singing along to a familiar song. Children use their hands and small tools to manipulate clay into different shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a warm welcome for parents and their children. She invites parents to attend short sessions with their children before their starting date. If children also attend another setting she offers to accompany the parent. This gives her the opportunity to introduce herself to other professionals involved in the children's care and learning. Relationships are built quickly and, as a result, children soon adapt to their new routines. Children are settled and show a good understanding of their daily routine. They wash their hands before eating and afterwards they go into the playroom, choose a book and listen to the story. Children enjoy being active and show a preference for being outside in the fresh air. The childminder takes them on nature walks and outings within the local community to broaden their experiences. The childminder describes school as an exciting place where children will learn different things and make lots of new friends. This helps

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

them to look forward to new experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's early communication, social and physical skills are well promoted which helps to ensure children develop the key skills they need to prepare them for school and future learning. When children move on to school they can recognise and write their name, count, recognise numbers and show an interest in reading.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476436 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 973292 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for the bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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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Telephone number

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