Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2016 1 May 2013

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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 quickly establishes strong bonds with children. She provides a safe, warm and caring atmosphere for children in which to explore and play. Children are very settled and secure in her care.  Children progress well in their development and the childminder provides plenty of opportunities to extend their skills. They are curious and keen to investigate their surroundings, and gain the skills they need to move on in their learning.  The childminder plans many activities and provides a good range of toys and resources for children with which to play. She observes children as they play and regularly shares her assessments with their parents.  The childminder has maintained good standards since her last inspection and has implemented some effective changes. She makes good use of available support and information to continually develop the quality of her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide many activities or experiences to help children to learn about differences within society, to consider their place in the world and to respect the lives and cultures of others.

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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

 extend the opportunities for children to develop their awareness of the differences and similarities between themselves and others, and of communities and people beyond their own experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and observed her interactions with children during daily play routines.  The inspector took account of parents' views.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records and risk assessments.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated a planned activity together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very reflective about the quality of her practices, from overall management to interactions and teaching skills on an individual basis. The childminder has a clear plan for continual progress including developing her teaching skills. She monitors the quality of her teaching and children's learning regularly. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder minimises hazards to children's safety effectively. She understands what to do if concerned for a child's welfare and keeps up to date with local child protection procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and plans challenging activities to enhance their skills. She asks parents about their opinions of what children can do and what they enjoy, as soon as they join. She regularly shares what she observes and provides regular assessment information so parents can understand how their children are developing. The childminder makes effective use of the activities and resources she has to extend children's learning. For example, she takes children on outings and trips to extend their experiences beyond her home and, since her last inspection, has improved the range of toys. The childminder furthers communication and social skills very well. For example, she talks to children as they explore their surroundings and introduces new words to extend their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes sure she fully understands children's needs as soon as they join, and helps them feel safe and secure straight away. In addition, she offers comfort and reassurance to help children play independently. She effectively supports children to become emotionally ready for change and supports them as they move on to school. The childminder supports good hygiene practices and encourages children to learn to manage risks safely as they play. For example, she allows very young children to master early physical skills, such as rolling and moving from sitting to lying down freely, while staying close to supervise them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show strong emotional security and develop good social skills. For example, they reach out to the childminder for comfort. They give good eye contact, and use gestures and expressions to show that they are happy, comfortable and confident. Young children develop effective physical skills such as learning to stand and how to handle toys and objects. They practise coordination skills such as bringing soft toys to their mouth and stretching and wiggling on soft rugs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452018 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1062945 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the village of Stokenchurch in Buckinghamshire. The childminder provides care each weekday from 6.30am to 6.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds a suitable childcare qualification at level 5.

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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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