Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 December 2016 10 December 2015

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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 has successfully addressed all the recommendations raised at the last inspection. Improvements to her links with other early years professionals have resulted in her improving the support children receive as they move on to their next learning environment.  The childminder observes, listens and responds to children as she plays alongside them. She plans purposeful play opportunities based on children's interests and helps them achieve the next steps in their learning.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children and a wide selection of resources, activities and outings.  Children's emotional well-being is promoted effectively. Children form close relationships quickly with the childminder, who is responsive to their needs. The childminder gives lots of praise to children during activities, supporting their good self- esteem.  The childminder supports children to celebrate their own cultures. She celebrates

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This provision is good

special events in their lives and encourages them to recognise those of others in their community. This helps children to develop an understanding of the wider world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best possible use of opportunities for children to develop and use their home language in play and learning.  Self-evaluation is used appropriately to address any weaknesses in the provision. However, the childminder is not proactive enough in using self-evaluation to help her build even further on her good practice and achieve the best possible outcomes for children.

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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 further the different opportunities for children to develop and use their home language in play and support their language development at home  make better use of the self-evaluation process to improve practice further and increase the potential to achieve the best possible outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the records of children's attendance and evidence of the suitability of people living on the registered premises.  The inspector viewed the resources and areas used by children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Hazards are identified and minimised well. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues, updating her knowledge, policies and procedures in line with new safeguarding legislation. The childminder carries out regular supervisions to monitor the work of her assistant and identify her future training and development needs. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through training and attending regular childminder groups. Parental feedback is positive. They comment on how the childminder provides a fun and stimulating environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She carries out regular observation and assessment. This helps her to find out about children's interests and what they know and can do, informing her planning. She monitors children's development closely. This means she is able to identify any gaps in their learning. Children's interests are built on through outings, such as a visit to the local train station. The childminder follows this up at the setting, encouraging children to build a train track, offering support and encouragement throughout. This helps to develop their independence skills. Children are encouraged to look at books. The childminder supports children's early speech and language as she reads stories to them and encourages them to name the different animals and imitate the sounds they make. The childminder uses gestures and signing appropriately. This contributes to supporting children who speak English as an additional

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

language to gain the skills they need to communicate effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and relaxed in the childminder's home. They are warmly welcomed by the childminder on their arrival. They eagerly take their coat and shoes off and settle quickly. They move confidently around the setting to choose what they want to play with. The childminder is a good role model and provides children with a nurturing and caring environment. She provides children with clear boundaries and expectations for behaviour. Consequently, children behave well and have good manners, which the childminder recognises and praises them for. Children are provided with healthy foods and drinks. They engage in physical activities that develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children are learning to manage their self-care skills as they reach important development milestones, such as toilet training.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are working comfortably within appropriate development expectations. Children are motivated and independent learners; they explore their environment with confidence and feel happy and secure. They know and can follow daily routines. All children acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to learning that prepare them well for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321894 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1058148 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 13 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Normanton. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder employs 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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