Childminder EY286917

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 December 2016 8 October 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 provides a stimulating environment, both inside and outside. A varied curriculum is delivered through an effective balance of child-initiated and adult-led learning. This helps children to make good progress towards reaching the early learning goals. Their experiences are enhanced by trips to places of interest, such as visiting the local sea life centre.  The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. She makes books that include pictures and words from their home languages. These are used alongside English to help children develop good communication skills.  Parents are involved in monitoring their children's progress. Next steps in learning are shared and parents are given ideas to continue children's learning at home.  Children's home cultures are celebrated. They take part in charity events, which supports their understanding that some children are less fortunate than them. The

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This provision is good

childminder teaches children about other people. She encourages them to think about what it might like to live in a cold place and to question how they might find food, travel or play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have successful partnerships with all other settings that children attend. This means that there is not a consistent two-way flow of information about children's care and learning in order to promote continuity.  On occasions, the childminder does not support children to understand why it is important to let other children speak and to take account of what others say.

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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

 establish successful partnerships with all other settings that children attend in order to promote a consistent two-way flow of information and promote continuity in children's learning  help children to develop a better understanding of why it is important that they give other children the opportunity to speak and to take account of what they say.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, both inside and in the garden.  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 documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has taken action to address weaknesses identified at previous inspections. She has improved her understanding of how high-quality teaching supports children's learning in all areas and has plans in place for future professional development. She uses her knowledge to enrich the activities she provides. The childminder has accessed support from the local authority. She works closely with her co-childminder to evaluate her practice and continually develop the care and learning experiences for children. Safeguarding is effective. Procedures to protect children are implemented fully. The childminder has efficient arrangements in place to ensure she keeps up to date with current guidance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Assessments provide an accurate overview of children's development. The childminder uses the information to tailor planning to children's individual learning needs, overall. She offers support where needed but also encourages children to complete tasks for themselves. The childminder helps children to recall prior learning and make connections between their learning experiences. She makes reference to books they have read and encourages children to think about things they have seen. For example, she talks to children about the Arctic and space. Children explore how the outdoor environment changes in the winter. They look at how hydrangeas have changed from blue and pink to brown and are now dry and crispy. Children use spades and rakes to move rocks and build piles with soil. This helps promote their developing understanding of weight and measure.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in this welcoming environment. Parents comment that the childminder is professional, capable and nurturing. She promotes children's understanding of right and wrong and helps them to manage their own behaviour. She shares their achievements with parents and encourages children to be proud of what they have learned, such as fastening their own coats. Children enjoy playing in snow and fallen leaves. They learn to use large equipment in the adventure playground safely. The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices about the food they eat and teaches them about the importance of regular exercise. Children's independence in personal care routines is promoted in readiness for the eventual move to nursery school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop their early literacy skills. They choose books from the library which they read together. They begin to recognise sounds and link them to letters and words. Children form friendships. They engage in imaginative role play based on their own first- hand experiences and build stories around their toys. Children learn to use good manners and how to behave in different social situations. They visit cafes and take part in topical quizzes at the museum. Children who are not meeting their expected targets when they enter the childminder's care soon catch up. All children make good progress from their initial starting points. This means they are well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286917 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1058249 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with a co-childminder.

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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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