Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 January 2017 20 June 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 has developed good relationships with parents. She shares information about children's learning. The childminder provides parents with activities and resources to help them continue to support their children's learning at home.  Children play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder identifies and minimises hazards in her home.  The childminder knows children well. She plans for their next steps in learning by evaluating her observations and assessments of children's development. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children access a good range of resources to support their interests indoors and outdoors. This is easily accessible, supporting children's independence.  Children are kind and considerate to others. The childminder gives children gentle reminders to use good manners. She works effectively with parents to promote children's positive behaviour. Children make good progress in their personal, social and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities for younger children to follow and experiment with their ideas.  The childminder does not fully support children to follow good hygiene practices.

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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 opportunities for younger children to follow and experiment with their own ideas  deepen children's understanding of the importance of good hygiene practices and how these contribute to their good health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household.  The inspector took account of parents' comments on the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to identify children who may be at significant risk of harm. She knows the steps to take to help keep children safe and well protected. The childminder uses effective self-evaluation to identify ways to improve her practice and experiences children receive. Parents and children are asked for their views, which helps the childminder to drive improvements forward. The childminder extends her professional development by sharing good practice with other childminders and attending training courses. This has helped her to improve her knowledge of how to support children with additional needs. The childminder shares information about children's learning with other early years setting they attend. She complements their learning, thereby promoting children's good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside children and asks them a good range of questions. This helps children to extend their understanding of the activities they enjoy and to develop a deeper level of thinking. Parents contribute to initial assessments of children's learning on entry, which helps the childminder to support children's learning right from the start. Children develop good hand-to-eye coordination. They build towers using cubes and develop their awareness of shapes. The childminder encourages them to look for numbers on the cubes, extending their mathematical skills. The childminder helps older children to be well prepared for their move on to school. She provides them with support to write their name and to recognise letters of the alphabet.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Settling-in procedures are effective in helping children and families to feel confident in the childminder's care. Children settle quickly and become emotionally secure. The childminder provides children with opportunities to be physically active on a daily basis. Children play in the childminder's garden and have lots of opportunities to develop their balance and coordination on ride-on toys. Outings to local parks, toddler groups and schools help children to develop their awareness of their local community. The childminder uses consistent praise and encouragement to help raise children's self-esteem. Children behave well because they know what is expected of them. The childminder helps older children to develop their understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe. She explains the importance of keeping small objects away from younger children. The childminder talks to children about walking safely in the street. She reminds them to how

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

to cross the road and to hold an adult's hand.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning. They are keen to explore and enjoy trying new activities on offer. Children explore how bricks stick together and say they are, 'Making a castle'. They develop their problem-solving skills as they attempt to build the castle unaided. Younger children develop their awareness of technology. They press buttons and knobs to initiate different sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321746 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1064118 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Ossett. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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