Childminder 321760

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2017 30 January 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 and her assistants make accurate assessments of children's progress and their next steps in learning. They provide a broad and balanced range of well- planned experiences to help children make good progress.  The childminder creates a comfortable, welcoming home where children happily explore the good quality toys and activities provided. She knows the children well. They are settled and interact positively with the childminder. Children demonstrate that they feel comfortable in their surroundings.  The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They give clear guidance about expected behaviour. Children learn to share, take turns, cooperate with one another and behave well.  Parents provide very good feedback about the service the childminder provides. They comment very positively on how well their children have progressed and how they learn something new every day that they attend.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is committed to ensuring that all children reach their full potential. She evaluates and reflects on her practice with a view to continually developing her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of opportunities to share information about children's progress in order to promote consistency in their learning when they attend more than one setting.  The childminder and her assistant do not always provide enough situations for children to extend their imaginative play.

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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

 share more information about children's learning and progress with the other settings that they attend  review and extend the opportunities for children to explore imaginatively and play freely.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is organised and efficient. A range of policies and procedures supports her good practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants know the appropriate action to take if they have concerns about a child. They are confident at recognising the signs of abuse and aware of their legal responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. Risk assessments are robust. The childminder carefully assesses the areas children access, taking any action needed to minimise hazards. The childminder supports her assistants well. She carries out regular supervision meetings and they routinely observe each other's interactions with children to develop their practice. Children's learning is monitored well and this enables the childminder to help ensure that children access all areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants successfully use their experience and knowledge to provide good quality learning experiences for children. They know the children well and plan activities based on children's differing interests and abilities. This means children are motivated to learn. Young children develop their understanding of the world and improve their small-muscle skills. They push buttons and turn knobs to find out what happens and how things work. Children experiment in messy play. They feel the texture of foam, make patterns and shapes and enjoy the sensation they experience. This stimulates their curiosity and enjoyment for learning. Children are suitably supported in their communication and language. They develop their early literacy skills well. For example, they share books, link letters to sounds and learn new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants get to know the children in their care well. They seek a good range of information from parents regarding the individual needs of their children. The childminder provides healthy snacks and lunches. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise on a regular basis in the well-resourced garden. They develop a good understanding of the world in which they live. Children visit local parks and toddler and playgroups. They socialise with others, share in a wide range of activities and learn about each other's similarities and differences. Children are encouraged to meet their own care needs and to develop their self-help skills. As an example, they wash their hands before eating snacks and lunch.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and capable individuals. They make good progress in all areas of learning in relation to their starting points. Activities encourage children to extend their language skills and to learn about counting, shapes, colours and sizes. Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They demonstrate a positive attitude towards their learning. Children develop the key skills they need for their future learning and eventual move to school. They communicate with growing confidence, are sociable and develop good independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321760 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1064119 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1988 and lives in Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. One of her assistants holds an appropriate 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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