Childminder EY401545

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 February 2017 6 February 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 shows a commitment to continual improvement. Since the last inspection, the childminder has made the garden suitable for children to use. She has introduced outside resources and opportunities to engage children in learning about the natural environment. These include a bug hotel and searching for frog spawn.  The childminder takes time to introduce children to their new teacher during visits to the school they are going to attend. She talks to children about the change to their routine and what to expect. This helps children be emotionally ready for the changes ahead of them.  The childminder plans effectively to ensure children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder talks confidently about what children can do and what they need to learn next. She has quickly established a good working partnership with parents with the result that they keep each other up to date about new skills children are

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This provision is good

developing.  The childminder is aware of the need to complete the progress check at age two for all children and its purpose. This will help to ensure any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and shared with appropriate agencies to help obtain the extra support children may need.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's plans for professional development for herself and her assistant are not yet rigorous enough to raise the quality of provision to exceptional levels.  In her eagerness to help children make more-rapid progress, the childminder sometimes presents children with too many challenges in one activity. This means children do not always have the time to consolidate what they have just learnt.

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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

 focus on strengthening the programme of professional development to increase the potential to drive the good quality practice to a higher level  refine the planning for children's next steps in learning and help them to perfect their new skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of practice and its impact on children's care and learning.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation including, training certificates and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. She knows the procedures to implement to help safeguard children. The childminder takes suitable precautions to protect children from other dangers, such as social media and internet misuse, while in her care. She checks her home to ensure it is suitable for children. The childminder has a recruitment procedure to help her check the suitability of potential staff. Parents are presented with clear information to about what to expect in regard to their children's care and education. All required documentation is in place.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures that parents know what she is teaching their children next. She involves parents with their children's learning. One way she does this is by providing ideas about how they can continue this development at home. The childminder uses her home well. She ensures that suitable resources are available for children to help themselves to in safety. This helps children to develop the confidence to make decisions about what they want to do and how they want to do it. The childminder motivates children and is quick to follow their lead. Children show an interest in a matching and threading game that is new to them. The childminder takes time to explain the purpose of the activity and demonstrates what to do. Children initially need support but quickly develop the skill to thread on their own. They eagerly join in the next stage of matching the pictures and naming colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages parents to visit with their children before their placement starts. Parents leave their children once they feel confident that they are safe and children are happy to attend. The childminder has a gentle approach with children who are settled and enjoy their time with her. Children are well behaved and given clear expectations. They are sensitively reminded to use their manners when they make a request. Children are praised for helping to put resources away. This helps them feel proud. Children get regular fresh air and exercise through their walks to school, using soft-play areas and attending swimming sessions. Children understand that they have to use car seats while travelling in a vehicle. The childminder talks to children about actions that could put them in danger, such as climbing furniture and using toys incorrectly. The childminder provides children with light meals and fresh fruit. Children help themselves to a drink when they are

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Outcomes for children are good

Children leave the childminder with the skills they need for their next stage in their education, such as school. Children are confident communicators and use their language well during imaginative play. Children are physically active and demonstrate good balance and coordination skills. Children show a genuine interest in books. They invite the childminder into their tent and cuddle up to listen to a story. They look at the illustrations and give their interpretation of what is happening.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401545 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1067224 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for the bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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