Childminder EY400010

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2017 27 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 has successfully addressed the areas for development identified at her last inspection. She has improved her knowledge of how to positively manage children's behaviour.  The childminder has good links with teachers at the local school. Children's continuity of learning is supported very well.  Children learn about the wider world. They celebrate different festivals and the childminder talks about her experience of living in another country.  The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves. Children competently put on their school uniform. They relish the responsibility of helping with tasks, such as tidying toys away and peeling their own orange at snacktime.  Children socialise at the local playgroup and enjoy visits to the nearby library and farm. The childminder provides a range of outings that helps children to learn about people, communities and how to make friends.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet targeted professional development opportunities to help enhance her teaching skills to an even higher level.  The childminder does not routinely share information with parents about what their child is learning next, in order to help parents guide their children's learning at home.  Although the childminder supports children's mathematical learning well, she sometimes does not give children enough time to think and respond to questions that challenge their learning further.

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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 more precisely on targeting professional development opportunities to help raise the already good teaching skills to an outstanding level  share information with parents more regularly about what children are learning next, in order to help them guide their children's learning at home  give children enough time to think and connect their ideas so that they can build on their existing mathematical knowledge.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends child protection training and keeps well informed of any changes to guidance and legislation. She knows what to do if she is worried about a child's welfare. The childminder has put together and implements a good range of policies and procedures. She also shares this information with parents so that they are informed of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder completes risk assessments, which helps her to identify and address any hazards to children. Children play in a safe environment. The childminder has started to use self-reflection to help her gain an accurate understanding of her strengths and ways to improve. Positive change that raises outcomes for children has been achieved in a timely way.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children and carries out accurate assessments of their development. She plans a good range of play that promotes children's next steps in learning and that they enjoy. Children hold props and copy actions as they sing a well- known nursery rhyme about a spider. They are beginning to recognise written numerals that are displayed in purposeful context. Children confidently count from one to eight, as they talk about the number of legs on their 'spider'. The childminder teaches children the skills they need to use scissors safely. Children show their perseverance with the task of cutting wool. They demonstrate good control of their finger movement when they thread wool through holes to make their 'spiders legs'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's personal and emotional development well. She praises children frequently, which helps them to develop high levels of self-esteem. The childminder encourages children to talk about their emotions and show these through their facial expressions. Children demonstrate their angry, sad and happy faces. They learn the importance of sharing, taking turns and being polite and kind to others. This helps children to learn to cope well in different social situations. Good hygiene routines are embedded into everyday practice. Children wash their hands before mealtimes and after toileting. They have many opportunities to lead a healthy lifestyle and engage in physical activities. Children enjoy visits to the local park, duck pond and indoor play areas. They bring nutritious packed lunches from home and eat fresh fruit provided by the childminder. Children learn new words, such as clementine, as they talk about and enjoy food that is

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning skills they will need for their future education. They are confident communicators who enjoy talking about their own experiences. Children demonstrate good levels of concentration and enthusiasm in their play. They have many opportunities to learn about colour and shape. Children develop their imagination as they follow their own play ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400010 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1058399 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Kinsley, Pontefract. 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.

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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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