Childminder EY442850

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2017 26 September 2012

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved her systems for obtaining information about children's starting points on entry. She has accurately evaluated the quality of care and education that she provides.  The childminder is enthusiastic in her teaching. The intention of activities is clearly described to children, who listen carefully. Children watch as she demonstrates how to use the resources and then encourages them to use their own imagination.  The assistant interacts well with children, who respond to her warmly. She talks and sings to babies as she changes their nappies. This helps to make it a pleasant care experience for them.  Children benefit from outings within the local community, widening their learning experiences. For example, they visit the library and use local groups where children go on to develop their own friendships.  The childminder implements her settling-in procedures effectively. Children have time to

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This provision is good

develop a good bond with the childminder, her assistant and other children who are attending.  The progress check at age two is completed and shared with parents and the health visitor. This ensures that any gaps in their development are identified quickly to help ensure that children get any additional support they may need.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The systems for professional development do not fully explore other options in raising teaching to exceptional levels.  Strategies used to exchange information and help guide parents to support their children's learning at home are not wholly successful.

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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 and increase the potential to drive the good practice to a higher level  explore more ways of exchanging information with parents so that they have more precise details of how they can further support their children's learning at home.

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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 with children and the assistant 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. They are very confident in their knowledge about the procedures they must follow to help safeguard children. The childminder carries out risk assessments to ensure the environment is suitable for children. She has robust systems in place to help ensure the suitability of potential staff and makes sure her assistant is clear about her role. The childminder has a range of policies for parents and guidance for them on the early years foundation stage. This helps parents to know what to expect in regard to their children's care and education. All required documentation is in place, including a record of children's attendance and staff present on the day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant complete accurate and sensitive assessments of all children's progress. Parents feel well informed and value the feedback at the end of the day. Young children are learning to take turns and be patient as they join in fun activities where the purpose is to share. For example, they are shown how to blow bubbles and are provided with one wand and bubble mixture. Children quickly develop the skill of blowing bubbles on their own. The childminder attracts children's attention to how the wind is affecting the speed of which the bubbles float. The childminder introduces words to help children extend their vocabulary, such as wand, float and wind. She encourages children to describe what they are doing and they use the words in their responses. Children sing and do the actions to familiar songs as they move a parachute in different directions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are very good role models. They are patient, sensitive and caring. They allow children to show their feelings and remain nearby so that they can support them if needed. This helps children to learn how to cooperate with others. Children are read stories about school and take the part of teachers and pupils in role play. The childminder explains that they will learn lots of new things and talks about the difference in their daily routine. This helps to emotionally prepare children for their next stage in learning. The childminder has a warm welcome for parents and their children. Children settle quickly and are eager to attend. This shows that they feel safe and enjoy their time with the childminder. The childminder helps children to know to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn to assess the risk of possible obstacles before jumping on and off steps. The childminder provides children with meals and snacks that

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for school. Children are confident communicators. They use language well to answer questions and hold simple conversations. Children put on their own coats and shoes. They enjoy listening to stories and eagerly turn pages in anticipation of what comes next. Children count and name colours during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442850 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1060012 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Castleford. She operates all year round from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 2pm, Friday, except for the bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant who is working towards an appropriate level 2 qualification. The childminder provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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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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