Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2017 25 February 2014

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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 a very caring and friendly nature and children are happy. They develop good relationships with the childminder. This helps children to settle well.  The childminder completes observations and assessments. She uses this information effectively to help her to plan what children need to learn next and to address any gaps in their learning. This contributes towards children making good progress overall.  Parents are regularly informed about the progress they make. For example, the childminder shares children's learning journals with parents and makes suggestions for them to contribute towards children's learning at home.  The childminder helps children to develop their communication and language well. For example, she speaks slowly and uses words in simple sentences to help young children understand what she means. The childminder repeats words back to children and extends their vocabulary by naming objects, such as animals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder offers children outdoor experiences, these are not as effectively planned as those indoors to take into account the needs of children who prefer to learn outdoors.  The childminder does not fully extend children's understanding and awareness of diversity to develop their understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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

 plan outdoor learning as effectively as indoor experiences, specifically taking into account the individual needs of those children who prefer to learn outdoors  increase the range of opportunities for children to learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children. She undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation, children's progress records and evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  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 completes regular child protection training and is confident in following procedures to protect children from harm. The childminder regularly assess risks and implements a wide range of policies and procedures to help keep children safe. The childminder successfully evaluates her own provision and uses this information to help her to improve. She has successfully addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection, which reflects her commitment to continual improvement. Written information from parents demonstrate the high respect they have for the childminder. They describe her as encouraging and praise her for her communication skills. The childminder understands the importance of developing relationships with other professionals if necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and uses her good knowledge to enhance children's skills. For example, the childminder effectively helps to support young children's early literacy skills. She provides books and draws children's attention to pictures and words. The childminder attends training to benefit the children and families who attend her provision. Her effective teaching encourages children to be active learners. For example, the childminder promotes children's imaginative play as they pretend to go shopping with their supermarket trolley. The childminder asks parents for detailed information when children first start. For example, she finds out about children's individual interests, their capabilities and routines to help her to provide good consistency in care.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a homely environment where children are happy and confident. She follows their familiar home routines, such as sleeping times, helping children to feel secure. The childminder promotes children's understanding of rules and routines and the importance of being kind to each other. This helps children to have important skills for their move on to nursery or school. The childminder is a good role model. She regularly praises children as they play and helps to build their emotional well-being. The childminder ensures that children have daily opportunities for fresh air. She encourages parents to provide healthy lunches and snacks. This promotes children's good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They learn to be independent and like to take on responsibilities. This helps them to feel valued and respected. Children develop their physical skills, for example, as they move their bodies to music. They are motivated well prepared for their future learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464685 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1087494 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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