Childminder EY453776

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2017 22 May 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 provides a extensive range of resources and experiences which covers all the areas of children's learning and development, and matches the interests of individual children in her care.  The childminder has formed close, caring relationships with children. She is very attentive to children's individual needs. Children show that they feel safe and secure while having fun and enjoying themselves in her care.  Children are confident and relaxed in her care and freely explore their environment. Children behave very well. The childminder establishes clear boundaries and has a positive approach to helping them understand what is expected.  Parents' comments are very positive about their children's learning, including how the childminder keeps them informed on a daily basis.  The childminder regularly observes children as they play which helps her to monitor children's progress carefully. She reflects on her practice effectively and makes

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This provision is good

adjustments that help to narrow gaps in children's learning.  The childminder values the opinions of parents and children and actively seeks their views when evaluating her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always build on what children already know to provide them with highly challenging activities that help them make rapid progress in their learning.

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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

 build on opportunities to further extend and challenge children in their play in order for them to make rapid progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documents and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has completed recent training and refreshed her knowledge and understanding, particularly in relation to child protection. This has helped the childminder to understand more about the wide range of potential risks to children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows and understands the local arrangements for referring any concerns or seeking advice if needed. She carries out risk assessments and ensures that her home is safe for the children in her care. The childminder's growing confidence has given her the desire to improve her provision for children, particularly the play equipment in the garden.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very positive attitude and high-quality interactions with children reinforce this. Her encouragement helps to motivate children as they persevere with activities. The childminder plans appropriate activities to support children's next steps in learning. She introduces mathematical language into children's play. For example, they count the cotton wool balls as they create 'cress heads'. The childminder helps children to learn about the natural environment. She takes them to the allotment where they grow vegetables and gather chicken eggs that have hatched. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their literacy skills. For example, she takes them to the library to listen to rhymes and stories, reads books with them and gives them crayons to make marks on paper.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle very quickly with the childminder. She has a very warm and welcoming approach and children clearly enjoy spending time with her. The childminder uses planned activities and the range of resources helps children learn about people from backgrounds other than their own. She effectively promotes respect through all of her interactions with them. Children learn to make healthy choices and the childminder uses effective strategies to help them develop independence, including managing their own care needs. They also know and follow good hygiene routines. Children recognise their own physical needs, such as being thirsty or needing the toilet. The childminder takes children to various groups to help them develop additional social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. Children are confident communicators and learn key skills in readiness for their move on to school. They make their own choices and decisions. They listen carefully and follow instructions. They are developing their understanding of sharing and taking turns with their favourite resources. They are beginning to recognise words, such as their own name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453776 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1066354 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Castleford, West Yorkshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, term time only. The childminder provides early years education for two-, three- and four-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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