Childminder EY485545

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2017 Not applicable

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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 interacts well with children to extend their learning through play. She provides a range of resources and equipment which covers all areas of learning and matches the interests of children in her care. This contributes towards children making good progress.  Children demonstrate secure relationships with the childminder. They are confident and happy in the childminder's care. The childminder successfully supports their emotional well-being.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's learning and progress. She successfully shares ideas to help parents to extend their children's learning at home.  The childminder evaluates her practice well to help her to make improvements that benefit children's care, learning and development. She involves parents and children in this process. This demonstrates that priorities for improvement are targeted to improve

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This provision is good

the quality of children's learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully implemented a targeted programme of professional development, to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to solve problems independently.

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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

 make the most of professional development opportunities to raise standards in teaching and learning even higher  make greater use of opportunities to extend and encourage children to solve problems for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She spoke to children during the inspection.  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 took account of the verbal and written views of parents.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Priority is given to protecting children from harm. The childminder completes safeguarding training and has a comprehensive knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She fully understands what she should do if she has any concerns about a child in her care. This is further supported by the successful implementation of a range of policies and procedures. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She identifies children's next steps in learning and tracks their progress effectively. The childminder has a good understanding of partnership working with other providers, when appropriate.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder plans activities that children enjoy and that reflect their interests. For example, when children are outside they develop their physical skills as they blow and chase bubbles. Overall, the quality of teaching is good and the childminder understands how young children learn. The childminder gathers information from parents prior to children starting, to establish what they already know and can do. She skilfully supports children's communication and language skills. For example, she asks questions and speaks clearly. The childminder is actively involved in children's play. She takes the time to listen to what they have to say and values their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a warm, friendly and welcoming environment. This helps to effectively support their all-round development and emotional well-being. The childminder takes children to the local park to help to ensure that they develop good physical skills and have opportunities to take manageable risks. Children take part in daily routines and discussions that help them to learn about safety. For example, children chop up their own fruit for snack using knives, with support from the childminder. The childminder promotes children's all-round good health well. For example, she provides healthy food and supports children's understanding of good hygiene routines. The childminder models positive behaviour. For example, she helps children to tidy up and listens closely when children talk. As a result, children's behaviour is good. The childminder offers high levels of praise and encouragement.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and enthusiastic learners. They settle easily into the childminder's care. Children learn to take turns, share and respect others. They are developing good mathematical skills. For example, they regularly count, discuss sizes and shapes and talk about colours. Children make good progress and are gaining a good range of skills in preparation for school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485545 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1005772 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 2015 and lives in the Normanton area of Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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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