Childminder 321970

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 2017 19 February 2016

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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 worked hard to complete the actions and recommendations raised at her last inspection. She has attended training and worked closely with the local authority adviser to extend her knowledge and develop good teaching skills.  The childminder provides a welcoming and caring environment for children. She supports children's emotional well-being effectively. They settle quickly and respond positively to her nurturing approach and the clear guidance she provides. Children are very polite, show good levels of confidence and are well behaved.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's learning, interests and care routines when they first start. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's ongoing learning through daily discussions, summaries of development and children's learning records.  The childminder supports children's early mathematical development well. The

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This provision is good

childminder uses many opportunities to teach young children a range of mathematical skills, including counting and number recognition.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder reflects on her provision well, she does not frequently gather the views of parents and children to include in her self-evaluation process.  The childminder does not consistently raise children's awareness of the benefits that following good hygiene routines, eating healthy foods and taking part in physical activity can have on their bodies to support them in leading a healthy lifestyle.

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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

 strengthen self-evaluation further to include the views of parents and children more frequently to help identify strengths and areas for further improvement  reinforce children's awareness of the benefits that following good hygiene routines, eating healthy foods and taking part in physical activity, can have on their bodies to support their understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in play and learning activities.  The inspector checked relevant documentation, including policies, procedures and children's learning records.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken with during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed training in child protection and understands the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder monitors children's learning and development effectively each term to identify how well they are progressing and any areas where they need additional support. She has developed good links with local schools and other settings that children attend and regularly exchanges information to support a consistent approach to their learning. Parents speak highly of the childminder and describe how pleased they are with their children's learning and progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and accurate assessments of children's development. She provides interesting play experiences to extend their learning successfully. Children use puppets to act out and recall familiar stories in the correct sequence. The childminder reads using good tone and expression in her voice. This helps to focus children's listening skills well. Very young children are motivated as they play imaginatively, acting out situations within their understanding. For example, they pretend to feed the dolls and rock them to sleep. The childminder encourages older children to make discoveries and solve problems effectively. Children confidently add more flour to the dough they make and develop their understanding of cause and effect when the dough stops sticking to their hands. The childminder uses descriptive language well to help extend children's vocabulary. Babies delight in exploring flour with their hands and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder values the uniqueness of each child in her care. Children see themselves reflected in photographs and resources in her setting. This encourages them to develop their understanding, respect and appreciation of people who are different to themselves. The childminder takes children on regular outings and walks in the local fields. Children develop their understanding of nature and talk confidently about the horses and chickens they see. The childminder ensures that babies have plenty of space to move freely and practise their walking skills indoors and outdoors. Children's physical well-being is strong. Children independently and confidently manage their own personal care needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and motivated in their play. They recognise and name a wide range of colours, count with confidence, identify shapes that they build and recognise the numbers on the toy trains as they play. Children display a good knowledge of songs and rhymes and sing enthusiastically. Children display positive attitudes to their learning and are developing the skills they need for the future. Children are well prepared to start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321970 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1058150 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Wrenthorpe, West Yorkshire. She operates 47 weeks a year from 7.30am until 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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