Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 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 demonstrates a commitment to continual improvement. She effectively evaluates her provision, obtaining feedback from parents and children. This helps her to identify areas for further development.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's abilities and what they need to learn next. The childminder plans a good range of activities to help support children in reaching their next stage of development.  Children join in charity events as they learn about the importance of helping others less fortunate than themselves. These are one way they begin to learn about people and communities different to their own.  Children are relaxed and comfortable in their surroundings. They move around freely and independently and benefit from the timely interactions of the childminder.  The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. This information is shared with parents and health visitors to help identify and

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This provision is good

secure any additional support should children and families need it.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Parents are not always encouraged to share what they know about their child's achievements at home.  The childminder has not yet found highly effective ways to engage with other early years professionals to share information about the children they jointly care for.

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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

 help parents to consistently share what they know about their child in relation to their achievements at home to help create a fully comprehensive picture of what they can do  explore ways to engage with other early years professionals and help them to share information about the children they jointly care for so that they fully benefit from a shared understanding and common approach to supporting their progress.

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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 to children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including training certificates and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder confidently discussed possible signs and symptoms of abuse as well as the procedures she must implement should she feel a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. Since her registration, the childminder has continued to attend a wide variety of training as she strives to provide the best possible care and education that she can. The childminder provides parents with a range of policies and procedures that helps them to understand her role and responsibilities, how she operates and what to expect for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers parents suggestions about how they can continue with their children's learning at home. Parents receive these ideas positively, helping children continue to make good progress. The childminder is a good role model. She constantly models the use of good language and communication skills. This is one way that she helps children to extend their own vocabulary. Children are very active learners; they are well motivated and very interested in what they are doing. They are confident in the knowledge that the childminder is there to guide and support them. The childminder makes good use of children's interests to help them build on their emerging skills. For example, she encourages them to draw around their favourite toy car, helping them to gain more control of their pencil in readiness for developing their writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively implements her settling-in procedures. These involve parents visiting with their children for short periods of time, helping them to develop a good bond with the childminder and settle quickly. The childminder makes good use of the local community to widen children's experiences and extend their learning. At local groups, children develop their social skills and confidence to develop their own friendships. The childminder has put a lot of thought and attention into providing a dedicated play area for children. The indoor and outdoor environments present children with a variety of resources, activities and experiences. The childminder interacts well with children who respond to her warmly. Children are well behaved and understand the boundaries in place. Children learn to follow good hygiene practice and to eat healthily during their daily routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for school. They quickly become independent and learn to manage their own personal care needs. Children listen carefully and show a good understanding as they answer the childminder's questions and follow instructions. Children are imaginative and adapt their voices to take on different characters in role play. They enjoy listening to a story and confidently fill in the gaps when the childminder stops reading.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490084 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1022083 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in South Kirkby, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three-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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