Childminder EY448687

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2017 19 December 2012

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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 works well with other professionals and early years providers involved in the children's care and development. This helps to ensure continuity in learning and promotes children's well-being.  Children take part in a wide variety of experiences that the childminder plans based on a good understanding of their interests and needs. They join in with activities enthusiastically and make good progress in their learning.  Children respond very positively to the friendly and caring childminder. They are settled and content and develop a positive sense of emotional security in her care.  Children develop good independence skills, for example, they put on their coats and shoes for outdoor play. Children show pride in these achievements.  Children's behaviour is very good. They listen to the childminder and display very good manners.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's strategies to obtain information about what children are learning at home are not always successful to enable her to enhance children's learning even further.  Parents do not always get a full picture of their children's achievements because the written assessments that the childminder maintains and provides for parents, are not always precise.

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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 ways of obtaining information from parents about what their children are learning at home  give parents more accurate up-to-date information about their children's achievements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities and the childminder interacting with children. The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the home.  The inspector reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have attended first-aid and safeguarding training and know what to do should they have any concerns about a child in their care. The childminder ensures her assistant is suitable for the role and supports the development of professional skills to improve outcomes for children. There are good policies and procedures in place that effectively underpin the running of the setting. The childminder works closely with her assistant to evaluate the provision successfully and identify ways forward.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and uses this information, alongside children's current interests, to plan activities that engage and motivate them to learn well. The childminder is good at supporting children's language and communication skills. For example, she uses questioning and encourages them to use longer words and sentences. Toddlers develop their vocabulary as they play with the toy shop and name the different type of fruit and vegetables. Children develop an understanding of technology when they press buttons on electronic toys, such as tills and scanners to find out how things work and happen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children's awareness of healthy living effectively. For example, children enjoy healthy snacks and meals and learn about food that is good for them. Children develop self-care skills well as they wash their hands at appropriate times of the day. The childminder also works alongside parents as part of toilet training young children. To aid this process, she introduces dolls and potties into the role-play area so that children can act out first-hand experiences. The childminder actively supports children's physical well-being. Children have opportunities to run, jump and climb safely outdoors. Children learn to take manageable risks as they develop their physical skills. This builds confidence in their own abilities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the key skills, knowledge and attitudes that prepare them for nursery or school. Children develop small-muscle movements to support their early writing skills. For example, they use a range of tools confidently and with coordinated movements. Children hold pencils correctly and three-year-old children are beginning to make marks that represent their name. Children sit and focus on activities well and listen to one another and adults.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448687 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1060309 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Castleford, West Yorkshire. The childminder works with an assistant. She operates all year round Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early 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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