Childminder EY442730

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2017 28 September 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 has addressed the recommendations for improvement from her last inspection. For example, she now plans activities that follow children's interests well and support what they need to learn next, helping them to make good progress.  Children's behaviour is excellent. They understand the routines and rules in place. For example, younger children are happy to help tidy away the toys.  The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills effectively. This helps children to develop key skills in preparation for their future learning and in readiness for school.  Children show great concentration and involvement in activities. They are motivated and keen to learn. This helps to promote their confidence and self-esteem well.  The childminder consistently encourages children to develop their problem-solving skills. For example, she allows children the time they need to think through their own

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This provision is good

ideas before suggesting or questioning to help them to achieve the task.  The childminder has developed close relationships with the children. These help to promote children's personal, social and emotional development successfully.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use parents' views fully effectively to help her identify and drive forward improvements in the setting.  The childminder has not established a highly focused programme of professional development to help her consistently improve her high-quality practice.

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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 partnerships with parents to make better use of their views to help identify and drive forward future improvements in the setting  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development to ensure that high-quality practice is consistently improved upon.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  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 a sample of policies and procedures, professional development records and children's assessment files. She discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents received via email and recorded in the childminder's compliments file.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects well on the quality of her practice overall. For example, she has started to use more resources that are open-ended in the setting, such as a selection of stones, wooden blocks and containers. The childminder describes how this has helped to develop children's imagination skills further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues. She understands what action to take if she were concerned about the welfare of a child. She checks the environment to identify and minimise risks to children. The childminder shares information with the local school when children are due to start attending. This helps to promote continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder finds out from parents what children can do and already know when they first start at the setting. She observes children and identifies what they need to learn next, helping her to plan effectively. The childminder supports children well to develop their mathematical understanding in a variety of ways. For example, children show a keen interest in playing with dolls and the childminder utilises opportunities to talk about the size of the dolls' clothes and bottles. Children are encouraged to find conkers outside. They count and compare the quantities they find. The childminder provides a commentary for children's play and asks questions to help extend their learning successfully. She keeps parents well informed about their child's progress, including through daily discussions, messages and photographs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. For example, children concentrate carefully as they persevere to thread pipe-cleaners through small holes. They have time to follow their own interests and make choices in play. Children enjoy being outdoors and spend lots of time in the local area, helping to promote their physical well- being effectively. The childminder skilfully supports children's independence skills. For example, children practise putting their shoes on when going outside and hanging up their coats. Children enjoy the care routines and the childminder consistently praises their achievements. For example, children happily get their own nappies and lie down on the change mat when asked.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working in line with expectations for their age. They learn how to communicate effectively with others and develop strong social skills. They are inquisitive and enjoy using their thinking skills to solve problems. Children are creative and imaginative, for example, they pretend to cook conkers in the oven as they make 'cookies.' Children learn about number, shape and measure through their daily activities and routines. They enjoy reading stories, singing songs and making marks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442730 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1060007 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Thornes area of Wakefield. The childminder opens all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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