Childminder EY493051

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2018 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 evaluation of the setting is a combined effort between the childminder and her assistant. They work closely as a team and assess each other's teaching as well as the activities they plan. The childminder and her assistant seek feedback from parents and children as she strives for continuous improvement.  Children enjoy experiences that introduce them to the wider world. For example, during a day at the seaside, they visit the harbour and look at different types of boards. Children also enjoy a trip to a farm to see rare breeds of animals and reptiles.  Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, during outings, they learn not to approach strangers or animals, and learn how to cross the road in safety.  The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. This helps her to identify where children may need additional help to support their development. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's plans for professional development for her and her assistant are not yet rigorous enough to raise the quality of teaching to exceptional levels.  Strategies used to encourage parents to share information about children's new skills and interests emerging at home are not highly successful.

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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 the programme of professional development and improve outcomes for children to an even higher level  explore more ways to help parents to share information about what children are learning at home so that a broader picture of children's achievements are gained.

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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.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant regularly update their knowledge of safeguarding through training. They have a clear understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures they must implement if they feel a child is at risk. This helps to safeguard children from abuse or neglect. The childminder has a robust recruitment and induction process. This helps to ensure that her assistant is suitable and understands his role. The childminder is a good mentor. She holds regular meetings to discuss her assistant's performance and personal development needs. This helps him to remain confident, motivated and interested in his role.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents receive information about their children's progress in a number of ways, such as a daily diary and development records. Children enjoy innovative activities that promote their understanding of colour, pattern and design. For example, they mix colours to make their own tie-dye tee shirts. Children like to direct their own play and give a narrative for what they are doing. The childminder and her assistant time their interventions well. When children decide they want to read a story, the childminder suggests their friends may like to hear it. Children are full of pride and enthusiasm as they sit holding the book so others can see the illustrations as they retell the story. Children learn about what they may find under the sea as they explore sea creatures, shells and sea sponges. The assistant skilfully questions children to help them identify differences, such as size and shape.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents' comment that their children settle quickly in an environment where they feel safe and cared for. Children are interested and active learners. Children make strong attachments to the childminder and her assistant. The variety of opportunities to mix with others helps children to develop the confidence to socialise and make friends. Children enjoy attending and behave well. The assistant has a sensitive and caring approach to taking care of babies' personal needs. He talks to them while changing their nappy and washes their hands afterwards. Children who have recently become mobile receive all the encouragement they need to keep on perfecting their new-found skill.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children leave with the skills they need for the next step in their education. They are confident communicators, good listeners and follow instructions well. Children love stories and know how to handle books correctly. Children are interested in learning and develop the skills to help them to explore and use their imaginations well. Children can tend to their own personal needs. They know their letters, colours, shapes and numbers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493051 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1025906 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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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 Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-year-old children and works with an assistant.

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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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