Childminder EY494378

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 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 childminder attends local authority network meetings, completes relevant courses and shares good practice ideas with other practitioners in the locality. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner who demonstrates a positive attitude for continuous improvements. For instance, she plans to introduce a tooth brushing routine after lunchtime to support children's health and well-being further.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well, including those who speak English as an additional language. For example, she comments on children's play and uses a variety of words to add to their increasing vocabulary.  Children learn about the world. They visit farms, pet shops and open-air galleries to look at sculptures. They have opportunities to make observations of animals and explore the built and natural environment.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is a positive role model. She praises children's achievements, which helps to boost their confidence and feelings of self-worth.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has good working relationships with parents, she does not routinely exchange detailed information to support children's learning at home.  The childminder does not consistently use information from observations to plan precisely for children's individual learning styles, so that they are always highly challenged to make rapid progress.

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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 further to promote continuity of learning even more effectively  use information from observation more consistently and reflect on the different ways that children learn, to plan more precisely so that children are highly challenged to make rapid progress in all aspects of their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and 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 relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written verbal feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends child protection training. She has a secure knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, such as children's comments that may give cause for concern. The childminder knows how to respond in a timely and appropriate way to children who may be at risk from harmful situations. She is aware of her responsibility to inform Ofsted of any significant changes that may affect her suitability to care for children. The childminder keeps a daily record of the names of the children in her care and their hours of attendance. Children are cared for in a safe environment. The childminder continues to develop and improve her knowledge. For example, she has attended equality and diversity training. This has a positive impact on how she teaches children about similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts positively with children and monitors their progress. She helps them to develop their small-muscle skills and coordination well. For example, she explains and shows older children how to pick up pieces of fruit with tweezers. Older children independently squeeze paint from bottles into pots. Toddlers pick up large pieces of vegetables, dip them into paint and make marks on paper. This helps them begin to develop their early writing skills. The childminder models how to use a knife to cut fruit. She introduces mathematical language to describe size, such as long, small and tiny. The childminder counts the pieces of fruit and uses number words in meaningful context.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's emotional and physical development well. For example, children attend various groups where they mix with others of a similar age. This helps them to prepare for the wider social network of school. Children are happy and demonstrate strong attachments to the childminder. For instance, toddlers seek and enjoy cuddles when they begin to feel tired. Children regularly walk to the local park and duck pond. They enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. Children learn the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. They wash their hands before sitting in appropriate seating to enjoy their nutritious lunch. Older children give help to toddlers when they are trying to drink independently from their cup. They show how they are learning to manage their feelings and behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They develop useful skills for their eventual move on to school. For example, toddlers and older children confidently explore their environment and make their own choices about their play. They show an interest in toys that make musical sounds and move their body to the noise they hear. Older children know how to use tools in different ways, such as a knife for cutting. They put pretend food in their shopping bag and carry their toy doll in its car seat. Older children engage in imaginative role play based on their own first-hand experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494378 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1032350 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Lupset, Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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