Hartley, Lynne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2018 27 May 2014

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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 is skilled at following young children's lead and enhancing their self- chosen play. Children show high levels of engagement in their experiences and make good progress.  The childminder understands how to prepare children for the next stages in their learning, including starting school. Children develop good levels of independence, social skills and confidence in their own abilities.  The childminder provides a warm, nurturing environment for children. Children have secure bonds with her and show they feel safe as they fall asleep in her arms. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being and they are happy and settled here.  The childminder is very supportive towards parents and has established good relationships with them. Parents are happy with their children's care and are impressed with their constant learning of new words and skills.  The childminder reflects and evaluates on how well her provision meets the needs of

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This provision is good

the children and families who attend. This helps her to consider any areas for development and maintain high standards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are times when planned activities are not prepared well and young children wait too long for resources. This has an impact on their level of engagement from the start.  The childminder does not gather enough information about children's prior learning from parents to contribute to their baseline assessments.

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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

 prepare resources for planned activities to capture children's interest from the start and deepen levels of engagement to enhance learning even further  enhance ways to gather even more information about children's prior achievements to complete precise baseline assessments of their starting points in 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 spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation such as evidence of the childminder's and her assistant's suitability to work with children. She discussed her self-evaluation and children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder.  The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder regularly reflects on her skills and practice. She identifies areas to develop and shows commitment to making changes which benefit children and families. For example, she is currently enhancing the outdoor area for children to enjoy sensory experiences and learn about growing and planting. The childminder monitors her assistant's work and supports her to further develop her skills. For example, she teaches her how to monitor children's progress and use the tracking system to identify children's strengths and areas to develop. This helps to identify any gaps in learning and promotes continuity of learning for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has robust procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare and understands how to identify and support vulnerable families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how babies and young children learn through play and exploration. She completes regular observations of their interests and provides activities which stimulate their curiosity and develop their physical skills. For example, children are engrossed in experimenting in the sensory trays. The childminder enhances their play as she adds cups and stacking resources. Young children concentrate and develop problem- solving skills as they practise filling, emptying and balancing. Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning and the childminder recognises the importance of sharing information with other settings they attend, such as school. This helps to promote good partnership working with other professionals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has flexible procedures to follow to help children settle in. This is based on meeting their individual care needs and helps her to get to know children before they start. For example, she collects information about babies' sleeping patterns and any dietary needs. This helps to promote inclusion and the childminder is very responsive to signs that children are tired or hungry. Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is a good role model and supports them to learn how to share and be kind to each other. The childminder promotes children's good health. She has high standards of cleanliness and provides healthy home-cooked meals which children thoroughly enjoy. Children have opportunities for physical exercise and fresh air. The childminder understands the importance of teaching them about their community and the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children make good progress in all areas of their learning, particularly in their language skills. They develop good levels of self-esteem and show emerging confidence in their own ability. Children are enthusiastic learners and show they are willing to try new activities with support. They have good social skills and show awareness of some boundaries and behavioural expectations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286251 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1101960 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Pontefract. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with an assistant and co-childminder. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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