Childminder EY456999

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2018 9 August 2013

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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 effectively in partnership with other providers. She is proactive in sharing information with schools about children's individual needs. This helps to ensure that their good learning and development continues in school.  The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She finds out detailed information about children's starting points. This helps her to plan for children's interests and learning from the start.  Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They develop good relationships with her, as well as with other children. Parents comment that their children never want to leave and would like to attend additional days.  The childminder is committed to improving her own knowledge and has gained a level 3 qualification since her last inspection. Regular attendance at local network meetings helps to strengthen her knowledge further. This helps children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use information gained from her assessments of children's learning to precisely identify what they need to learn next.  Not all activities planned for younger children are appropriate for their age and stage of development.

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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

 extend the already good assessment systems and identify even more precisely what children need to learn next  ensure planned activities are appropriate for the age and stage of development of younger children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and spoke to children during the inspection.  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 took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day, as well as through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is keen to improve her childminding provision and has identified areas for development. She actively seeks the views of parents and children in this. For example, she provides more small-world toys following requests from children. She monitors children's learning and takes effective action, overall, when further support is required. She seeks advice and support from other professionals to help her to meet the needs of children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of signs and symptoms which may indicate possible abuse to children. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. In addition, she has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty for England and Wales 2015.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's play and learning well, overall. Older children are highly motivated as they look through glasses and explore changes in the colours all around them. She supports children's communication and language well and adjusts her language effectively for younger children. For example, when she communicates with babies she clearly articulates single words and phrases. Babies attempt to copy her and delight in repeating phrases, such as 'all gone'. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to support children's mathematical skills. For example, she uses everyday routines to help develop their counting skills and improve their understanding of numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder has clear expectations which she consistently reinforces. Children learn to accept the needs of others. They begin to share and take turns. For example, children enjoy taking turns to pick objects from a box and singing rhymes. There is a well-organised environment which promotes all areas of learning. From an early age children access equipment independently. For example, babies independently access paints then move on and explore electronic toys. The childminder encourages healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy a range of healthy meals and snacks. She ensures they have plenty of fresh air and exercise. They walk to school and local groups whenever possible. They enjoy playing in the childminder's garden or visiting local parks

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop a good range of skills which helps to prepare them well for their eventual move on to school. They are motivated to learn. They learn how to use a range of tools with increasing control. Older children use knives safely to cut a banana. They count to 12 and learn how to count a set of objects accurately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456999 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1066541 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. The childminder's provision is open all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Her hours of operation are from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 9am to 4pm on Fridays. The childminder provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She has an appropriate early years 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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