Childminder EY493061

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 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 has well embedded systems in place to help ensure the safety and welfare of children. She provides parents with information about how she uses the early year’s foundation stage to support children’s development. This helps parents to understand what to expect for their children.  The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows what children can do and what they need to learn next. Assessments are accurate and are used well to help the childminder plan effectively and support children's learning and development.  The childminder has taken time to consider what children need and want. This has helped her to adapt her indoor environment to suit children's individual needs well. She uses space very effectively and there are areas for children to play, rest and sleep.  The childminder is aware of the requirement to complete the progress check for

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This provision is good

children aged between two and three years. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not explore fully, how to enhance her teaching skills further and help children make swifter progress.  The strategies for engaging parents and helping them to support their children's learning at home are not always successful.  The childminder does not make the most of the outdoor area to further enhance the already good learning experiences provided for children indoors.

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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

 explore how to strengthen the already good teaching practice to help children make more rapid progress  engage parents even more in children's learning and help them to continue children's learning at home  broaden the outdoor learning experiences provided and further stimulate children's interest in being outdoors.

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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 checks.  The inspector took account of parent's views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends regular training to update her knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe from abuse or neglect. She has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder is confident of her ability to implement the correct procedures to help protect children. The childminder has reviewed the quality of her practice and its impact on children's learning and development. She involved parents in the process and this has helped her to develop an action plan for future development. The childminder visually checks her home, equipment and resources to ensure they are of good condition and suitable for the children she cares for. This helps to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are interested in what they are doing and the childminder is skilled at motivating them. She gives them lots of positive praise and encouragement. The childminder describes to children how to do things and offers suggestions. The childminder makes very good use of questions to help children think. She challenges them and talks to them about what they are doing. This aids children's learning well and helps them to achieve the result they are after. For example, while building a tower she asks what else they can do to make it a really high tower. If they are unsure of the answer, she adjusts the question or makes a suggestion. This encourages children to think things through and to consider what others are saying. The childminder sensitively corrects children when they are repeating and pronouncing new words. This is one way that she helps children to expand their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a warm welcome for parents and their children. They are encouraged to visit her home and family before the placement begins. This helps to reassure parents as they watch their children quickly develop a bond with the childminder and adjust to their new environment. The childminder is clear about her expectations for good behaviour. She is a good role model who never forgets to use polite language with children, thanking them for helping and valuing their efforts. This helps children feel valued and they develop a sense of good self-esteem. Parents make positive comments about the childminder. They say that their children are using more vocabulary, perfecting their speech and becoming more independent.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active, interested and confident learners. Their literacy, communication and language skills are developing well. Children are learning to write their name and they enjoy listening to and retelling their favourite stories. Children take an active part in recognising and naming familiar stories. They count and sort the fruit their favourite character has eaten. Children are learning to go to the toilet independently and manage their own personal hygiene in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493061 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1029916 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 South Elmsall, Pontefract. She operates 44 weeks of the year from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three-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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