Childminder EY401529

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2018 9 July 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to develop a good two-way flow of information between herself and parents. The childminder informs parents each day about their children's care and learning, which helps to effectively encourage them to continue children's learning at home. This helps the childminder to meet children's care needs efficiently.  The childminder supports younger children's emotional well-being effectively. Children feel safe and secure. For example, they are confident to explore their environment and invite the childminder into their play.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She considers what works well and what improvements to make. She seeks the views of parents and children to help maintain good standards and drive further improvements.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a range of interesting activities, overall, and maintains children's interest, which helps them

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This provision is good

enjoy their learning experience. Children make good progress in their development.  Children behave well. The childminder teaches them to take turns, share and keep themselves safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder identifies the next steps in children's learning well and provides experiences that support them to make good progress. However, her planning is not always as precise as possible to help children achieve the best possible outcomes.  Children have limited opportunities to use and learn about technology.

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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

 plan activities even more precisely to support children to make the best possible progress  develop opportunities for children to use and learn about everyday technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at samples of policies, procedures and children's records.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children and knows how to raise any concerns about their welfare. The childminder checks the areas that children use to ensure they remain safe and suitable. She practises emergency evacuation procedures with children to help them to become familiar with routines that keep them safe. The childminder continues her professional development. She uses regular training to expand her knowledge and continually improve her teaching and experiences for children. The childminder has effective links with other settings that children attend. Parents speak highly of the caring childminder and the good service she provides. They feel valued and included in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop a love of stories. For instance, they confidently choose their favourite books and enjoy cuddling up with the childminder, contributing to the story. The childminder encourages younger children to develop their mathematical skills in daily activities. For example, she counts with children and helps them learn about shape and size. The quality of teaching from the childminder is consistently good. She uses a range of effective strategies to support and motivate children. For example, she interacts with children enthusiastically and in a positive manner to help them learn. The childminder helps children to develop good communication and language skills. For instance, she gives young children time to communicate. She sensitively responds and comments encouragingly on their play and maintains their interest. Children have fun playing games and building train tracks for their trains. They build models using bricks and are proud of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

their achievements. Children 'have a go' at writing their name on their pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's health and well- being. For example, she encourages healthy eating, good hygiene procedures and provides daily opportunities for children to be outdoors. Children use good manners. The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about their local community and the wider world. For instance, children have regular outings and experiences in the community with her. The childminder helps to raise children's confidence. For example, she praises them for trying and testing new skills and celebrates their good behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have good opportunities to make choices and direct their own learning. They are encouraged to follow their interests and select toys and resources independently. Children enjoy being imaginative with the toy animals. They talk about their trip to the zoo as they name the toy animals and mimic the sounds they make. Children have fun creating pictures using glue and tissue paper. They gain skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401529 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1105042 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Pontefract. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. except bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for 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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