Childminder EY344483

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2018 10 January 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

 Children make firm friendships with each other. They delight in playing games and involving each other in their play. Children share resources and cooperate with their friends, as they create their own stories and engage in pretend play.  The childminder is a good role model. She teaches children how to behave appropriately and spends time supporting younger children to integrate into the play of older children. Children behave well and understand how to be kind and considerate to others.  The childminder is well qualified and understands how children learn and develop. She plans a wide range of stimulating activities for children, which motivate them to learn.  All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder supports their development, monitoring any gaps in their learning and closes them swiftly.  Children communicate well. They express their wishes and engage in conversation with

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This provision is good

the childminder. The childminder uses meaningful questions to develop children's vocabulary further.  The childminder understands each child's individual routine. She follows routines closely and makes children feel safe and secure while they are in her care, supporting their emotional needs well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector toured the setting.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children. She read parents questionnaires during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation such as self-evaluation documents, risk assessments and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows who to contact if she has any concerns about children's welfare. In addition, she has comprehensive policies and procedures that underpin her practice. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her setting and outings, minimising risks to children. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant, who she supervises well. She supports her assistant to complete training, such as safeguarding and first aid. She also cascades any training she completes to develop her assistant's knowledge further. The childminder is proactive in developing her own knowledge on childcare issues. She seeks training opportunities and reads articles to enhance her practice. The childminder reflects on her service. She regularly seeks the views of parents and sets herself realistic targets for continuous improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a wide range of activities for children to enjoy and experience. For example, children choose books to read. The childminder uses this as a way to support their imaginations and build their communication skills through speaking and listening. Older children pretend play, feeding dolls and working together to role play following a baby's routine. The childminder knows when it is appropriate to allow children time to play on their own and when to involve herself and extend their play further. Children's progress is monitored closely. The childminder shares children's achievements with parents and also other settings that children attend to complement their learning. She creates clear next steps to support them to make good progress and understands that all children learn and develop at different rates.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures children access the outdoors daily. She dresses them appropriately for inclement weather and takes them on walks and into the garden to play. Children exercise regularly. They learn to balance and negotiate space on large equipment at the park. In addition, the childminder plans a movement and music session each week and children practise moving in different ways. Children eat nutritious meals provided by the childminder. She follows their dietary needs and works with parents to meet their wishes. The childminder supports children's social skills. She encourages children to say please and thank you. Children have high levels of confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children well for their eventual move on to school. Children are developing independence. For instance, they take off their shoes when they come into the setting and clear away their plates after eating snack. Children use technology and are beginning to recognise written numerals. They are curious and use their imaginations well. All children make choices in their play and concentrate for short periods of time. They tidy away resources and are developing a respect for toys and the environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344483 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1102064 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 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Castleford, West Yorkshire. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and occasionally works with an assistant. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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