Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 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 evaluates her practice well and seeks the views of parents. She uses her findings to make positive changes. For example, she has recently introduced a 'grazing' menu at lunchtime to further support children's individual needs.  Observation, assessment and planning procedures are effective. The childminder closely monitors children's progress. This enables her to promptly highlight any gaps in their development.  Children's emotional well-being is positively promoted. The childminder places a strong emphasis on developing warm and trusting relationships with children. She is very calm and caring and helps children settle into the setting gradually. Children display a strong sense of security and clearly enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's care.  The childminder has established good working relationships with parents. She provides opportunities for parents to discuss their child's progress. She welcomes news about

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This provision is good

children's achievements at home. Children benefit from good continuity of care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed a focused programme of professional development to extend her knowledge and further enhance the quality of teaching.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to practise 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

 extend the system for professional development to include opportunities, to enhance good practice and fully support children to reach the very highest levels of achievement  increase opportunities for children to explore and have a go at developing early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessment and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including training certificates and discussed the childminder's safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.  The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of all aspects of child protection and has a clear understanding of what procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare in her care. The childminder uses risk assessments well to identify potential hazards and maintains a safe environment for children. The childminder shares information about children's learning with other settings they attend to complement their learning effectively. Parents are very happy with the service she provides and are confident in the childminder's abilities. They appreciate what she does for them and their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is supportive and interacts well to build on children's existing skills and knowledge. The childminder supports children's physical skills well. For example, she provides sensitive guidance to support them as they thread intricate beads onto metal rings. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills successfully. She models good use of language, narrates what children are doing, extends their vocabulary and repeats their words back with clear pronunciation. The childminder supports children's mathematical development effectively. For example, she encourages children to name the shape of the train track they construct and encourages them to count how many trains they have.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment. There is a range of resources, which children access freely. The childminder takes children on regular visits and trips in the local community. This helps them develop their social skills and understanding of others. The childminder skilfully encourages children to become independent. For example, children help to prepare their snacks and carefully carry their plates from the kitchen to the playroom. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She is a good role model and provides clear guidance to the children about her expectations for behaviour. Children have many opportunities to be out in the fresh air and engage in physical play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They are active learners. Children are busy and maintain focus on their activities for a good length of time. They demonstrate good coordination skills as they competently build tracks for their trains. Children are beginning to name colours and understand positional language, such as, 'on top of' and 'under'. They develop good relationships with their peers and learn a suitable range of skills in preparation for their future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497367 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1037470 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2016 and lives in Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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