Childminder 322033

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2018 21 November 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

 The well-qualified childminder plans a broad range of learning experiences that helps all children to learn and develop a positive view of learning. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children enjoy spending time in the childminder's home. They display good levels of well-being and are happy and settled.  The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to mix with other groups of children where they learn to gain confidence and develop good-social skills. These help extend children's knowledge and understanding of the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the wider world.  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.  The childminder continually reflects on her provision to identify strengths and areas to develop, helping her make continuous improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather as much information as possible from parents to make a detailed assessment of what children can already do when they first attend the setting.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to work in partnership with staff at pre-schools and nurseries that children also attend to further promote children's outcomes.

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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

 gain more-detailed information about starting points from parents for each child to support initial planning for children's individual needs  strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend to help promote greater consistency and continuity in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children's welfare, including reporting any concerns that may arise. She manages risks well. The childminder teaches children about personal safety and risks in the environment. For example, she talks to children about how to manage hazards as they play, in order to keep themselves safe. The childminder is well organised and underpins her practice with effective policies and procedures. She implements well-established monitoring systems and uses these to evaluate children's progress to help her quickly identify and address any gaps in their learning. Parents praise the childminder's practices and value the support and consideration she gives them. The childminder is proactive in extending her professional knowledge and skills to continually extend her good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder frequently observes the children. She uses this information well to help her monitor their progress and identify their next steps in learning. The childminder shares this information with parents to support continuity and enable parents to continue to build on children's learning further at home. She provides good support for children's language development in many ways. For example, she engages children in discussions as they play and introduces new words. The childminder knows children well. She follows their interests to support their motivation. Children focus and are keen to join in. They enjoy sharing their thoughts and ideas as they play. The childminder takes time to listen and asks questions that encourage children to think further and solve problems.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She is a positive role model for children. Children are polite and behave well. For example, they share and take turns as they play. The childminder offers plenty of praise as children play. She helps children to learn what foods are good for them and to develop a positive understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, children explore pretend vegetables and fruits during role play. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They have frequent trips to the local parks and enjoy climbing on more-challenging equipment and playing games. Children learn to care for living things. For example, they help to care for the childminder's pet dogs and cats. Children are encouraged to follow good hygiene practices. For example, washing their hands when they have stroked animals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills that support them with their future learning and the eventual move on to school. They are independent learners and show high levels of self-esteem. The childminder encourages younger children to develop their mathematical skills in daily activities. For example, she counts with children and helps them learn about sizes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322033 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1103733 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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