Childminder EY369849

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 February 2018 30 June 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 develop strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They are happy and well settled in the childminder's care. Children behave well.  The well-qualified childminder and her assistant develop good partnerships with parents. For example, they work closely with parents to get a good understanding of children's interests and routines. Parents are well informed about their children's progress.  Children make good progress and have positive attitudes towards learning. They engage well in activities and use good imaginative skills, such as playing with the dinosaur world.  The childminder uses her daily interactions with children to help them to learn and develop. For example, she asks children questions that take account of their age and which help to build on what they already know.  The childminder and her assistant effectively promote children's language development, including for those who speak English as an additional language. They help them to

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This provision is good

learn good communication skills in preparation for school.  The childminder works well with other professionals who are involved in children's care and education. This helps to provide continuity for children throughout their day.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder's assistant undertakes professional development opportunities, systems for monitoring performance to support their ongoing development are still evolving.  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

 sharpen the focus on monitoring the assistant's practice and help raise the quality of teaching and learning and further support professional development  develop opportunities for children to use and learn about everyday technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children, the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written form during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's development files, planning and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the procedures to follow to report their concerns about a child's welfare. Safety is a priority and potential risks are identified and minimised. The childminder and her assistant supervise children effectively throughout the day to ensure their ongoing safety. The childminder maintains her professional development through regular training opportunities. She ensures her assistant understands his responsibility to promote children's welfare and she regularly monitors this aspect of his role. The childminder has developed action plans for future improvements, such as developing the garden further, to support different stages of children's development. Written feedback from parents shows they are happy with the care and education their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Assessments of children's progress are used well to monitor their successes and identify any gaps in learning. This helps children make good progress in all areas of learning, overall. Children are helped to develop their mathematical skills well. For example, they count enthusiastically and learn about shapes through making their own sandwiches and doing craft activities. The childminder motivates children with consistent praise and acknowledgement of their achievements. Children enjoy playing with the dolls, dressing them and pretending to feed them. They have fun playing in the doll's house and pretend to put the dolls to bed. The childminder provides activities that help support early literacy skills. For example, children enjoy drawing round their hands and the childminder helps them to recognise letters in their names.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's and her assistant's positive approach to behaviour management help children learn appropriate boundaries and expectations. Children respond well to them. They enjoy their company and often invite them to join in their play. Children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks. They receive good support to learn about healthy lifestyles. Children and adults sit together at mealtimes which are happy, social occasions. They have many opportunities for play in the fresh air. Children enjoy bouncing on the trampoline and rocking on the seesaw. Children express their needs well. For example, it begins to snow but they do not want to build a snowman, they want to go inside as they say 'it is too cold'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills that prepare them for their future learning and eventual move on to school. For example, they are polite and manage their feelings well. Children are keen to be independent and develop good social skills. For instance, they regularly visit play areas where they can build their relationship skills, such as sharing and turn taking. Children select toys from the available resources. They enjoy listening to stories and confidently select these from a wide range of books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369849 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1087298 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the Eastmoor area of Wakefield. The childminder operates from 7.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. She has a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder works alongside her husband who is her assistant. She 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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Telephone number

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