Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2018 31 May 2013

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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 are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They develop good relationships with her. Parents say their children love spending time with the childminder.  The childminder has a very good relationship with other professionals who are involved with the children. For example, she works closely with the local school to find out how she can support children's learning and development further.  The childminder seeks the views of parents and acts on any feedback given. For example, she has recently altered the way she communicates with parents about the food their children have eaten.  The childminder has a very good relationship with parents. The childminder has good systems in place which enable them to work together effectively. Parents know what their children are doing and develop this further at home.  Children make good progress. The childminder obtains detailed information about children's learning when they first start. This helps her to plan a range of activities to

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This provision is good

support children's learning and development from the beginning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently focus her teaching strategies, such as questioning sharply enough on raising children's speaking skills to the highest level.  The childminder's evaluations of her provision are not yet sufficiently focused on how she can improve her teaching even further to raise children's learning to an outstanding level.

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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

 focus teaching even more sharply on helping children to further develop their speaking skills  strengthen evaluations and identify more precisely improvements that can be made to teaching to enhance children's learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is keen to strengthen her provision further. She identifies training that will help her to improve her practice. For example, she has strengthened her observations and assessments following recent training. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms which may indicate possible abuse to children. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. In addition, she has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder maintains a good overview of where children are in their learning. She takes effective action when she identifies areas where children need further support. For example, she plans a range of activities to strengthen children's early writing skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge and skills well to support children's play and learning. For example, she understands how everyday routines can support children's mathematical development. Activities, such as counting the stairs and using drums to beat out numbers, strengthen their counting skills. The childminder observes children and notices what they are interested in. She plans activities to support their interests and build on their next steps in learning. For instance, she provides a range of opportunities for children who enjoy using different tools to develop their physical skills. For example, they enjoy helping to prepare and chop vegetables for lunch. Good support by the childminder help children to understand how tools, such as knives should be used safely.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

There is a well-organised environment that supports the areas of learning. This helps children to access resources independently. Children behave well and respond well to the childminder's clear behavioural expectations. They learn to share and take turns. For example, they take turns to pick objects out of a bag to help them choose a song to sing. Children understand when it is their turn and when it is the turn of the childminder. They enjoy helping the childminder in the garden. The childminder is committed to children learning in the outdoor environment. She plans in a range of activities for children to explore and learn outdoors. For example, children enjoy building dens outdoors. Activities, such as bug and butterfly hunts help children to learn about the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop a good range of skills which prepare them well for their eventual move on to school. They are engaged and motivated. They learn to count accurately and begin to recognise some numbers. Children enjoy looking at books. Older children handle books carefully and retell their favourite stories. Children learn how to keep themselves healthy. For example, young children learn about the food that is good for them and that some food is good for their teeth.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457252 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1066554 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Normanton, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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