Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2018 13 November 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder is extremely kind and caring. She is highly tuned into the individual needs of children and promotes their health and well-being to the highest levels. They demonstrate high levels of self-esteem and are extremely happy and secure in her care.  Children are exceptionally confident in their abilities and eager to learn. They develop complex ideas and themes during play and cooperate with one another extremely well.  The childminder's teaching is consistently good and some aspects are outstanding. She provides a wealth of activities that ignites children's curiosity and contributes to the highly positive attitude toward learning that children demonstrate.  Partnerships with other settings that children attend are effective. The childminder seeks information about what children are learning in nursery so that she can extend this during their time in her care.  Parents are very happy with all aspects of the service the childminder provides. They

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This provision is good

welcome regular information about the progress their children make and contribute to assessments of their learning.  Children make good progress in their learning. They achieve levels of development that are typical for their age range and are ready for later learning when they start school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always identify precise priorities for her professional development to help raise the quality of her teaching to consistently outstanding levels.

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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

 identify more precise ways to build on the good quality of teaching and to help raise children's achievements to the highest levels across all areas of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home that are used by children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed its impact on children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She also looked at relevant documents, such as evidence of the suitability checks carried out on persons in the household.  The inspection carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at written feedback provided by parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced. This contributes to her secure knowledge of how children learn and develop new skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms that children may be at risk of harm. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder welcomes advice from other professionals and seeks feedback from parents and children. She reviews her practice and identifies ways to improve. For example, she has developed a dedicated space in her home for children to play in, which has enabled her to provide a wider range of activities and experiences for them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate observations of children at play and assesses their achievements against the expected range of development typical for their age. She then plans an effective balance of adult-led activities and opportunities for them to lead their own learning. Children demonstrate good imaginative skills. For example, they hold a puppet show and use available toys to act out parts of a familiar story. Younger children practise newly discovered physical skills as they become increasingly mobile. Older children develop creative skills. For example, they design their own patterns on rocks with paint. The childminder's interactions with children are highly skilful. This contributes to their good achievements in communication and language development. Young children use gestures and facial expressions to communicate their needs. Older children demonstrate an extensive vocabulary and engage in complex conversations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder uses highly effective methods to encourage children's good behaviour. Children are kind, considerate and very tolerant of one another. Children are extremely independent. The childminder teaches them to manage their own care needs and to consider ways to keep themselves safe. For example, they diligently tidy up toys, explaining they need to keep the floor clear so that younger children do not trip. Children have remarkable knowledge of healthy lifestyles. They confidently discuss the nutritional benefits of fruit and the importance of exercise. The childminder seeks opportunities for children to learn about their community and the wider world. This helps to give them a strong understanding of the values and beliefs of others. For example, they take part in lawn games with elderly members of the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children achieve levels of development that are typical for their age range, and some exceed this. They benefit from appropriately challenging activities that help to maintain their enthusiasm to learn. Children develop skills in mathematics and literacy that give them a secure foundation for later learning. For example, they identify letters in their name and make good attempts to write them on worksheets the childminder has prepared. They count and compare the pieces of fruit they have at snack time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY100042 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1064250 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early years 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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