Nicholson, Toni Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2018 11 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

 Children have very good relationships with the childminder and with each other. They play well together and listen to each other's ideas. Older children are kind to younger children and help them do things they find more difficult, such as putting things in boxes.  Children make good progress. They are engaged and motivated. The childminder uses her knowledge and skills effectively to identify what children need to learn next and plan challenging activities to support this.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. Parents are well informed about what their children enjoy doing and where they are in their learning. The childminder obtains detailed information from parents about children's learning at home.  The childminder works well with local schools and nurseries. She shares information with teachers about children's learning. She also obtains detailed information from school about how she can extend children's learning further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not give older children the time they need to express and explain their understanding and share their thoughts and ideas.  The childminder has not fully explored ways to raise her quality of teaching to the highest 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

 strengthen opportunities for older children to more fully express their thoughts and ideas  extend knowledge and skills even further to sustain children's progress at the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor 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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of signs and symptoms which may indicate possible abuse of children. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder strengthens her understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty, through regular training. She monitors children's learning and takes effective action when further support is required. The childminder is keen to improve her childminding and obtains the views of parents and children. She identifies areas where she could strengthen her provision further. The childminder also attends network meetings to strengthen her knowledge and understanding further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports younger children's speaking skills effectively. She is a good role model. For example, she gets down to children's level and listens carefully. She repeats and extends what they are saying and talks in simple sentences. This helps toddlers to combine two words and copy phrases. The childminder places a high priority on children using their imaginations. For instance, she provides a range of open-ended resources, such as cardboard boxes, to support this. This helps children become motivated and engaged as they use boxes to create a house for monsters. The childminder uses her assessments well to identify what children need to learn next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good relationships with the childminder. Parents comment that their children enjoy being with her and are very happy in her care. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence. For example, they learn how to put on their own coats and shoes. Younger children feed themselves and attempt to put things away. The childminder helps children to follow the behavioural expectations of the setting. She consistently reminds children of what behaviour she expects. She encourages children to adopt healthy lifestyles. Although parents provide meals, the childminder has a clear healthy eating policy which is shared with parents. This helps to ensure a healthy balanced diet. Children also enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. For example, they enjoy playing outside in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress. They gain a good range of skills, which prepares them well for school. Children learn to use pencils and crayons with good control. Older children develop their literacy and mathematics skills. For example, they learn to write their name and recognise some letters and numbers. Children learn to play together. They are confident to express their own points of view. Older children begin to understand and accept that other people may have different points of view.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434627 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1105347 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Castleford, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She cares for children from 8am until 5.30pm. The childminder provides funded places 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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