Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 2018 15 January 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

 The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children where their learning needs are met well, overall.  The childminder is committed to improving her professional knowledge and skills. She embarks upon training opportunities which positively impact on her practice and help children to make good progress in their learning.  Children's progress is reviewed over time. The childminder identifies any areas where children may require additional support, to help narrow any possible gaps in their learning.  The childminder is committed to improving the quality of her provision. She evaluates the effectiveness of aspects of her practice with her co-childminder and has identified some ways she can improve.  Children behave exceptionally well. They receive consistent messages from the childminder and co-childminder about behavioural expectations within the home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently focus her teaching strategies on raising older children's speaking skills to the highest level.  Although teaching is good overall, younger children are not always provided with activities that are stimulating enough to fully engage them and promote their learning even further.

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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 older children to further develop their speaking skills  provide even more stimulating activities that help fully engage younger children and promote their learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her co- childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection.  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. Strong arrangements are in place to keep the childminder updated with any changes to guidance or legislation from her Local Safeguarding Children Board. She knows who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made against her. Effective risk assessments ensure children are kept safe at all times, indoors and outdoors. Overall, the childminder maintains a good overview of the educational activities she provides. She works very well with her co-childminder and provides a wide range of experiences that reflects children's interests. Partnerships with local schools where children also attend are very good. High-quality information is shared which helps to develop a joined-up approach to supporting children's individual learning needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She demonstrates strong skills in supporting younger children's communication skills. She uses effective strategies, such as modelling words and repeating what children say, to help them build up their vocabulary. Older children enjoy activities where they can explore and investigate materials. For instance, the childminder fills a tray with resources, such as powder paint, water and feathers. Children make marks with the feathers and explore colour mixing when they rub their hands together. Parents are continuously updated with the progress their children are making. Events, such as coffee mornings, are provided by the childminders where parents talk about how they can work together and move children's learning forward.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children access a warm and welcoming home environment where their emotional needs are well supported. Effective arrangements are in place to help children to become familiar with the setting. Children are confident learners who develop strong relationships with the childminder, co-childminder and other children. Strong partnerships with parents ensure children's needs are met. Effective information sharing provides continuity and consistency in the care children receive. Written comments from parents support this view. They describe how well their children are supported and how they appreciate the excellent communication they have with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop the key skills and knowledge they require in readiness for school. Older children count objects, such as plastic eggs, as they play. They look at books and ask questions about the pictures they can see. Younger children begin to use words and simple sentences to express themselves, naming objects they are playing with.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448980 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1066012 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Castleford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works alongside a co-childminder.

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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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