Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 March 2018 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the requirement to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. Although some checks are completed, these are not shared with parents or used effectively to address any concerns about children's development.  The childminder does not always manage children's behaviour effectively. She does not explain why some behaviours are unacceptable or teach children to consider one another's needs and feelings.  Plans for children's learning do not focus precisely enough on what they most need to learn next. Children are not always supported effectively enough to catch up in the areas of learning where they make slower progress.  Children do not have sufficient opportunities to explore, investigate and develop their creativity. Activities are sometimes over-directed and do not allow children to express their own ideas and suggestions.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder gives children plenty of attention and praise that helps to raise their self-esteem.  The childminder seeks ways to build on her knowledge and skills. For example, she holds regular discussions with her co-childminder and her assistant to share new knowledge and ideas to help build on their teaching.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that the progress check for children aged between two and three years is completed on every child, and that this is shared with parents 20/04/2018

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 develop methods to promote children's good behaviour and support them to manage their feelings and understand the needs of others 20/04/2018

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 develop planning to ensure that children's learning needs are met more precisely and they are supported to make good progress across all areas of learning. 20/04/2018

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 provide more opportunities for children to independently explore, investigate and develop their own ideas during play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of all areas where children play and learn.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed its impact on children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documents, such as evidence of the suitability checks carried out on people living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection and took account of the views of others through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Although the childminder has completed some progress checks for children aged between two and three years, she is not fully aware of the need to share the information from these in a timely manner. Therefore, concerns about some aspects of children's learning and development are not addressed swiftly enough. The childminder works with her co- childminder to review practice and plan improvements. For example, they have rearranged furniture to make play spaces more appealing for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder helps to prepare children for their eventual move on to school. For example, she provides teachers with information about children's learning and development and talks to children about the new experiences ahead.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Plans do not always focus on areas of learning where children make less progress. Activities do not always give children scope to develop their interests or lead their own learning. For example, while making a greeting card, the childminder guides children's hands to put paint in a particular place. Furthermore, when children show an interest in exploring the paint on their hands, the childminder ends the activity and cleans their hands. The childminder encourages children to join in action rhymes and games. This helps them to develop balance and coordination. She reads with babies and demonstrates animal sounds, which helps them to develop some communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder handles children's frequent conflicts and frustrations calmly. However, she does not provide enough opportunities for them to learn more positive behaviours and cooperate during play. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise that helps to promote their physical health. They learn to manage their own self-care needs, which helps to promote their independence in preparation for school. The childminder has a quiet, gentle approach that helps to reassure children. They are happy and confident in her care. Children develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder reminds them to be careful of bumping into one another during active outdoor games. Parents share information about children's routines at home that help the childminder to meet their needs while in her care.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Some children do not make enough progress across all areas of learning. They are not supported well enough to make faster progress when the childminder has noted achievements that are less than typical for their age. Children develop skills in mathematics and literacy that help to prepare them for later learning. For example, they recognise their name on the wall and count out objects to match a number.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546551 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1112901 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Upton, Pontefract. She works from the home of another childminder in Wakefield. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm all year round, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. 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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