Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2018 25 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

 The childminder completes regular, comprehensive and accurate observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses these to effectively plan for children's next steps in learning. The childminder monitors children's progress to identify and address any gaps in their learning and development.  The childminder supports children effectively as they move from home to her provision. Settling-in procedures are tailored to the individual needs of each child and their family and help children to develop secure emotional attachments to the childminder.  The childminder has established strong working partnerships with parents, early years professionals and teachers from the local schools children attend. This helps to promote an all-round collaborative approach to children's learning and development.  The childminder takes children on a wide range of outings in the community. They go to local parks, playgroups, music and rhyme sessions and the local library. These

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This provision is good

experiences help children to understand their local community, develop good social skills and understand the world around them.  Babies show they feel safe and secure with the childminder through their play and interactions. She treats them with kindness and care and helps children gain a sense of belonging.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not target professional development opportunities precisely enough to help raise the quality of her practice to an even higher 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 the plans for professional development to help extend knowledge, skills and teaching practices 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. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding activities.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and older children from the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has addressed the recommendations for improvement from her last inspection. For example, children have regular opportunities to plant and grow vegetables. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is very clear and confident about her role in ensuring children's safety and their overall welfare. She regularly updates her knowledge of safeguarding through training and knows who to contact in the event of a concern about a child. The childminder works with an assistant at busy periods. She supervises her assistant's practice and keeps him updated with key information. This helps to promote consistency in the care they offer to children. The childminder reflects on her practice and encourages parents and children to share their views about her provision through verbal feedback and questionnaires. Parents comment very positively about the care that the childminder provides and the progress that their children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder is an experienced practitioner. She has a secure understanding of the age group she is working with. She provides babies with a running commentary as she plays alongside them, pausing at appropriate moments for a response. The childminder interacts extremely well with children. For example, during a game of 'hidey boo' the childminder uses a scarf to cover their face and gain their attention and then waits for a response. High priority is placed on developing babies' communication and language skills. The childminder sings familiar songs. Babies smile and gurgle at her and demonstrate their interest and engagement. Older children are provided with a broad range of interesting opportunities. Resources are clearly labelled and easily accessible. This enables children to make choices in their play and extend their curiosity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents from the start to share information about children's care routines and individual needs. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air, exercise and fresh fruit at snack times. Regular tummy-time sessions help babies develop their muscles and build head, neck and upper body strength. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She gives them clear, consistent rules and boundaries which are appropriate to children's age and stage of development. Regular use of praise and encouragement helps to support children's confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and achieve the milestones expected for their age and stage of development. They develop skills to help prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including school. Children develop good levels of self-esteem and they socialise with other children and adults at various groups in the community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375962 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1104800 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 lives in South Elmsall, near Pontefract. The childminder occasionally works with her husband as an assistant. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, for 45 weeks of the year. She has an early years qualification at level 3. 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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Telephone number

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