Childminder 321901

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 June 2018 24 June 2015

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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 develop a strong sense of belonging as they form secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They speak tenderly to children and provide appropriate praise and encouragement, so that children feel good about themselves. This reinforces children's self-confidence and emotional well-being.  The childminder successfully engages parents in her practice. They actively contribute to initial assessments. There are regular verbal exchanges of information about their children's progress. Children benefit greatly from this shared approach to their care and learning, and make good progress.  The experienced childminder and her assistant have high expectations of children and are enthusiastic in their approach towards their work with children. The childminder uses her observations well to assess children's achievements and to plan for their future learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's and her assistant's first-aid qualification has recently expired. Although she has identified this and booked them both on a course, there is a short gap between their qualification expiring and them completing the course.  The childminder does not place a high enough focus on checking the quality of her teaching and that of her assistant. and the impact this has on children's learning, to raise teaching and practices even further.

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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

 obtain an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification. 30/06/2018

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 monitor practice to focus more closely on the quality of teaching and the impact it has on children's learning to raise practices even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder, following the observation of an activity.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and observed activities. She spoke to the childminder's assistant and to the children at appropriate times while they played.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, such as children's records.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and took account of the views of parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has allowed her first-aid certificate and that of her assistant to lapse due to finding a suitable venue that fits the childminder's needs. However, the impact on children's welfare is minimal. This is because the childminder and her assistant know how to respond in the event of a minor accident or emergency. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant are alert to the signs that indicate concerns about children's welfare. The childminder clearly understands her responsibilities with regards to child protection and is familiar with local safeguarding procedures. The childminder and her assistant work together effectively in a coordinated team. They have regular discussions about the experiences they provide for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes observations of children as they play. She reflects on what she knows about children's achievements in their learning and development to identify what they need to learn next. The childminder and her assistant are skilled in building on children's next steps in their learning with a wide range of exciting activities and learning experiences. Children are motivated and interested in learning. They listen to instructions and follow the childminder's expectations very well. There are many opportunities where children engage in conversation with the childminder and her assistant. This helps to develop children's speaking and listening skills and to promote their understanding. For example, children play imaginatively, developing a story. They reflect on what they already know about the food and equipment as they play together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They promote good manners and encourage children to respect each other. The childminder involves them in making decisions about what they would like to play with next. Children play cooperatively and learn to share and take turns. For example, children learn to pass each other equipment and wait for their friends to find a card when they play a game. The childminder promotes children's understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle. She provides nutritious home- cooked meals for children. Following physical activities, the childminder talks to children about how this has increased their heartbeat and helps them to consider why they may need a drink.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently play, learn and explore in the childminder's company. They learn number names and words about position as they join in with familiar rhymes. Children repeat familiar words and join in with the actions as they sing together. Younger children explore making marks and learn colour names. Older children learn mathematical language about quantities and recognise written numerals as they play. Children learn to independently use the toilet and follow good handwashing routines. They are beginning to develop the skills and knowledge needed to help prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321901 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1090939 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Ossett, near Wakefield. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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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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