Childminder EY376815

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 June 2018 16 October 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 is skilled at following young children's lead. She has a good knowledge of their interests and uses this to enhance their play. Young children engage for extended lengths of time and make choices about their learning.  The childminder understands how to prepare older children for school. She helps them to develop early literacy skills and teaches them relevant mathematical concepts through routine and everyday activities.  Children have developed secure bonds with the childminder and show they feel safe and happy. She gathers robust information from parents about their specific care routines and needs. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being.  The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's progress and activities. She uses this information to plan next steps and help them to make good progress in each area of learning.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents and other professionals,

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This provision is good

including school teachers. She shares information about children's care and learning regularly. This helps to promote continuity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are times when the childminder does not provide enough time for young children to answer her or show their knowledge when she asks them questions.  The childminder is currently developing ways to collect parents' feedback to help her evaluate the setting and drive improvements forward.

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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

 provide further time for young children to think carefully and respond to questions to help them fully develop their communication and language skills  enhance ways to collect feedback from parents to drive improvements forward in pursuit of excellence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder, and her self-evaluation.  The inspector obtained verbal and written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder regularly refreshes her skills and knowledge to work with children. She uses network meetings with other professionals to share good practice and accesses online training to develop her understanding of child protection procedures. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes risk assessments when she takes children on trips and practices fire drills regularly. This helps children learn how to keep themselves safe in emergencies. The childminder understands her role to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder monitors the progress children make across all areas of learning to help her identify areas of slower progress. For example, she highlighted a gap in mathematical development and discussed this with parents and teachers to help them work together to further develop children's skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder prepares the outdoor environment for young children to develop exploratory skills and curiosity. For example, children use paintbrushes and water to make marks on the pavement and copy the childminder as she writes the letters in their name. Children listen to stories with interest and delight in lifting the flaps in the book to reveal animals, laughing as they make the different animal sounds. The childminder collects information from parents about children's current stage of development when they first join the setting. She uses this information to contribute to their starting point assessments and plan activities. Parents are involved in their children's ongoing learning and are happy with their children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment for children and their families. She is responsive to children's needs and provides a good level of care. For example, she has an excellent knowledge of children's individual routines and ensures they have the opportunity for rest, snacks and drinks. The childminder promotes children's good health and encourages them to be independent. For example, young children enjoy choosing their own fresh fruit and try a range of different fresh vegetables for lunch. They benefit from fresh air outdoors and the childminder talks to them about keeping safe and hydrated in the sun. The childminder is a good role model for children and encourages them to be kind and respectful towards others. She teaches them about other people and places in the world around them. Children's behaviour is very good.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working in the stages of development typical for their age. Young children show high levels of independence and are developing good social skills, such as when they attend toddler groups. Children show enthusiasm in their learning and are keen to participate in activities with the childminder. They show confidence in their own ability and thrive on the consistent praise they receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376815 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1104808 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Thornes, Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and Friday from 7.30am until 9am then from 3pm until 5.30pm, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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