Childminder 321755

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 July 2018 1 May 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

 The childminder has a gentle and caring nature. She gets to know children well and forms strong bonds with them. Children are self-assured and confidently follow their own interests and make decisions about their play.  The childminder is playful and enthusiastically plays alongside children to make learning fun. Children are keen learners and make good progress towards the early learning goals.  Children behave very well. The childminder consistently and positively reinforces rules and boundaries so that children know what she expects. She helps children to develop good manners and be considerate to others.  The experienced childminder is committed to providing the best possible service she can for children and their families. She reflects on her practice well to identify her strengths and plan relevant developments. For instance, she has recently introduced even greater opportunities for children to engage in sensory exploration.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's imaginative skills even further as they engage in self-chosen activities.  Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to ask questions that challenge children's thinking and help them to extend their ideas.

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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

 make the most of opportunities that arise to help children to build on their good imaginative skills further  provide greater opportunities for children to develop their thinking skills and answer questions that support them to extend their ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises that the childminder uses for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documents and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the children and considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder knows how children learn and monitors their progress well. She is keen to develop professionally and regularly attends training to strengthen her knowledge, skills and practice successfully. For example, she has developed a greater understanding of how to identify and plan for repeated patterns of behaviour observed in children's play. The childminder works well with parents to promote a shared approach to children's learning and care. She involves parents in the assessment process and provides ideas about how they can support their child's learning at home. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder makes sure that her knowledge of child protection matters is current and up to date. She knows exactly what action to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder carries out rigorous risk assessments to ensure that children are safe in her home and during outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of her observations and assessments to plan precisely for children's future learning. She enthusiastically reads stories and helps children to hear and say initial letter sounds. Children draw circles and lines as they paint with water. They use a variety of tools to mould and shape dough. The childminder takes opportunities that arise to help children to count and identify shapes to build on their mathematical skills successfully. She is supportive and provides sensitive guidance to help children to persevere and gain new skills. The childminder develops good working relationships with local schools. She shares important information with them to promote consistency in children's learning and care well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children boldly explore the stimulating and well-resourced indoor and outdoor environments. They play cooperatively together and learn to share and take turns. The childminder provides healthy snacks and ensures that children follow good hygiene routines. Children are energetic and have a wonderful time playing outdoors. They develop good physical skills and expertly climb apparatus. Parent's feedback is very complimentary. They say that children look forward to attending the setting and are 'very well cared for'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are sociable and demonstrate friendly behaviour to others. They are interested in technology and know how to operate programmable toys. Children link sounds to letters and recognise their own name. They develop good number skills and spontaneously count as they play. These are just some of the many skills that children gain in readiness for future learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321755 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1090935 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 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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