Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date 24 September 2018 Previous inspection date 19 June 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides a homely and welcoming environment. He shows a genuine interest in what children say and do and is responsive to their needs. Children are clearly very fond of the childminder and affectionately cuddle him. n The qualified childminder knows how children learn. He uses his good knowledge of children's interests and next steps to plan and deliver challenging activities. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. For example, he engages children in meaningful conversation and asks questions to help them to recall information successfully. Children have good conversational skills and are articulate communicators. n The childminder regularly reflects on his practice and is keen to continually strengthen and improve his service. He acts on feedback from parents to plan relevant developments. For instance, he plans to develop his garden to provide greater learning

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The provision is good

experiences for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to count and explore mathematical concepts as they engage in self-chosen activities. n The childminder's plans for professional development are not highly focused on enhancing his knowledge and teaching skills 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

n make the most of opportunities that arise to support children to count and build on their good mathematical skills further n focus ongoing professional development more sharply on developing knowledge and skills further to raise the overall quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household, a sample of policies and procedures and discussed children's assessments. n The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector considered the views of the children and parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder uses a broad range of effective communication methods to promote children's learning at home and in the setting. For example, he provides parents with activity ideas to help them to continue to support their child's learning at home. The childminder has good working relationships with the local school. He shares relevant information with them to promote continuity in children's learning and care successfully. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection matters. He knows what action to take if he has any concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of his accurate observations and assessments to track children's progress well and plan for their next stages in learning. He skilfully follows children's lead and joins in with their play, to build on their existing skills and competencies well. For instance, the childminder spends time teaching children how to catch balls. He sets up obstacle courses and encourages children to jump, hop, and kick footballs to extend their good physical skills even further. The childminder enthusiastically reads stories and uses interesting tones and voices to captivate children successfully. He encourages children to act out the story as he reads. Children are resourceful and excitedly recite key phrases from the book as they pretend to be the wolf.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. He provides lots of support and encouragement to help less confident children to participate in activities. Children behave well. They consistently use good manners and know how to take turns. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. He supports children to follow good hygiene routines and provides nutritious meals and snacks. Children play outdoors daily and often visit places of interest in the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic learners, who demonstrate a strong willingness to try new things. They develop many key skills in preparation for future learning and eventual moves to school. For instance, children are independent and confidentially explore the well-resourced environment. They competently put on their shoes and dress in outer clothing before going outside. Children demonstrate good physical skills as they expertly balance on apparatus. They are sociable and play harmoniously together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396853 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10059794 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 25 Date of previous inspection 19 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Altofts, Wakefield. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30 pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder.

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Registers

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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