Childminder EY500804

Inspection date 17 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 is ambitious for children in her care to succeed and achieve well. She provides a caring and exciting environment indoors and out to support children's learning and development. n The childminder engages well with parents to help children make a smooth and effective start to their learning. She gathers detailed information to accurately assess children's starting points and plan for their further achievement. n The childminder strongly encourages children's positive behaviour and personal development. She is a good role model and promotes good manners and kindness to others. n The childminder actively encourages the development of children's social skills and awareness of others. For example, children have many opportunities to interact with other children on visits to parks, museums and playgroups, as well as visiting the elderly. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe from harm.

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The provision is good

She teaches them how to play safely and manage risks. n Parents appreciate the care the childminder provides. They welcome the guidance she gives and the regular and frequent information on children's progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder's reflection on her practice is not focused sharply on raising the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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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 strengthen procedures to evaluate and improve the quality of teaching further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder works well with other settings children attend and helps to promote continuity in their learning. She consults well with parents to gather their views and support future improvements to her overall provision. She provides a wide range of carefully planned activities to promote all aspects of children's learning skills. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder makes good use of information from professional bodies and the local authority to ensure her knowledge of child protection, including helping to prevent children from being radicalised, is robust and up to date. She is vigilant and ensures her premises are free from risks.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She accurately assesses children's ongoing achievement and uses the information gained well to plan for the next steps in their learning. The childminder promotes children's communication skills well. For example, she repeats words and phrases the children say to help clarify and extend their speech. She plans work to build regularly on children's interests and enthusiasms. For example, she helps children to develop their hand-to-eye coordination through using a hammer and nails for weaving activities to create pumpkin characters. She responds well to children's changing interests, such as developing water play around the toy boats they brought in.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds strong relationships with children from the start. She helps them to feel safe, secure and confident. She helps children to develop an appreciation of healthy eating through, for example, providing a range of carefully planned and well- balanced meals and snacks. She provides good support for parents for their children's toilet training and self-care. She provides good opportunities for babies and young children to sleep comfortably when they need to. She encourages children to be proud of their achievements and celebrate each other's success. For example, she uses praise and humour to build children's confidence and self-awareness.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. The childminder identifies any gaps in their achievement and takes steps to address them. Children learn to follow instructions and persist at tasks. Children make good progress in their number and their counting skills. She helps them compare the size and colours of the different boats in their water play. Children learn to recognise patterns and sort objects in their nature-play activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500804 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10077071 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates in term-time only from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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