Childminder EY366068

Inspection date 22 October 2018 Previous inspection date 29 June 2016

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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 reviews her assistants' practice regularly. She supports them to build on their skills through effective mentoring. She provides them with training opportunities to develop their knowledge further. n The childminder is caring towards children. She has successful arrangements to support their move into the setting. Children settle easily and quickly form strong attachments with the childminder. n The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She exchanges regular information with them about what children are learning so that they can continue activities at home. n The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's progress. She identifies any gaps in their learning quickly. She works well with professionals who provide additional support to help children catch up and attain the skills they need for school. n The childminder completes effective risk assessments to ensure the premises and

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The provision is good

outings are safe for children. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe, such as crossing the road safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not have fully effective partnerships with other settings children attend to ensure there is a shared approach to children's learning that promotes continuity. n At times, the childminder does not focus her planning sharply enough to support children to achieve to the best of their ability.

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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 develop more effective partnerships with other settings children attend to fully support the two-way flow of information about children's learning and development n focus planning to target children's next steps in learning more effectively so that they have the best possible opportunities to learn and achieve.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n The inspector spoke to children and assistants during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the ratio requirements and adheres to them. She is aware of changes or events that must be notified to Ofsted, such as a child becoming 16. The childminder checks her premises and equipment each day to ensure they are suitable and safe for children. The childminder has a good understanding of the safety requirements for car seats. She keeps a record of children's height and weight and makes sure seats are suitable for them. The childminder keeps relevant information and records about children. She keeps these securely and only makes them accessible to those who have a right to see them. The childminder and her assistants have a secure knowledge of their duty to protect children and participate in regular safeguarding training. They are confident about the possible signs of abuse and know what to do should a concern arise. The childminder

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

shares her policies with parents. She seeks the views of parents and children about her service. Children enjoy attending and parents comment that the childminder is reassuring and professional.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. Through effective assessment, she knows what children can do and overall, plans well for their next steps in learning. Children can access resources independently to support their play. They lead and engage in imaginative play, developing storylines based on favourite characters. Children have good communication and language development. Older children use a wide range of words and have secure conversational skills. The childminder takes them to music sessions where they sing and enjoy action rhymes. Children participate in a wide range of activities off the premises that extends their learning. They enjoy hunting for objects in the 'secret garden' and make models using clay. Children have opportunities to develop early writing skills. They begin to recognise familiar letters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She gives children clear boundaries to help them understand what is or is not acceptable behaviour. The childminder plans nutritious meals for children, taking into account a variety of dietary needs. Children are independent in self-care routines. They have good relationships. During outdoor play, the childminder shows them how to work together to make the seesaw work. Children have plenty of opportunities to play out in the fresh air and develop their physical skills, such as using large equipment at the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and develop the necessary skills they need to start nursery and school. Children learn about the diverse community they live in. They attend groups where they have opportunities to build friendships with a wider group of children. They develop secure social skills and learn the importance of sharing and taking turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366068 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10081334

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 28 Date of previous inspection 29 June 2016

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The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Wakefield. She operates her provision every day, all year round from 6am to 6.45pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with assistants.

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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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