Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date 8 November 2018 Previous inspection date 16 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 is caring and knows the children in her care very well. As a result, children are settled, involved and show high levels of emotional well-being. n Children have access to a broad range of activities. They make good progress in all areas of their development. The childminder monitors their ongoing development and plans for their next steps in learning. n The childminder has good relationships with parents and keeps them well informed about what their children are learning. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and praise the 'excellent level of care and education' provided. n The childminder and her co-childminder are good role models, teaching children to be kind and caring towards one another and helping them to build strong relationships. n The childminder uses the local environment well to extend children's learning. Children visit places of interest daily, such as museums and playgroups.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to encourage children to develop their creative skills and express themselves freely. n At times, routines and activities are not organised to maximise children's learning experiences.

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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 build on children's opportunities to express themselves freely and develop their creative skills more independently n review the organisation of activities to reduce the length of time children are waiting, to extend opportunities for learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by the children. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at a range of children's records, policies and procedures, and suitability records. n The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She understands her role and how to help protect children's safety and welfare. This includes knowing whom to contact to raise concerns and seek advice. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date and regularly shares activity ideas with other childminders in groups she attends. Children learn about different people and communities outside of their own experiences, for instance, as they watch videos about Remembrance Day and make their own poppies. The childminder works alongside a co-childminder. Together they evaluate the setting and decide on any enhancements that will improve outcomes for children. For example, they plan to link two rooms together to provide further support for children of different ages.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has formed strong bonds with all children who attend the setting. She knows how children learn and develop and supports children as they play. She follows the children's lead, allowing them to reshape activities and learn together. For example, the childminder uses the internet to extend children's knowledge as they learn about worms. The childminder monitors children's development closely, ensuring all children are making progress. She supports children to achieve through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated experiences. For example, as children play with alphabet pasta their literacy skills are reinforced as they find the letters in their name.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment with a wide range of resources for the children to access. She is a positive role model and children are well behaved. The childminder encourages children to help each other and to be aware of rules and boundaries. For example, an older child explains to a younger child the dangers of having rice on the floor as they sweep it up together. The childminder supports children's understanding of being healthy. Children are provided with healthy meals. The childminder promotes hygiene practices, such as handwashing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages make good progress in relation to their individual starting points. The childminder has a strong focus on supporting children's social and emotional development, communication and physical skills. As a result, children are well prepared for their future learning. Children learn about the world around them and they are caring and kind. This is demonstrated as the children enjoy having an active role in caring for the childminder's cats and dog.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321916 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10060218 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Normanton, Wakefield. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years old. She works with a co-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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