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 provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children have access to a range of stimulating experiences which extends their learning across all areas of the curriculum. n Children feel safe and secure and have good relationships with the childminder and his co-childminder. As a result, children show confidence and high levels of well-being. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills extremely well, using a range of successful techniques. n The childminder forms good relationships with parents from the start. He provides them with daily feedback and involves them in their children's learning and development. n The childminder works closely with his co-childminder to evaluate their current practice effectively. For example, they discuss the day's events and reflect on how well the activities engaged children. They use their findings to improve their future activity

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently encourage children to be more independent in completing some tasks. 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 improve children's opportunities to complete tasks they are capable of doing by themselves, to help children gain further independence 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 premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and the children and considered the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at samples of children's learning files and records, along with a range of other documentation. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at a range of written feedback from parents. n The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity together.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to keep the children safe. He completes detailed risk assessments of the premises and the wider environments used by the children. The childminder is aware of the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. He knows how to deal with any concerns he may have about a child's welfare. The childminder reflects on his practice and has clear ideas on how to develop the setting further. For example, he plans to enhance the outdoor area to provide a wider range of experiences for the children. The childminder has good relationships with parents. They praise his calm and caring nature and state that their child's development 'has come on leaps and bounds'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children and families well. He involves parents in obtaining children's starting points using a variety of different methods, such as through home visits. The childminder's assessments of what children can do are accurate. He closely monitors children's ongoing development and plans for their next steps in learning. Children make good progress in all areas of their development. All children benefit from the positive interaction of the childminder. For example, children are encouraged to investigate bugs with magnifying glasses on the light box, describing what they can see.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have access to a wide range of resources. The childminder offers a varied curriculum designed to promote children's next steps in learning. Children are confident and show good relationships with the childminder. For instance, they eagerly seek him out to read stories. Children are well behaved and polite. For example, they say 'please' and 'thank you' without being prompted. Children learn about the importance of being healthy and following hygiene practices. This is shown as they wash their hands before eating. Children learn about the natural world as they visit different places in the local community. The childminder promotes children's understanding of similarities and differences in the wider world. For example, they learn about different traditions and celebrations, such as Remembrance Day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their starting points. They are supported well, especially in their physical, social, emotional, communication and language development. Children are working comfortably within the range of development expected for their age. They are developing the skills needed for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY321391 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10084175 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 17 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in the Normanton area of Wakefield. He 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. He 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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