Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date 7 December 2018 Previous inspection date 4 March 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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This provision is good

n The childminder places a high priority on her professional development. She uses a range of strategies to help develop her knowledge of how children learn. These include completing training courses, researching new ideas and networking with other childminders. n The childminder is a positive role model. She is patient, caring and consistent in her approach towards children. This helps to support children's emotional development. Children learn to be polite and helpful. Their behaviour is good. n The childminder successfully implements a comprehensive range of policies and procedures, which helps her to keep children safe. She reviews the policies regularly and shares these with parents. n The childminder interacts skilfully with children to support the development of their good language and communication skills. She provides an ongoing commentary during play activities and introduces new words to help develop children's vocabulary.

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This provision is good

n Children have free access to a wide range of fun resources, inside. This motivates children who prefer to learn indoors to explore and contributes towards them making good progress. n The childminder does not consistently focus the use of observations and assessments to inform precise planning that helps promote the best possible outcomes for children. n The childminder does not offer as wide a range of activities outdoors to benefit those children who prefer to learn outside.

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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 the use of observations and assessments to help sharply focus planning for children's learning n enhance the range of activities outdoors to support children who prefer to learn outside.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living and working in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and can identify signs of possible concerns about a child's welfare. She understands the procedures to follow in response to these. The childminder assesses and minimises risks to help ensure children are safe in her home and during outings. She reflects effectively on her practice to identify any areas for development. The childminder asks children and parents for feedback and takes this into account when making any changes. She works closely with parents and staff at other settings attended by children in her care. The childminder ensures that there is a regular and effective two-way exchange of information. This supports a consistent approach to children's learning and development needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports the development of children's early mathematical skills well. She skilfully asks questions and gives children plenty of time to identify shapes and to count objects during activities. For example, children choose from circular and square mirrors. They tell the childminder how many of each shape they can see. Children explore using all of their senses, while they investigate the contents of a bag containing kaleidoscopes, spinning tops and noise-making instruments. They concentrate as they work out how to create different effects, such as those that are like thunder or rain. The childminder involves children in story time, asking them to provide sounds to represent animals or vehicles that are portrayed in the book. This helps to engage their interest and promote their good early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop secure attachments to the childminder and enjoy plenty of cuddles. They are content and confident in the welcoming environment. The childminder provides frequent praise and encouragement for children to 'have-a-go'. She supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles well. Children explain why they need to wash their hands before eating. They benefit from fresh air and exercise daily. The childminder ensures that children have opportunities to find out about their community. Children enjoy regular trips to local parks, libraries and play groups with the childminder. This helps them to develop their understanding of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and motivated to learn. They ask a wealth of questions and are eager to understand why things happen and how they work. Children concentrate for significant periods, relative to their ages. They are developing the skills required for their future learning and the eventual move on to school. For example, children learn to dress themselves and follow good hygiene routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413972 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10060211 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 4 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early education for three-year old children.

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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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Registers

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