Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date 16 January 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder understands how children learn through play and has a very good knowledge of children's interests. She provides an effective balance of planned and independent activities. Children make good progress and are motivated to learn. n Older children have very good levels of concentration and excellent problem-solving skills. They maintain focus on activities of their choosing and show emerging mathematical skills as they talk about numerals they see in pictures. n The childminder has developed secure relationships with children who attend. Children show they feel safe with her and develop good levels of self-confidence and self- esteem. n The childminder completes sharp and precise assessments of children's ongoing progress. She has an excellent understanding of the different areas of learning for children and shares her knowledge with children's parents. This helps to promote continuity of learning for children.

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This provision is good

n The childminder regularly enhances her skills to work with children and has high expectations for her provision and those who attend. She is committed to providing high standards of care and learning and strives towards excellence. n On occasion, the childminder's teaching during planned activities is not sharply focused on helping children to make progress towards their individual goals. n The childminder has not started to develop partnerships with other settings that children will attend in the near future, such as school. She has not gathered information to help her fully prepare children for the next stage of their learning.

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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 focus teaching more sharply during planned activities to help children make rapid progress towards their individual learning goals n develop effective partnership working with other settings that children will attend, to help them be fully prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder. n The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and develops her skills to work with children. For example, she has developed her understanding of the importance of outdoor learning and physical exercise. This has had a positive impact on children's health and physical development. Children enjoy activities outdoors and spend more time in the fresh air. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. She has robust procedures to follow if she has concerns about their welfare. The childminder monitors the progress children make through her observations and assessments. She knows how to access support from other professionals to close any gaps in children's learning. The childminder has built strong relationships with children's parents. They are particularly pleased with the activities provided as they show how well she knows children's individual interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides exciting activities for children to explore and enjoy. Young children use their senses to explore the feeling of an ice block and express themselves creatively as they paint with it. Children discuss the different colours that they can mix. The childminder extends this by asking them to think critically and guess what might happen next. Older children show impressive problem-solving skills as they complete 100-piece jigsaws. The childminder uses praise and support to help them keep working together and persevere to complete their self-chosen challenge. The childminder collects information from parents about what children already know upon entry. This helps her to form baseline assessments and plan challenging activities from the start.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has effective procedures to follow to help her get to know children before they start. She prepares activities that children are interested in, which helps them to settle quickly into their play. Children show happiness as they smile and laugh during their play. They develop good social skills and the childminder encourages them to be kind and caring towards each other. Children's behaviour is positive and the childminder uses specific praise to help them understand the things they have done well. The childminder includes special events and festivals in her planned activities to help children gain an understanding of the world around them. The childminder actively promotes children's good health. Children enjoy healthy meals and have an awareness of good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen, interested learners. They regularly set challenges for themselves and have a growing confidence in their own ability. Older children develop good communication skills as they discuss ideas and work together. Children are working in the stages typically expected for their age and make good progress in relation to their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539664 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10089468 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Castleford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-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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