Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date 29 January 2019 Previous inspection date 8 September 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 reflects on her practice and accurately recognises areas to improve her setting even further. She identifies opportunities to build on her professional development and accesses training to develop her skills and knowledge. n The childminder involves parents well in their children's learning. Parents are encouraged to contribute to initial assessments regarding their children's starting points. They are regularly informed about their children's progress. n Children learn in a bright and motivating environment. The childminder provides a wide range of interesting and imaginative experiences to engage children and promote their curiosity. n The childminder monitors children's progress closely, using regular observations and assessments. She uses this information to plan a range of activities to extend children's learning during their play. Children make good progress. n Children have strong attachments to the caring childminder. They enjoy their time with

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This provision is good

her. The childminder's knowledge of each child's care routine helps her to support their emotional and physical well-being effectively. n Sometimes, the childminder steps in too quickly and asks children questions without giving them sufficient time and opportunity to think, process their thoughts and respond. n Although children thoroughly enjoy a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables at mealtimes, the childminder misses opportunities to develop children's understanding of the importance of a healthy diet.

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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 create more opportunities to give children additional time to think through their ideas and work things out, to help them respond to questions with greater success n provide clear messages to children about why it is important to have a healthy diet, to support their growing understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at samples of children's records. She looked at a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding policy and procedures. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her co-childminder understand local safeguarding procedures very well. They know what action to take if they have concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder has a wide range of written policies and procedures that she shares with parents to help to ensure that they are aware of her expectations. She identifies potential hazards in her home and in the purpose-built playroom, and minimises the risks to help keep children safe. The childminder builds useful relationships with local nurseries and schools to help promote the continuity of care in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy the challenge of completing jigsaw puzzles and games. They showcased their mathematical and critical thinking skills as they compared jigsaw pieces, counted during routines, and used their fingers to add and subtract numbers. The childminder helps children develop their physical confidence. For example, they take part in activities to gain coordination and control over their large muscles while balancing on tyres in the extensive outdoor space. The childminder is an enthusiastic teacher. She is animated in her interactions with children. She inspires children and ignites their curiosity. For instance, children giggled and laughed when they explored cereal in the floor tray.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created a warm and welcoming environment. She promotes children's positive behaviour at all times. Children learn to follow daily routines. They take their coats and shoes off and find their own slippers. The childminder offers consistent praise to children and is extremely calm and patient. The childminder takes children on outings to a range of places. This helps them to develop an awareness of the wider world and supports them to develop their social skills. Children are confident and happy. For example, they greeted visitors with a friendly welcome and enthusiastically showed them their toys and games. The childminder and her co-childminder support children to develop skills, such as sharing with others and taking turns, and encourage children to use good manners in their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Young children enjoy handling books and listening to stories. Their mathematical skills are developing well as the childminder incorporates numbers, counting, shape and size into everyday routines and activities. Children are motivated learners and are developing the key skills they need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423579 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064314 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 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 8 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 9.30am to 2.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with another childminder and her assistant.

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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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