Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date 28 March 2019 Previous inspection date 12 December 2014

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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 areas used for childminding are safe, inviting and welcoming. The childminder organises the play environment to help children develop their independence. For example, they select resources and toys which are easily accessible. n Self-evaluation is ongoing and is used to build on the strengths of the childminder's practice and identify areas to improve. She has made changes to her provision to encourage children's early writing and literacy skills. These changes have improved the quality of teaching, resulting in good outcomes for children. n The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to identify and address hazards to children in her home and when on outings. This helps her to keep children safe and secure while in her care. n Children develop close attachments with the childminder and her assistant. This helps promote children's emotional well-being. Children are confident, happy and settled in

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This provision is good

the friendly and homely environment. n Both the childminder and her assistant are good role models and give children praise and encouragement. Children behave very well. They develop good manners and demonstrate kindness towards each other. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents said they are really happy with the childminder's service. They said their children always talk about the fun and exciting things they have been doing. The childminder shares information about daily routines and activities to ensure that parents are up to date about their child's care and education. n The childminder does not fully provide children with the highest possible level of challenge during activities to help them make rapid progress. n Assessments are not as sharply focused to enable the childminder to plan more precisely for children's most relevant next steps in learning, to help them to make the best possible progress.

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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 refine activities to offer even more challenge and help to encourage children to make the best possible progress in their learning n make even better use of assessments to plan more precisely for children's most relevant next steps in learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector reviewed an activity with the childminder. She talked to children, the childminder and her assistant at convenient times during the inspection, and reviewed parents' feedback. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report any child protection concerns. This supports them to keep children safe from harm. The childminder ensures that she maintains and implements documentation, including records, policies and procedures required to meet children's needs and ensure the efficient management of her provision. She makes sure her assistant is familiar with policies and procedures and is suitable for her role. The childminder works closely with other childminders to share information and good practice. Both the childminder and her assistant complete relevant online training courses to update their skills and knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She provides a balance between adult-led and child-initiated play and learning. For instance, the childminder plans activities taking into account children's interests and preferences. Children enjoy looking at books. They respond with enthusiasm as the childminder uses expressive tones in her voice as she reads to them. Children enjoy filling in missing words to familiar songs and rhymes. This helps to promote their communication and literacy skills. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to be outdoors and to engage in physical activity. For example, children enjoy daily walks and they regularly visit parks where they have opportunities to climb and develop their physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder talks to children about the importance of eating healthy foods and she provides praise and encouragement as children eat their lunch. This helps to build on children's motivation to make healthy choices. The childminder develops children's independence skills well. For instance, children independently wash their hands and put on their shoes. Children increase their understanding of the world in which they live. For example, they learn about the seasons and special festivals. The childminder raises children's awareness of possible dangers. For example, she teaches them about road safety and being aware of cars during their walk from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are motivated and confident learners. Children's understanding of mathematics is promoted well. Children spontaneously count and arrange items according to their colour during a matching game. The childminder recognises the benefits of working with other providers that children attend. Children are well prepared for their future learning and for the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283337 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10069852 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 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 28 Date of previous inspection 12 December 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Ossett, Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family and bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works with a registered 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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Registers

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