Childminder EY387514

Inspection date 20 May 2019 Previous inspection date 9 July 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 has a warm and friendly manner. She develops strong bonds with children and knows them well. Children are self-assured and boldly explore their surroundings, making decisions about their play. n The childminder makes the most of opportunities that arise to build on children's good mathematical skills. For instance, she helps children to count in sequence and supports them to compare objects by size and length. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder uses a variety of effective methods to share information with them and promote learning at home and in the setting. For example, she provides parents with ideas about how they can support their child to achieve their next steps in learning. n The accomplished childminder uses self-evaluation well to continually strengthen her practice and provision. She acts on feedback from parents to plan relevant developments and improve outcomes for children. For instance, the childminder plans

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This provision is good

to provide even more opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. n Sometimes, the childminder does not organise group activities as incisively as possible to help children to build on their good listening and concentration skills. n The childminder does not share detailed information about children's ongoing learning with other settings that they attend to fully promote continuity in 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 review the organisation of group activities and focus more precisely on helping children to build on their listening and concentration skills further n strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend and share information about children's achievements to complement teaching in the setting and promote continuity in learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working in the household. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector considered the views of children and parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is alert to the possible indicators of abuse and knows how to refer any concerns she may have about children's welfare. She completes daily safety checks to make sure that her home is safe and secure. The childminder engages in a good range of professional development activities and cascades any training to her assistant. She often researches information and liaises with other professionals to gain ideas and make improvements to her practice and provision. The childminder supervises her assistant effectively and ensures that he completes all essential training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children of all ages play harmoniously together. They are resourceful and enjoy preparing and serving imaginary food and drinks. The qualified childminder knows how children learn and skilfully plays alongside them to guide and enhance their play. She facilitates singing sessions and encourages children to create different sounds, using musical instruments. Children have a good repertoire of songs and enthusiastically join in with action rhymes. They explore paint and use tools to make marks. The childminder helps children to find out what happens when they mix colours together. She introduces new vocabulary and questions children well to help them to express their thoughts and ideas. The childminder closely monitors children's progress to identify and close any gaps in their learning. She uses her accurate observations and assessments to identify children's current stage of development and plan for their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to be physically active and play outdoors. She regularly takes children to local attractions and toddler groups, where they mix with others and develop good social skills. Children enjoy nutritious home-cooked meals and follow good hygiene routines. The childminder and her assistant are positive role models. They provide clear explanations to help children to understand why rules exist and consistently praise children for their efforts and achievements. Children are cooperative and behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and acquire key skills in readiness for later moves to school. They develop good physical skills and expertly climb outdoor apparatus. Children's language and communication skills are developing well. For example, young children babble and create sounds in response to the childminder's warm interactions, and older children are articulate communicators.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387514 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10072157 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 0 - 15 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 9 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She works with an 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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