Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date 22 May 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n Children make excellent progress in all aspects of their learning and development. They are supported by the enthusiastic and passionate childminder, who meets children's needs exceptionally well. n Children are extremely happy, motivated and keen to engage in the learning activities. For example, they eagerly develop their dexterity as they make models and manipulate dough. n The childminder is very skilled in questioning and encouraging communication. She uses very clear eye contact and allows children time to think before responding. The childminder uses techniques, such as simple sign language, when singing songs to children. She repeats words to help their understanding and to add to their vocabulary. n Children thoroughly benefit from healthy and nutritious meals provided by the childminder. She attends training to fully enhance her understanding of health and nutrition. n Children are able to manage their own hygiene needs and self-care appropriately

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This provision is outstanding

according to their age. They readily wash their hands before snack, after using the toilet and after playing outside. Toilet training routines are highly effective in helping children to progress in their personal development. n The childminder robustly assesses risks with detailed policies and procedures. These are successfully implemented to help maintain a safe and secure environment for children. n The childminder is particularly skilful in using everyday situations, such as snack times, to promote children's mathematical skills. For example, children learn that a 'whole' piece of fruit, cut into 'half' makes two.

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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 build even further on opportunities to offer children the highest levels of challenge to extend their literacy skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. 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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. She discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is highly skilled at reflecting on the service she offers, gathering feedback from parents and children to constantly pursue excellence. She regularly participates in training which highly focuses on improving her practice and raising the outcomes for children. For example, she recently accessed training to help develop children's communication skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and her responsibility towards protecting children. The childminder has a superb understanding of establishing partnerships with other settings that children attend. She has made excellent links with the local school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder plans precise activities that challenge children and help them to achieve excellent progress in their learning and development. For example, children thoroughly enjoy small-group activities and even the youngest children are able to recognise their written names. The childminder's teaching is of the highest quality and inspirational to others. She skilfully encourages children's participation in a singing activity. For example, she encourages children to sing 'The Wheels on the Bus' when they choose a red bus from a box of visual prompts. This helps to support children's listening and attention effectively. Children particularly enjoy listening to stories. The childminder would like to strengthen children's development in literacy even further. For instance, she has plans to create more story sacks to increase the level of challenge. The childminder meticulously documents children's progress. She shares accurate information with parents, who

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

actively contribute to their children's learning. This helps them to be an integral part of children's learning and progression.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children demonstrate extremely positive behaviour and are especially confident to explore the stimulating play areas. Children are highly praised for their actions and for being kind to each other. They respond well to the childminder's positive reinforcement of expectations. The childminder encourages children to develop high levels of independence, contributing to their strong emotional security. For example, they help prepare snacks, carefully using knives to cut their fruit at snack time. Children learn about healthy eating and growth. They help to plant their own vegetables and fruit and eventually eat them. Children learn about caring for living things. For example, they observe the life cycle of a butterfly over time. Children are supported superbly to develop healthy lifestyles through daily physical activities, such as attending local parks.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make significant progress in all areas of learning. They play well together, share activities and resources and make strong friendships. Children develop their imaginations superbly as they make use of the many role-play opportunities. For example, they change their baby dolls' nappies and provide food for them to eat. Children read stories to their dolls, which demonstrates a high interest in literacy. Children demonstrate excellent social skills and are very well prepared for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545968 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10103189 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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