Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date 20 June 2019 Previous inspection date 4 July 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 worked hard to address the actions raised at the last inspection. She now uses accurate assessments to monitor children's progress and to identify and address any gaps in their learning and development. n The childminder has made good use of advice from other professionals to improve her knowledge and skills. Since the previous inspection, she has made significant improvements to the provision that have helped raise children's outcomes. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to identify improvements. She has undertaken targeted professional development to improve her knowledge. For instance, she has looked at different ways of engaging children who need extra support in their speech and language. n The childminder encourages parents and children to share their views about her provision. She uses daily verbal feedback and consultations with parents to help to provide a personalised service that meets the needs of children. Parents speak very

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This provision is good

highly about the care that the childminder provides and the progress that their children make. n Children are happy, settled and motivated in their play. The childminder forms special bonds with children. She praises them for their achievements while gently reminding them of her expectations of behaviour. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to further extend children's problem- solving and thinking skills. n The childminder does not consistently provide those children who prefer to learn outdoors with opportunities to extend their learning when playing outside.

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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 enhance the use of questioning to give children more opportunities to think creatively, solve problems and develop their own ideas n continue to develop and extend experiences for those children who prefer to learn outdoors to provide them with consistently rich and interesting opportunities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning and the childminder's assessment and planning for children's learning. 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe from harm. Her knowledge of child protection is up to date and she knows the procedure to follow if a child is at risk of harm. The childminder regularly assesses the risks within her home and the outdoor space to help children to stay safe. She has developed strong partnerships with parents and the wider community. For instance, the childminder works closely with the local pre-school around areas such as healthy eating.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her understanding of children's play to provide exciting opportunities and activities. For example, she has recently introduced story sacks and song bags. Children delight in pulling out a character and immediately burst into song or guess the book that accompanies a set of objects. The childminder carefully facilitates a child-led environment, based on the children's own interests and hobbies. Children confidently play and enjoy the responsibilities of choosing what to explore and investigate. This helps them to have high levels of fascination and a motivation to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers information from parents that will help her to meet children's individual and personal care needs. Children gain good independence skills, for instance they are able to navigate the staircase between the playrooms safely. The childminder encourages children to be independent. Children are encouraged to put on their shoes and coats. They enjoy the healthy meals and snacks that the childminder provides. The childminder encourages children to try new foods on a regular basis. Children enjoy regular trips and outings to local playgroups and make use of the library.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Young children revel in opportunities to sound out words while making up their own favourite songs. They enjoy initiating their own play ideas around these songs and are absorbed in developing their imaginations. Young children develop strong physical skills and enjoy activities that strengthen their fingers ready for writing at a later stage. For instance, children enjoy pushing a toy bug through different types of wooden fruit while learning about the life cycle of a caterpillar. Children are supported towards making transitions on to pre-school and are encouraged to become independent in their own self-care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425662 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10085078 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 4 July 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Woolley Grange, Wakefield. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She has a relevant level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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