Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date 4 July 2019 Previous inspection date 4 February 2019

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 areas identified for improvement at her last inspection. Safeguarding policies and procedures have been updated in line with current legislation. Robust risk assessments have been implemented. Daily checks of the environment further help to ensure children's safety as any potential hazards are minimised. n The childminder has created a good partnership with parents. They appreciate the care she gives. She shares information on a daily basis, both written and verbal. n Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder works alongside parents, when children first start, to identify their routines at home and what they already know, and can do. This supports children's move into the setting and their emotional well-being. n The childminder completes regular observations of the children. She uses the information gathered to plan the next steps in their learning effectively. She monitors

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This provision is good

their progress, including completing the required progress check for children aged between two and three years, which she shares with parents. This helps her to quickly identify and address any potential gaps in children's learning or development. n The childminder has begun to establish links with other providers. She shares information with them when children move on to nursery or school. This helps to support children's continuous learning. n The childminder has not yet fully embedded systems to involve parents in their children's learning, both at home and in the setting. n The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to gain a better understanding of other people, families and communities.

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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 develop systems further to involve parents in their children's learning, both at home and in the setting n provide more opportunities for children to learn about people, families and communities beyond their own and the similarities and differences between them.

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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 had on children's learning. n The inspector took account of a sample of documents, including policies, registers and children's admission records. n The inspector viewed parts of the premises used for childminding purposes. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all people living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder implements a wide range of policies and procedures to help to ensure that children are kept safe. She is secure in her knowledge of safeguarding and its wider issues. The childminder knows and understands the signs and symptoms of abuse and the reporting procedures that she must follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has reflected on the findings of her last inspection and has begun to evaluate her provision. For example, she has identified that she needs to develop her outdoor play area so that children have more opportunity to play and learn outside. In addition, the childminder seeks professional development opportunities to improve her knowledge and practice. She meets regularly with other childminders in the local area. This gives the children in her care an opportunity to meet other children and form new friendships.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers a variety of appropriate activities to stimulate children's interests. Children practise their fine motor skills as they expertly roll out dough and cut out shapes. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills well. She introduces mathematical language and counting throughout her interactions. For example, children attempt to draw 'daddy'. The childminder encourages them to draw a circle and then introduces positional language such as 'side' and 'middle' as they discuss where various parts of the face are located. Children learn to keep themselves safe. The childminder talks to them about road safety when they walk to school. A child eagerly shows the inspector a traffic light display. She delights in telling her that she must stop if it is red but she can go if it is green. Children are confident, self-assured and motivated. They persist for long periods of time during their play. For instance, children concentrate

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

well while building a tower with blocks until it falls down and then keep trying to make it even taller.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder encourages children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. She supports the development of children's independence skills. Children successfully feed themselves and choose which resources that they would like to play with. Older children help to prepare snack as the childminder supports them to cut up the fruit. Care routines are good. Children learn to keep themselves healthy. They are encouraged to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Regular access to the outdoors ensures that children have plenty of fresh air. The childminder offers plenty of encouragement and praise during all her interactions with children. This supports their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least typical progress from their starting points and are becoming well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Older children attempt to form the letters in their name, and they are interested in the sounds that they make. Babies explore different textures and sensory materials and respond with giggles as the childminder plays peekaboo.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321773 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10096223 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 4 February 2019

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1983. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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