Crossley, Leanne Rachel

Inspection date 9 July 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 successful partnerships with parents and other settings children attend. She shares information about children's progress and gives parents ideas to support learning at home. This helps to promote continuity for children. n The childminder offers a welcoming and well-organised environment. Resources reflect children's interests and preferences for learning. Children are keen to share examples of their work with visitors. n The childminder uses self-evaluation well to reflect on her practice. She demonstrates a strong commitment to future improvement. The childminder conducts independent research and reads widely to build on her knowledge and skills. n The childminder assesses and monitors children's progress effectively. She uses the information she gathers well to identify and target children's next steps in learning. She offers children a wide range of experiences that support their good progress in all

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This provision is good

areas. n The childminder promotes respect and tolerance. She helps children to develop their understanding of family and the community they live in. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. n On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to help children to recall and make links between their learning experiences. n The childminder does not fully utilise everyday routines and children's play to extend their growing understanding of shape and numbers further.

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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 support children fully to recall and make links between their learning experiences n take advantage of everyday routines and children's play to enhance their growing understanding of shape and numbers further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 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 spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements robust policies and procedures to help keep children safe. She has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that indicate a child might be at risk of harm and of wider child protection issues. The childminder accesses training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she has completed training in positive behaviour management. The childminder links with other providers to share good practice. She seeks feedback from parents and children to help her identify what she does well and how she can improve her service further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She observes them closely and regularly reviews their development to identify what they need to learn next. The childminder plans a wide variety of activities on and off the premises. For instance, children enjoy investigating different natural environments and collecting objects such as pine cones. They take an interest in small creatures, such as ants and ladybirds. Children enjoy imaginative play. They act out having their car repaired and making a cup of tea. The childminder supports children's communication skills well. She models how words can be used in sentences. For example, she demonstrates how 'mama' and 'phone' become 'are you talking to mummy on the phone?'. Children demonstrate their knowledge of more complex words such as 'pterodactyl' and 'tyrannosaurus'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong relationships with the childminder and each other. The childminder fully promotes their confidence and self-esteem. They settle quickly when they join her care and their behaviour demonstrates they feel safe. Children make choices about their play. The childminder regularly takes them to places of interest in the community where they meet a wider range of people. They play outdoors each day. The childminder makes good use of the woods and parks where children practise and develop their physical skills. The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles well. For instance, she teaches children to wash their hands properly. Children become increasingly independent. They learn to manage their personal care needs, such as using the toilet and putting on their coat and shoes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points and are exceeding their expected targets in some areas. They acquire a wide range of skills and knowledge that help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school. Children develop good social skills. They share and consider the needs of others. Children develop skills in early literacy. They show an interest in books and begin to make marks and form letters. Children are keen to investigate and explore. They use objects to create sounds. They fill and empty different containers using a wide range of different materials.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546825 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10103101 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Normanton area of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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