Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date 8 August 2019 Previous inspection date 26 January 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 provides a range of interesting experiences for children to develop new skills. She focuses her teaching on helping young children develop good language skills. Children are keen to join in with activities and show enjoyment in their learning. n Children have secure bonds with the childminder. They show that they feel safe in her care and are confident to try new activities. The childminder knows children very well and meets their specific care needs. This has a positive impact on their emotional well- being. n The childminder encourages children to be independent and take an active part in their own self-care. Children can manage their own personal needs with minimal support and begin to develop the skills they need for starting school. n The childminder works closely in partnership with children's parents and other professionals involved in children's learning, such as specialist teachers. This helps to

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This provision is good

close gaps in children's development. Parents are particularly happy with the good levels of communication. n During planned activities, the childminder focuses heavily on her intended learning goals. There are times when children's spontaneous achievements are not recognised or fully extended. n Although the childminder has maintained her knowledge of child protection policies and first aid, she does not access professional development opportunities to raise the quality of her teaching.

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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 help children extend their ideas and enhance their spontaneous learning during planned activities n focus professional development more sharply on raising the quality of teaching and learning for children.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning and assessment and planning with the childminder. 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 has procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. She completes regular risk assessments to ensure that areas are safe for children. In addition, children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder talks to them about the dangers of boiling water in the kitchen. Children make links to their home environment and recognise risks. The childminder regularly gathers feedback from parents to help her evaluate her provision. Parents are very complimentary and are happy with the progress children make, particularly in their language and social skills. The childminder carefully monitors the progress children make. She uses the progress check for children aged between two and three years effectively to access support to close gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder enthusiastically engages with children and encourages them to develop their imaginative play. She uses her observations and knowledge of their interests to plan activities which are stimulating and challenging. Children thoroughly enjoy making pretend ice creams. They extend their language and creativity when they play, taking turns as the shopkeeper and customer. The childminder encourages children to develop early literacy and mathematical skills as they talk about the recipe and instructions to make the mixtures. This helps them to begin to gain the skills they need for their eventual move on to school. The childminder gathers information from parents in relation to children's ongoing learning at home. She uses this to contribute to children's progress assessments and regularly shares information to promote continuity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provide a safe and welcoming environment for children and families. Children independently choose resources and have daily opportunities to play outdoors. The childminder regularly takes children out of the setting to help them develop an understanding of the wider world and socialise in larger groups. This has a positive impact on their self-confidence and self-esteem. Children's behaviour is very positive. The childminder regularly praises them for using good manners and is a very good role model. Children enjoy a range of healthy food and snacks. The childminder talks to them about the importance of being healthy and teaches them about germs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make impressive progress in their communication and language skills. Gaps in this area of learning have closed completely and children are working in the stages typically expected for their age. Children are keen, determined and well prepared for the next stages in their learning. They persevere to develop new skills and have confidence in their own abilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420815 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10106407 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 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Horbury. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification equivalent at level 3. She provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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