Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date 5 September 2018 Previous inspection date 21 September 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 has established secure relationships with children and their families. She gets to know the children well to help them settle into her care, and she effectively supports their emotional well-being. Children are very happy and content as they play. n The experienced childminder is proactive in ensuring that her professional skills and knowledge are up to date. She works with other childminders, makes herself aware of current issues and completes research and training regularly to develop her understanding. n The childminder completes unique learning profiles for all children, using accurate observations and assessments of their progress. These are often shared with parents and relevant professionals who also care for the children. The childminder provides summaries of development to schools when children are moving into their next stages in learning, to support this transition. n Children behave well. They learn to respect boundaries from the start and understand

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This provision is good

how their behaviour may have an impact on others' feelings. Children take turns during play and are caring towards each other. For example, an older child offers a younger child a drink of water when showing distress, to help her settle. n All children are making consistently good progress.

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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 encourage parents to contribute more to their children's learning and assessment n respond swiftly to children's emerging abilities throughout activities and routines, to ensure independence is consistently promoted.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written and verbal feedback provided. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has an accurate view of her practice and has high expectations for her setting. She uses the views of parents and children to help her identify further ways to improve. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She has robust procedures in place relating to child protection and understands her role in reporting any concerns. The childminder provides a safe and stimulating environment for children to explore and learn. She helps children understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, children practise fire drills and learn how to cross the road using a 'zebra crossing' in the outdoor garden.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual development needs. She considers what children require next in their learning when planning future activities. Children are involved in their development and are asked regularly what they would like to play with. The childminder uses effective teaching strategies to intervene and challenge children. For example, as children make shapes with play dough, she asks them to name colours, compare sizes and encourages them to count. The childminder monitors development and supports any areas in which children need further support. She works with other professionals when required and offers additional support for children who speak English as an additional language. Children learn to acknowledge the similarities and differences that their friends may have and to respect all people in their community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to respect and value each other, and have regard for traditions and rules. For example, children often spend time playing board games where they take turns and make their own decisions to solve problems. Children show curiosity during play and enjoy accessing their own resources from the environment. They are confident to express their wishes and have a go at new activities presented to them. The childminder teaches children the key skills required for their eventual move to school. Children are good communicators and have strong social skills with adults and children. The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. Children have access to the large, well-equipped outdoor area daily, where they enjoy exercise. In addition, children understand the importance of a nutritional diet as they regularly eat fruit, vegetables and home-cooked meals. Children are praised regularly and are proud when

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning and are working within the expected development bands for their ages. They are inquisitive and engage well with activities they are interested in. Children make up their own games and stories using their imagination and understanding of the world around them. For example, children talk about dinosaurs having chicken pox and having to visit the vet instead of a doctor as they are animals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285312 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10066489 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 19 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Pontefract. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside a co-childminder in her own home.

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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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