Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date 13 September 2018 Previous inspection date 31 March 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 works effectively in partnership with parents. They receive daily feedback to keep them informed about their children's activities and routines. This creates consistency in children's care and learning. n Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model. As a result, children know what is expected of them, they learn to share and take turns and demonstrate excellent manners. n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder follows the children's interests and uses her knowledge to provide a range of challenging activities to promote children's learning. n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children. Children form close bonds with her, which supports their emotional development. Children are happy and eager to play and learn. n Children's welfare is a strong focus in the setting. The childminder has a robust understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child.

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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 make the most of what is known about individual children so specific areas of development can be targeted for really rapid progress n provide challenge to extend children's learning even further.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the childminder's suitability. n The inspector took the views of parents into consideration.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures and how to keep children safe. She completes rigorous risk assessments and ensures that children are kept safe, including on outings. Policies and procedures are robust and well organised. The childminder makes good use of training opportunities to develop her teaching skills. The childminder evaluates her provision well to continually improve. She has addressed the recommendations raised in her previous inspection. The childminder is working hard to develop closer links with the local primary school to ensure information is shared about children's achievements. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder shares their children's progress with them regularly and finds out about what they like to do at home. This helps to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of resources and opportunities that stimulates children's curiosity and motivation. She follows their lead and recognises their interests. For example, while looking at a caterpillar in the outdoor area, the childminder provides the children with a magnifying glass and encourages them to look under stones for other interesting creatures. During craft activities children are encouraged to use their imaginations and develop spatial awareness. The childminder keeps information up to date about children's achievements. She uses the local primary school's topics to plan interesting activities for the children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very involved and happy. They consider each other's feelings and ideas during activities. Children build firm emotional attachments with the childminder who fully understands their emotional needs and is a positive role model. She offers praise and encouragement for children's achievements to support their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder takes the children out so that they have fresh air and exercise. This helps to promote their physical well-being. Children have many opportunities to be independent and consistently manage their own personal care routines, such as washing their hands before snack and after handling creatures in the garden. The childminder encourages them to eat healthy foods, such as fruit at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress based on their starting points. Children are eager and confident to participate in all activities on offer. For example, they enjoy using glue and scissors to create a kite to fly in the garden. They show good physical skills, for instance, as they rush around the outdoor area looking for insects. They explore the activities that interest and motivate them. Children have fun and develop the skills they need to enjoy and be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369626 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10060264 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 - 12 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 31 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in South Kirkby. She operates all year round, from 8am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for two-year-old children. She holds al childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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