Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24/01/2013 08/07/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children are happy and settled in the friendly and welcoming environment. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to including all children.  The appropriate range of planned and spontaneous activities, ensure children have suitable opportunities to make expected progress in their learning and development.  Children's physical skills are promoted appropriately through a variety of activities, including playing football and riding bicycles.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder does not effectively share information on children's learning and development with other settings they attend, to enhance continuity of their care and learning.  Self-evaluation is not sufficiently robust to consistently identify strengths and priorities for improvement, in order to continually improve the quality of provision for children.  There are few activities and resources provided to raise children's awareness of similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's living room, conservatory and dining area.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records, the childminder's self- evaluation form on the computer and a range of policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant and observed their interaction with the children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector accompanied the childminder when she collected children from two schools.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives with her partner and mother in a house in Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. She has a cat as a pet. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder works on occasions with an assistant. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Information about the setting

The childminder occasionally visits the local shops and park. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. There are currently nine children on roll, of whom one is in the early years age group. At the time of the inspection all of the children attend for a variety of sessions before and after school and during the school holidays. The childminder offers care for children Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 6.45pm for 48 weeks of the year. She receives support from the local authority.

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must:

 improve sharing information of children's development and learning with other settings children attend, for most of their Early Years Foundation Stage provision, to enhance continuity of care and learning.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 improve self-evaluation to clearly identify strengths and priorities for improvement in order to continually improve the quality of provision for children

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 provide further resources and activities to raise children's awareness of people's similarities and differences.

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who attend

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of how to encourage children's learning and development. She offers appropriate levels of support to ensure all children enjoy the activities they participate in. The childminder encourages children to be involved in the planning of activities. She also considers their age, stage of development and interests. Consequently, children have fun and make steady progress in their learning and development. The childminder gains basic information from parents about their children's care needs and developmental stage when they first start to attend. This enables her to meet their needs appropriately and satisfactorily build on their current achievements.

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who attend

Children's communication and language skills are appropriately fostered as the childminder encourages them to recall events that have happened at school or at home. A large selection of books is stored in the garage and the childminder ensures an adequate range is available for children to choose from in the house. This satisfactorily encourages their reading skills and their enjoyment of looking at books independently and with others. The childminder provides sufficient opportunities for children to learn about the natural world, for instance when planting and nurturing potatoes and strawberries. There are a few resources to raise children's awareness of different cultures and traditions, such a musical instruments from around the world and some traditional dressing up clothes. The childminder also celebrates some festivals with children. However, besides Chinese New Year these are mainly Christian events and there are few positive images of people with

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who attend

disabilities. This impacts on raising children's awareness and understanding of people's similarities and differences. The childminder appropriately encourages children's understanding of mathematical concepts, for instance when comparing the heights of the towers of blocks they have built and measuring ingredients for baking. She provides a range of opportunities for children to use their imaginations and be creative. Examples of these are when children make dens in the conservatory, embroider monkey puppets and perform different dances and gymnastic moves in front of each other. This promotes their self-expression whilst having fun.

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who attend

The childminder has developed friendly relationships with parents. She adequately encourages them to be involved in their children's learning and development. The childminder highlights activities their children have enjoyed with her so they can provide similar experiences at home. She prepares children for their transition from her setting to school well. The childminder ensures they are familiar with the school premises by attending some assemblies prior to them starting and has positive discussions with them about the change. This results in children feeling more confident about the move.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder works on occasions with an assistant. However, she is the key person for each child. Children initially come for visits with their parents and then slowly build up the time spent with the childminder. This is beneficial to a smooth transition from home to the childminding environment. She has a friendly and caring disposition, which helps children to form secure attachments and a strong sense of belonging. Children are sometimes boisterous, but are developing an understanding of responsible behaviour, as a consistent approach by the childminder is employed. The childminder supports children appropriately as she provides a range of opportunities for them to share and take turns. Consequently, they are learning to play cooperatively and compromise.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are developing a suitable understanding of how to keep themselves safe, for instance when the childminder reminds them to wear seatbelts in the car and hold hands when crossing the road. She provides opportunities for children to play in the garden and the adjoining field, as well as occasionally having organised visits to a local lake and parks. These impact positively on children's well-being. Children are encouraged to enjoy regular snacks and meals, which include shepherds pies, pancakes with chocolate spread and fruit. Sometimes they also participate in cooking activities, such as making pizzas, which promotes good lifestyle habits reasonably well. Children are developing a suitable awareness of their own personal hygiene as they follow daily routines and are encouraged appropriately by the childminder to be independent. There is a wide range of resources, which the childminder rotates to provide an adequate selection within her home. Children

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

can ask for any of the stored resources, which the childminder then brings in for them to enjoy. Consequently, free choice and independence are satisfactorily promoted.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates an adequate understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the learning and development and the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has attended safeguarding training and has a satisfactory understanding of related issues. Consequently, children are appropriately protected. Risk assessments and daily checks of the premises and resources reduce the chance of accidental injury appropriately.

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provision

The childminder has attended a selection of courses and demonstrates a suitable attitude to booking onto further training. She also reads related childcare publications, which has a satisfactory impact on her continuing to develop her childcare knowledge. The childminder is aware of the importance of partnerships with others professionals and parents to enable her to support children effectively. She has made initial links with teachers at the local school, where children attend for most of their Early Years Foundation Stage provision and is developing better ways of communicating with them. However, the newly formed partnership is not yet well established in order to regularly share relevant information of children's development and learning, which impacts on continuity and their progress between settings.

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provision

The childminder is motivated to provide positive experiences for children in a safe environment. She has made improvements since the last inspection, including developing existing risk assessments and gaining written consent for emergency medical treatment from parents. These have a positive impact on children's well-being. She reflects with her assistant on the service they provide. She also gains verbal feedback from parents and occasional support from an early years professional from the local authority. However, the self-evaluation process is not used to full effect in order to identify all strengths and priorities for improvement. This impacts on continually improving the quality of provision for children.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY296099 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 820151 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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