Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2015 19 March 2012

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not fully complete the children's progress check between the ages of two and three years. This is because she does not identify a targeted plan to support children's future learning to enable parents to extend children's learning at home.  The childminder's assessments, tracking and the monitoring of the children's progress, across all areas of learning, is not fully effective. Therefore, activities do not consistently match children's learning needs, and gaps in learning are only closing slowly. Consequently, children's progress is not maximised.  The childminder does not consistently record information about who has parental responsibility for each child and who each child normally lives with. This is a breach of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The childminder does not effectively monitor or evaluate her provision effectively to ensure that she meets all requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy, settled and have fun. They have warm, affectionate attachments with the childminder. Therefore, children's emotional well-being is effectively supported.  The childminder encourages children to share, take turns and respect one another. Therefore, children are polite and behave well.  The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow if child protection concerns arise. She attends regular training and all required suitability checks are complete. As a result, children are protected.  Children enjoy the activities, and therefore, are motivated to learn.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that the children's progress check between the ages of two and three years contains information about any areas where the child's progress is less than expected, and use the information to develop a targeted plan to support the child's future learning and development involving parents  improve the assessments, tracking and monitoring of the children's progress across all areas of learning to ensure that activities consistently match children's learning needs and that gaps in learning are closing effectively  ensure that a record is maintained of who has parental responsibility for each child and who each child normally lives with.

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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

 develop ways to actively reflect on practice, in order to identify focused and well- targeted priorities for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, documents and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of other household members aged over 16 years.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder provides children with a of range of interesting activities and experiences that cover all areas of learning over time. Consequently, children are developing their skills in readiness for school. The childminder observes children to identify their interests. However, she does not use assessments well enough to clearly identify children's next steps in development and track children's progress towards the early learning goals. As a result, planned activities do not consistently match children's learning needs, and consequently, children do not make good progress in her care. In addition, she does not effectively complete the progress checks for children aged between two and three years. Although, the childminder does identify some of the strengths in children's learning, she does not provide parents with information about areas to focus on at home to promote further development. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to be

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who attend. This requires improvement

creative and use their imaginations. For example, children explore different materials to make faces on paper plates. She joins in sensitively with their play and encourages children to try new ideas. For example, she encourages children to think about whether the face has a smiley or sad mouth, and they discuss which materials are best to use.

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good

Children demonstrate high levels of concentration as they explore their environment and access resources independently. They are also encouraged to manage their own personal hygiene. For example, they wipe their hands at appropriate times and visit the bathroom by themselves, with some support. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play in the fresh air. They also learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle as part of the daily routine and activities. In addition, the childminder helps them understand about how to keep themselves safe. For example, children learn about stranger danger on outings. Children are able to take risks and challenge their physical skills as they climb and balance on apparatus. Consequently, they develop confidence in their own abilities. Transitions between the childminder's home and school are managed well and support children's emotional well-being. This is because the childminder uses discussions, books

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and visits to the local schools to help children become confident when moving on.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder's monitoring and evaluation systems are not fully effective in making sure that she meets all the requirements of the Early Years Foundations Stage. She has not consistently addressed all of the weaknesses identified at her previous inspection. For example, she does not keep a record of who has parental responsibility for each child, and who each child normally lives with. In addition, she does not effectively monitor children's progress. Therefore, gaps in learning are not quickly identified and addressed. The childminder's home is safe and secure as she undertakes daily checks. She has suitable procedures to work with parents and other early years providers, such as the local pre- school, to promote continuity of care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272606 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 819895 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. She lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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