Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2015 6 April 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's development, and provides a good range of challenging experiences. This ensures she promotes each child's individual learning needs well. Consequently, children make good progress towards the early learning goals.  Children behave well in the setting. The childminder promotes good behaviour by using positive reinforcement, encouragement and praise.  The childminder promotes healthy living by keeping children active, ensuring their meals are healthy and implementing good hygiene routines. She fosters children's independence well. For example, children choose their own snacks from healthy options.  The childminder keeps children safe in an environment that is secure and stimulating. She demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and all other aspects of safety.  The childminder evaluates her practice, monitors children's learning and engages

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This provision is good

parents by discussing their suggestions and expectations. She demonstrates good capacity for continuous improvement as she consistently implements new ideas to enhance children's learning opportunities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to engage in open-ended activities indoors with natural objects and materials are not always maximised. This is because most toys and equipment are commercially produced and cannot be used, moved and combined in a variety of ways.

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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

 provide further opportunities for children to engage in activities that do not require an end result, for example, by providing natural and stimulating resources, which are accessible and open-ended so that they can be used, moved and combined in a variety of ways.

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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.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a wide range of enjoyable experiences across all areas of learning. Consequently, children develop essential skills for their future learning in readiness for school. The childminder knows the children and their families well. She works closely with parents to gather useful information about children's individual interests, preferences and abilities. This enables her to provide sufficient challenge through play activities, which in turn helps children make good progress. However, opportunities for children to engage in open-ended activities, to further develop their thinking and learning, are not fully optimised. For example, most of the resources available have a specific purpose and have to be used in a particular way. This hinders children's ability to create learning opportunities for themselves. The childminder effectively supports children's mathematical skills. For example, she provides a range of

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who attend. This is good

puzzles to help children understand about space and shape. In addition, children learn to recognise signs and symbols associated with their name to develop early literacy skills. The childminder provides opportunities for young children to develop their skills in communication and language. She does this by talking with them. In addition, she develops their vocabulary by naming pictures in books and looking at the varieties of food in the make-believe kitchen.

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good

Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. The security of routines, and the flexibility to choose what they want to play, helps children to feel secure. In addition their photographs are displayed on the wall, which gives children a sense of belonging and feelings of being valued. The childminder gradually settles new children into her setting and uses this time to get to know children and their parents. She also ensures that children are emotionally supported in their move on to school or nursery through activities and visits. The childminder helps children learn how to keep safe and supports them in managing their own needs well. For example, children look at safety around the home as part of their activities.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Therefore, children are fully protected in her care. The childminder keeps her training up to date to ensure that children's needs are met. For example, she regularly completes safeguarding and first-aid training. In addition, the childminder refreshes her knowledge and skills through online training. Furthermore, she meets with other childminders, where they share ideas on good practice. The childminder has strong partnerships with the parents. Parents receive good information about the setting. In addition, she works well with other provisions involved in the care of children, to promote continuity of care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY225181 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 869868 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002. She lives in Bradford, 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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