Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2015 4 November 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 understands her safeguarding duties and has good knowledge of how to recognise the signs of a child at risk. She knows the procedure to follow to protect children's welfare.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a wide variety of learning experiences that reflect the needs and interests of the children who attend. As a result, children's development is good.  Babies thrive in the friendly and nurturing environment and strong bonds with the childminder are formed, which supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder continually evaluates her provision by seeking the views of parents and children to identify areas to be improved.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to providing high quality care and learning. She regularly updates her knowledge and skills, undertaking a variety of different training opportunities. This has helped her to improve the learning and care

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently obtain full information from parents about their child's starting points, to enable her to plan targeted activities from the onset of care.  Children are not given many opportunities to see numbers, letters or words in their outdoor learning environment, to further promote their early mathematical and literacy development.

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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

 strengthen the process used to identify children's starting points, by gathering this information from parents prior to children starting, enabling targeted activities to be provided from the onset of care  enhance opportunities for children to see numbers and letters in print within the outdoor learning environment; in order to further support their early mathematical and literacy development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder engage in a range of learning activities, play and daily care routines with the children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records, along with other relevant documentation.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form, comments from parents and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. Regular observations and assessments of children's development are used to identify their next steps in learning. However, the childminder is not gaining sufficient information from parents prior to starting. This means children's starting points are not established from the onset, allowing her to plan targeted activities straight away. Children's physical development is promoted effectively, and younger children enjoy activities, such as, crawling through a tunnel, playing hide and seek and catching balloons. Children's communication and language skills develop well, because the childminder constantly interacts with the children and provides them with individual attention. For example, children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. She talks to them about what they can see to encourage their speech. The indoor environment is rich in print.

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who attend. This is good

However, this is not the same for the outdoor area where examples of words, numbers and letters are not visible in order to further extend literacy and mathematical skills outside. Overall, the quality of teaching is good. As a result, children are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment, where the children develop positive relationships with her. She is attentive to the children's individual needs, knowing when they are showing signs of being hungry or tired. Children enjoy the cuddles, praise and reassurance she gives them. This successfully nurtures their emotional well-being. Resources are accessible, enabling the children to make independent choices about their play. The childminder promotes children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. Children get daily fresh air and exercise. They play outdoors, go on walks, and visit local parks. The childminder provides the children with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Children benefit from weekly trips to a toddler group and a music group to develop their social skills and confidence.

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provision is good

The childminder has a very good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. The childminder has a formal childcare qualification which has a good impact on the learning experiences she offers children. A good range of policies and procedures are used effectively to support children's health, safety and well-being. Robust risk assessments and daily visual checks on the environment, and on outings, ensure children are kept safe and secure. The childminder has built good partnerships with the local pre-schools, nurseries and schools. She has linked up with the local pre-school to be involved in any training opportunities and share good practice. Partnerships with parents are strong. A good variety of communication methods, such as, daily diaries, text messages and newsletters, as well as verbal discussions, ensures parents are kept fully informed about their children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312215 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 873131 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Cowcliffe, Huddersfield. She operates all year round, from 7.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a nursery nursing qualification.

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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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