Tarbutt, Nichola Anne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2015 18 December 2008

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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 provides a broad range of well-planned activities for children which supports them in making good progress in their learning.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. They are confident during play and interact well with the childminder.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy meals, snacks and a healthy lifestyle.  Children behave very well because the childminder gives the children clear boundaries. She acts as a positive role model and talks to children in a respectful and calm manner.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with other settings, which promote continuity for children in their care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes does not allow children enough time to complete what they are doing.  The childminder does not make full use of the very good outdoor provision to extend the learning of children who prefer to play outside.

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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 more opportunities for children to develop their problem-solving and critical- thinking skills, for example, by giving children sufficient time to process information and finish activities in their own time  make more consistent use of the very good outdoor provision to fully build on the learning of children who prefer to play outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint inspection with the childminder  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. The childminder monitors the good progress children are making to identify strengths and gaps in their learning, and involves parents in assessing their development. The childminder provides well-planned activities, which excite and interest young children. However, the childminder sometimes does not allow children enough time to finish what they are doing. As a result, children's problem-solving and critical-thinking skills are not always maximised. Children's independent play is balanced well with a wide range of adult-led activities to promote children's learning. Children enjoy developing imaginative play with small world animals and vehicles. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts during the children's baking activity. They count and begin to recognise colours and shapes. These activities effectively promote children's readiness for

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good

The children have a very good relationship with the childminder. She has created a safe, warm and exciting environment for the children, which is well resourced to meet the children's needs. The childminder has organised the garden very well to support children's learning. However, she does not make use of this frequently enough to fully build on the learning of children who prefer to play outdoors. The childminder spends time getting to know children when they start; understanding what interests them and motivates their learning. Children show good levels of independence, enthusiastically responding to activities the childminder provides. They visit local parks, toddler groups and places of interest. This extends children's social skills and helps prepare them for the move to school or nursery.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. As a result, children are safeguarded. The childminder reviews risks in her home to ensure the environment is safe and secure for children. The childminder reflects on her practice well and has identified areas for improvement. She attends training to ensure her knowledge is kept up to date and enhance her practice so that children make good progress. She has addressed the recommendations set at her last inspection. This shows that the childminder is committed to improving the service offered to children and their parents. The childminder regularly seeks the views of children and parents. She takes their views into account when making any changes to her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293637 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 861480 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Huddersfield. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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