Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2015 12 October 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 has good teaching skills and plans activities that interest the children. Therefore, they are making good progress in their learning based on their starting points, and ages and stages of development.  The childminder understands her role in protecting children from harm. Therefore, children are kept safe in her care.  The childminder promotes children's good health. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks and follow good hygiene routines. This ensures children learn about healthy lifestyles.  The childminder has good partnerships with schools and parents. She ensures parents have regular information about their child's learning. Consequently, children have continuity in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough natural and household objects to fully maximise children's play experiences and exploration skills.

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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

 increase young children's developing understanding of the world around them, for example, by introducing a broader range of sensory resources and natural materials to support their play and exploration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminders home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  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 understands the Early Years Foundation stage learning and development requirements well. She gathers information about each child's interests, likes and dislikes and uses this to plan stimulating activities. Therefore, each child has their individual needs catered for across the seven areas of learning. The childminder has created a stimulating environment with resources freely available for children to access themselves. This ensures children are able to make choices in their play and helps them develop their independence skills. However, there are limited resources available that reflect real life. Therefore, children sometimes miss opportunities to learn about the world around them. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts during children's spontaneous play. For example, the children count how many pieces of play dough have been cut and how many are left if one is taken away. Consequently, children are able to problem solve and develop

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good

The childminder has a caring and sensitive relationship with the children. For example, they enjoy having cuddles with the childminder and are confident in her home. Therefore, they are developing their social and emotional skills well. The children are able to have opportunities to be active both indoors and outside in the garden. For example, they fill buckets with water and pour it on the ground to make 'muddy puddles', children enjoy riding the push along bikes and sliding down the slide. Consequently, their physical skills are developing well. The children learn about keeping themselves safe as they learn how to use equipment safely to make their own sandwiches at tea time. The childminder teaches children about personal hygiene well, they learn to wash their hands after outdoor play and before meals. She encourages good hand washing techniques by singing a song, which promotes self-motivation and good cleanliness.

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provision is good

The childminder completes regular risk assessments of her environment to ensure it is safe for children. The children are safeguarded because the childminder has a good awareness of child protection. She knows what to do and who to contact if she has a concern about the safety of a child. Consequently, the children are protected. The childminder attends regular training events to help keep her knowledge up-to-date and uses this to reflect on the service she is offering. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children in order to create better outcomes for the children. Therefore, her systems for evaluating are developing well and she has addressed the recommendations set at the last inspection.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304422 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 861846 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in early years.

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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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