Childminder in KirkleesOfsted inspection, 19 Jun 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2015 21 March 2012

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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 quality of teaching and learning is good. The childminder joins in children's play and engages them in conversation to promote their communication, language and thinking skills.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children. She continuously updates her knowledge and reviews her safeguarding policies and procedures. As a result, children are kept safe from harm.  The childminder provides a broad range of interesting activities that reflect the needs and interests of the children who attend. As a result, children's development is good.  Children develop a good awareness of healthy lifestyles. They learn about and discuss good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands to get rid of germs. They eat healthy snacks and meals and get daily access to fresh air and exercise.  Effective partnerships with parents mean there is regular two-way communication. This

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This provision is good

ensures information about children's progress and development is consistently shared and parents are supported to help continue their children's learning at home.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder who supports their emotional needs well. Consequently, children feel secure to explore the environment and play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently obtain full information from parents about their child's developmental capabilities, to enable her to plan targeted activities from the onset of care.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to develop their interest in print, in order to build on their early reading 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

 strengthen the process used to identify children's starting points, by supporting parents more effectively to share information about what children already know and can do when they first start  help children to develop their interest in print in order to enhance their early reading skills, for example, by providing an environment that is rich in words and letters for children to refer to as they play.

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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 learning records, comments from parents and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and discussed the self-evaluation process.

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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 consistently gaining sufficient information from parents prior to children starting. This means children's starting points are not established from the onset, not allowing her to plan targeted activities straight away. Children learn mathematical concepts as they count, weigh and measure ingredients when baking cakes. The childminder develops children's communication skills well. She talks to them all the time, modelling new words and asking questions to get them to think and understand what they are doing and why. For example, she asks what they think will happen to the mixture when it is cooking. Children enjoy playing imaginatively. They pretend to go on a picnic and the childminder extends their learning

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who attend. This is good

through asking questions about the colours of the plates and cups. Children freely access opportunities to draw pictures and make marks on paper. However, there are few opportunities for children to see and refer to print within the environment, in order to strengthen their early literacy skills. Overall, the quality of teaching is good. As a result, all children, regardless of age or ability, are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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good

The childminder is a good role model, encouraging and promoting good manners, sharing and turn taking. She recognises children's achievements by giving regular praise to build self-esteem and confidence. Children are able to build their independence through carrying out manageable tasks. For example, they help to get out plates for lunch and to tidy away toys. The childminder takes effective steps to minimise risks to children in her home and on outings. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups to develop their social skills and confidence. Children are developing positive attitudes towards others and to their learning. This helps them get ready for the move on to nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, having achieved a level 6 qualification. She focuses on her professional development, striving to continually develop her knowledge to further enhance the provision. She constantly reflects on her practice and implements ideas or improvements to benefit the children in her care. A good range of policies and procedures are used to effectively support children's health, safety and well-being. Good partnerships overall ensure the effective exchange of information, to enhance children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232987 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 869972 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Holmfirth, Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a professional qualification at level 6. She receives funding for free early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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