Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 June 2015 15 June 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 provides welcoming and stimulating environments for children to play in, indoors and outdoors. As a result, children make good progress in their learning, which means they acquire the skills needed to prepare them for school.  The children have good opportunities to make safe and independent choices in their play, selecting from a wide range of activities and resources. As a result, children approach their play with enthusiasm. They especially enjoy the opportunity to listen to stories.  The childminder has good relationships with the children. She meets their individual care needs well and makes sure she plans around their routines, likes and interests. Consequently, children are happy and they experience continuity in their care, which means they settle quickly and feel safe with the childminder.  The childminder makes good use of the outdoor learning environment to promote children's health and learning. When playing outdoors, children solve simple problems

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This provision is good

when they experiment with how the cars, balls and water move along and through the different-sized pipes, guttering and funnels.  The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and safety checks. Consequently, she puts in place good safety precautions to make sure children play safely. She has a good awareness of child protection issues, which means she protects children from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always support children to make the best possible progress during group activities.  The childminder does not always use information from parents to assess children's skills, to support planning for their even swifter progress.

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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 teaching during group activities to make sure that they are sharply focused and fully support children's individual learning, so that children make more rapid progress  make better use of information parents share about children's learning at home, to identify ways to promote exceptional learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation, action planning and children's learning with the childminder. She looked at a selection of children's records, planning information, suitability checks and qualification certificates.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through information recorded on parental surveys.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder regularly observes children and uses her assessments to identify their individual learning needs. Overall, she plans a good range of activities to meet these needs, such as games to help children to learn about colour and number. On the other hand, during some group activities, challenges set for some children are too ambitious and the childminder does not always help younger children to understand how to behave in group situations. Consequently, younger children quickly lose interest. The children are inquisitive, imaginative and creative learners. They enjoy exploring a wide range of different materials, textures, media and sensory objects. They collect a number of items from around the room and eagerly place them in their treasure boxes. Children's communication skills are developing well. The childminder positively interacts with them, which means younger children repeat simple words and older children confidently ask

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good

The childminder makes good use of settling-in visits to gather detailed information about children's needs when they first start. As a result, she knows them well. The childminder takes children to groups so that they have good opportunities to experience new environments and social situations. This supports children to have the confidence to embrace change, such as starting school or nursery. The childminder effectively promotes children's good health and self-care skills. They enjoy the balanced and nutritious meals she provides, and children request healthy snack options. Children independently manage their personal hygiene needs. They enjoy playing outdoors and they learn about risks and dangers. Children discuss with the childminder why these routines and safe practices are important. Consequently, they understand the benefits of leading a safe, healthy and active lifestyle. The childminder regularly praises children's achievements, which means

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good

they have high self-esteem and confidence in their own abilities.

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provision is good

The childminder maintains all required records and implements effective policies and procedures to safeguard children. She regularly discusses children's progress with parents. Despite this, she does not always use information about children's learning at home to assess and plan for their even swifter progress. Parents' comments about the service are very positive. They say children are happy and are supported in making good progress in their learning. The childminder has a strong commitment to improve. She frequently reflects on her practice and sets clear targets for improvement. This includes addressing areas to improve identified at her last inspection. She now provides more activities and resources to help children to learn about different groups of people that live in their community. The childminder makes good use of training to promote her professional development. She is currently working towards a recognised level 3 qualification.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304144 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 856551 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 15 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Slaithwaite, Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, and until 4pm on Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, 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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