Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2015 29 November 2010

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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 how young children learn and develop. She skilfully identifies children's next steps in learning. As a result, children make good progress.  Children follow good hygiene routines and they enjoy healthy meals and snacks as part of a healthy lifestyle. They learn how to be active in the outdoor area. Therefore, children's physical skills are developing well.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how to safeguard young children. She is aware of her responsibilities to keep children safe and knows what to do if she suspects a child is at risk.  The childminder acts as a positive role model and talks to the children in a respectful and calm manner. She provides a caring and nurturing environment that promotes children's emotional well-being effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to develop children's independence skills.  The childminder does not make good use of all opportunities to build on children's early writing 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

 enhance the learning environment to encourage children to make their own choices, in order to develop their independence skills  provide more opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in a range of learning activities, play and daily care routines.  The inspector observed children playing indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning and a range of other documentation.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The quality of teaching is good. She plans interesting activities, which meet children's individual needs. She shares details of these activities with their parents. This enables parents to continue their children's learning at home. Children concentrate well as they listen to their favourite stories. They count how many items of food the caterpillar has eaten and investigate how many items will be left as each one is taken away. Therefore, children use their thinking skills and develop an understanding of mathematical concepts. The childminder supports children's language development by introducing and reinforcing how to pronounce new words during their play. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to experiment with making marks. As a result, children's early writing skills are not fully promoted.

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good

The childminder reinforces children's positive behaviour with praise and encouragement, which promotes their confidence and self-esteem. As a result, they learn from a young age to share and use good manners. Children have plenty of opportunities for outdoor play. They develop their physical skills as they learn to ride the bicycles and scooters. Children learn about nature as they observe frogs in the garden. They plant strawberries and potatoes and investigate how they grow. As a result, they begin to develop an understanding of the world in which they live. The childminder's organisation and storage of toys and resources does not help children to easily lead their own play. As a result, there are fewer opportunities for children to make their own choices. Therefore, they are not fully supported to develop their independence.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She reflects well on the service she offers and identifies her strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement. The childminder has acted on the recommendations from her last inspection. Consequently, her service is continually improving. The childminder has well-established partnerships with parents and local schools. She regularly chats and shares stories with children about their new school. As a result of this, children become emotionally prepared for their move into school. The childminder regularly attends training. This helps her to update her knowledge and she applies this to her teaching to improve learning experiences for children. She has attended a paediatric first-aid course and additional relevant training to enhance her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412268 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 851273 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered In 2010 and lives in Dewsbury. 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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