Childminder in Calderdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 2015 20 July 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses every opportunity to extend children's vocabulary, develop their thinking and promote communication. As a result, children's speaking, understanding and listening skills are well developed.  The childminder has a good understanding of safe and effective working practices and fulfils her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding requirements. Potential risks to children are minimised through effective risk assessment procedures. As a result, children are kept safe from harm.  The childminder provides a safe and nurturing environment that fosters children's emotional well-being. Children develop strong relationships with the childminder and each other. Therefore, they are confident, happy, settled and thoroughly enjoy their time in her care.  The childminder monitors children's progress and her educational programme well. She constantly reflects on her practice and seeks the views of parents and children. This

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This provision is good

enables her to continually improve the care and learning experiences she provides.  Partnerships with parents are good. Regular exchanges of information about children's achievements take place. Parents contribute to developing next steps for their children, which ensures learning is supported at home. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and value the care and learning experiences she provides for their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children the opportunity to resolve conflicts with others independently.

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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

 extend the support given and strategies taught to children, so that they can begin to resolve conflicts themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documents, including a selection of policies, children's assessments records and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector observed practice and the interactions between the childminder and children during play and care routines.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder teaches well. She skilfully guides children's learning through a well- balanced mix of adult-led and child-initiated play. She provides a wide range of activities that cover the seven areas of learning and support children's different learning styles and interests. The childminder effectively uses her evaluation of children's progress and her discussions with parents to identify the particular skills and knowledge they need to learn. As children make models, the childminder effectively grasps opportunities to encourage them to recognise and name colours. She challenges children's mathematical understanding of adding on and taking away, as they tell her how many, one more or one less would be. The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's development and learning. This ensures that children's progress is understood and any gaps in their development are addressed. The childminder knows how to access

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who attend. This is good

specialist support for children, if needed. Children are motivated, make good progress and develop positive attitudes to their learning. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school.

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good

The childminder works closely with parents to make sure that settling-in procedures are flexible and meet children's individual needs. She reinforces children's positive behaviour with praise and encouragement, which promotes their self-esteem. However, sometimes, she steps in too quickly to resolve their everyday conflicts for them. As a result, this slightly reduces children's ability to negotiate and solve problems with their friends. They have a number of opportunities to socialise with other adults and children each week. Good hygiene procedures are promoted. This helps children to learn how good hygiene can contribute to their health. The childminder's garden is a safe and exciting place for children to play, explore and learn. Children's physical skills are challenged as they climb and run. The childminder provides a wide range of resources to stimulate children's imagination and awareness of nature. Children are developing healthy lifestyles in the

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provision is good

The experienced childminder fully understands and meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder continues with her professional development. She shares ideas and good practice with other local childminders and attends training sessions, which they organise together. In addition, she uses information from the early years organisations of which she is a member and regular updates from early years websites to keep her practice current. This has a positive impact on children's learning. The childminder has established effective partnerships and information sharing with the local schools. This helps to make sure children receive continuity in their care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303673 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 871726 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 July 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except 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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