Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2015 3 February 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 provides a wide range of interesting activities for children which reflect their interests. Consequently, children are active and inquisitive learners who enjoy their play. They make good progress and acquire a wealth of skills that support the next stage in their learning in readiness for school.  The childminder uses accurate assessments to monitor children's progress and identify any gaps in their learning and development. This ensures all children make good progress.  The childminder encourages children to share and take turns and helps them to understand the rules of the games. Consequently, children are well behaved and play well together.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect children from harm and what action to take if she has concerns about their welfare. Her safeguarding procedures reflect local guidance and she keeps up to date by attending regular training.

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This provision is good

 Self-evaluation and monitoring of children's progress are effective. The childminder reviews and adapts her practice on a daily basis, as part of her evaluating and monitoring systems. She uses feedback from parents and children to ensure that she continues to effectively meet their needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children who learn better outdoors to draw, make marks and understand that print has meaning are not maximised in the outdoor play area.  Partnerships with other early years provisions that children attend are not always fully utilised to maximise learning.

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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

 give children more opportunities in the outdoor area to develop their early literacy skills  strengthen partnerships with other early years provisions that children attend, in order to maximise their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, documents and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of other household members aged over 16 years.  The inspector took into consideration the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The well-qualified childminder enhances children's learning effectively. She demonstrates how to do things and gives children guidance as they play. This helps to consolidate their learning, so that they make good progress. The childminder sensitively involves herself in children's play and encourages them to develop a 'can do' attitude. Consequently, children are motivated and excited to learn, which promotes their self-esteem and confidence. They develop good physical skills as they play ball games or use tools to make changes to modelling materials. The childminder uses daily routines and activities to enhance children's counting and calculation skills. For example, they calculate how many plates they need for the number of children present at lunchtime. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to be creative. They access a wide range of pretend play materials and resources through which they express their thoughts, feelings and ideas.

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good

Children are very happy and settled in this homely environment. The childminder has very close relationships with children, this supports their feelings of being secure. The childminder works with parents when children first start at the setting. She establishes children's care routines to ensure continuity. Children are also supported in their move on to school. The childminder reads books with them about changes in their lives. In addition, they become familiar with the school environment when they go with the childminder to drop off and collect older children. Children have regular access to outdoor activities to keep them fit and healthy. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to make marks or learn that print has a meaning in the outdoor area. This hinders the progress of those who learn better outside. The childminder promotes and talks about good hygiene routines. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder asks

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good

children if they can remember how to carry scissors safely. Children are provided with a good range of nutritious snacks and meals. They are involved in menu planning to further develop their understanding of healthy food options.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Policies and procedures that support children's health, safety and well- being are in place and are successfully implemented. The childminder understands how to work in partnership with other professionals involved in children's lives to continually promote their care. However, her partnerships with some of the other early years provisions that children attend are not as strong. This effects her ability to maximise learning. Positive written feedback from parents demonstrates their high regard for the childminder and the service she provides. The childminder regularly attends training to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. This knowledge is put into practice to benefit learning outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339406 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 862818 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 21

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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