Downing Joanna

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 July 2015 14 July 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 a welcoming and stimulating environment for children to play in. She effectively organises resources so that children have good opportunities to make safe and independent choices in their play. As a result, children are motivated to learn and they approach the activities with enthusiasm.  The childminder makes good use of regular outings and visits to a wide variety of places to enhance children's learning experiences. These activities, among others, support children to develop a good understanding of the natural world and of different environments, places and communities.  The childminder has good relationships with children and parents. She effectively uses settling-in procedures to gather good information about children's care needs. Children experience familiar routines, which means they settle quickly and feel safe in the childminder's care.  The childminder has high regard for the safety of children. She makes good use of

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This provision is good

training to ensure her safeguarding policies and practices are up to date and rigorous. Consequently, she fully understands her role in dealing with concerns so that she successfully protects children from harm.  The childminder is well qualified and her commitment to her professional development is good. As a result of training, the childminder plans a wide range of activities to support children's good progress. Consequently, children are well prepared for their learning when they start school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The quality of teaching is not always of the highest quality to support children to make the best possible progress.  The childminder is not making the most of information parents share about children's learning at home to plan for children's rapid 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 so that activities are consistently sharply focused to enable all children to achieve to the highest level  make better use of the information parents share about their children's learning at home, to plan more effectively for children's rapid progress from the start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with 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 training certificates.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through information recorded in children's files, letters and other documentation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how young children learn. Consequently, she plans a wide range of activities to promote children's learning. For example, older children listen attentively to stories and they eagerly talk about what is happening in the tale. The childminder makes good use of her observation and assessment skills to identify children's individual learning needs. Occasionally, however, the childminder does not use her teaching skills to adapt activities to support younger children's levels of understanding. Consequently, during some group activities, younger children are not always involved and challenged to the highest level. The childminder encourages children to be inquisitive, creative and imaginative learners. Older children thoroughly enjoy looking for bugs and insects. They use the magnifying glasses to investigate and talk about different features, such as how many legs, spots and wings the creatures have. Babies are encouraged to be

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who attend. This is good

curious and use their senses as they explore a wide variety of materials, such as shiny balls, wooden blocks and silky ribbons.

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good

The childminder knows children well and effectively meets their individual needs. She provides regular opportunities for children to socialise. Consequently, children make friends, learn to share and encounter new situations. This helps 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. She devises her own recipe cards, which include good information about allergens to make sure she offers nutritious meals to children. Children independently manage their personal hygiene needs and they enjoy playing outdoors and being active. This supports children to lead healthy lifestyles. The childminder uses a 'fire box' to represent a fire as children practise the evacuation procedure. This encourages children to talk about dangers and the importance of keeping safe. The childminder regularly praises children's achievements, which means children

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good

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. She supervises children well and keeps them safe by completing regular risk assessments and safety checks. The childminder's commitment to improve is good. She has successfully addressed the areas identified for improvement at her last inspection. She now plans more effectively to promote children's understanding of the beliefs and traditions of others in their community. The childminder has good relationships with parents and she regularly discusses children's progress with them. However, during her initial assessments, she is not always using the information parents share about their child's learning at home. Therefore, her initial planning for children's progress is not always as focused as possible. Parents' comments about the service are positive. They say the childminder meets children's needs, is friendly and reliable.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY240395 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 855840 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. 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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