Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2015 8 April 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 indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children have good opportunities to make safe and independent choices in their play, choosing from a wide variety of resources and activities. Consequently, children are enthusiastic and motivated learners who eagerly join in activities.  The childminder has good relationships with the children and she understands and meets their individual needs. The children are happy and settled in her care. They enjoy her company and get pleasure from her being involved in their play. For example, older children snuggle up to her when reading stories and younger children frequently approach her for cuddles.  The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to discuss their feelings. This means children talk about different emotions and they learn to express their own ideas and thoughts. These opportunities, amongst others, help children to talk about

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This provision is good

and manage change, such as starting school or nursery.  The childminder provides a safe and clean learning environment for children to play in because she implements effective policies and procedures to safeguard children.  The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3, which has given her a secure understanding of how young children learn. Consequently, she supports children to make good progress in their learning, which helps prepare children well for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The quality of assessment and the planning of activities is not consistently of the highest quality to promote children's best possible progress.  The childminder is not always using information parents provide about children's learning at home to plan for their child'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

 assess younger children's learning needs more precisely and make sure that they are consistently challenged appropriately to achieve at the highest level  make better use of information all parents share about children's learning at home to target planning more sharply and increase the potential for children to make the best possible progress.

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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 training certificates.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through information recorded on surveys and other documentation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder regularly uses her observations of children to identify their individual learning needs. Overall, she plans activities to meet these needs, such as using dough activities to encourage older children to count, learn shapes and colours. However, the childminder is not always using her teaching skills to best effect to assess younger children's level of understanding. Consequently, she sometimes plans over ambitious challenges, which means children quickly lose interest in some activities. The childminder provides many opportunities for role play, which encourages children to be creative and imaginative learners. Young children thoroughly enjoy playing with the toy animals. They creatively use the water containers, corn on the cobs and strawberries to pretend to feed their animals. The childminder interacts positively with the children, which means children are well supported to use good communication skills as they play. For example, younger

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who attend. This is good

children repeat simple words and older children confidently ask questions and start conversations.

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good

The childminder makes good use of settling-in visits to talk to parents about children's individual care needs. She effectively includes these individual routines into the day so that children experience continuity and settle quickly. The childminder effectively uses praise to celebrate children's successes, such as telling them they are listening well or being very kind. This means children have high self-esteem and confidence in their own abilities. The childminder encourages children to lead active and healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy meals, encourages effective hygiene routines and makes good use of her garden for outdoor activities. When playing outdoors, children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills, such as using water to pour, fill and empty containers. The childminder regularly takes children to groups so that they have good opportunities to mix socially with other children. These experiences, amongst others, help children to play

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provision is good

The childminder has a good awareness of safeguarding and child protection issues. This means she keeps children safe and protects them from harm. The childminder has successfully addressed the areas identified for improvement at her last inspection. She now involves children in regular fire evacuation practices so that they learn about dangers and safety. The childminder regularly discusses children's progress with parents. However, she does not always effectively use what all parents know about their child's learning at home. Therefore, planning for children's rapid progress is not always as focused as possible. When setting targets to improve, the childminder reflects on her practice, monitors children's progress and seeks feedback from children and parents. She strives to achieve high-quality care and learning for children. The childminder shares good information with other settings so that children experience continuity in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 310937 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 867984 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1985 and lives in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder's sessions are from 7.15am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday during term time and Monday to Friday during the school holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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