Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2015 19 January 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder reflects on the quality of her provision to make sure her service has a positive impact on outcomes for children. She takes into account the views of parents and children and uses her findings to continually improve her setting.  The childminder teaches children about their community and the wider world. She helps children to understand why some people have needs different to theirs. They celebrate different cultures and take part in events to raise money for a range of charities.  The childminder finds out children's starting points and interests on entry. Parents are kept well informed about their children's good progress. Parents are encouraged to share information about their children's learning and development at home.  Children are happy and confident as they explore and investigate. The childminder promotes their developing confidence and self-esteem through praise and encouragement. Children attend playgroups where they begin to build friendships. This

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This provision is good

helps to prepare them for the eventual move to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of the outdoor area to promote children's learning.  The childminder does not use every opportunity to build on and extend children's communication and language skills so that children make rapid progress in this aspect of their 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

 be aware of, and make best use of, every opportunity to increase children's rate of progress in their communication and language skills  make the most of outdoor play opportunities in all weathers so that those children who prefer to learn outdoors have rich and meaningful experiences throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the childminder's review of her practice.  The inspector looked at children's records, discussed planning, and looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She accesses training to improve her skills and shares good practice with other childminders. This ensures the childminder maintains a high standard of care and learning. The childminder monitors children's progress. Information about children's development is regularly shared with parents and they are supported to continue their children's learning at home. Procedures to safeguard children are implemented effectively and the childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. The childminder has established links with local schools and other providers to ensure information about children's progress is shared. This means any gaps in children's learning are addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that reflect children's interests, such as small-world play, which means children are stimulated to learn. The childminder has achieved a good balance of child-initiated play and adult-led learning. Babies are given space and time to discover. For example, they explore the texture of a coconut and other natural objects. On the whole, communication and language is promoted well. The childminder provides commentary for children's play and encourages children to listen to different sounds. However, she does not make the most of every opportunity to model language, such as helping older children to sound out words. As a result, children are not always supported to make the best possible progress in this aspect of their learning. Older children develop basic mathematics and literacy skills in readiness for school. They sing simple counting rhymes, share stories, and begin to recognise familiar letters and numbers during the walk

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming. She finds out about children's care routines so she has a good understanding of their individual needs. Children settle quickly and are happy and confident as they play. Children's independence in self-care is promoted in readiness for the eventual move to school. Good health and hygiene are promoted through everyday routines. The childminder helps children to understand why a healthy diet and regular outdoor play is good for them. Children develop their physical skills as they use scooters and bicycles, and large play equipment in the local park. However, the outdoor area is not used as well as it could be to extend children's learning. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder teaches them to cross the road safely and discusses the dangers of using social media with the older children.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has high expectations for all children, which means they make good progress from their initial starting points. The childminder is a good role model. She gives children clear guidance about what is and is not acceptable behaviour and teaches them how to behave towards others. As a result, children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY240294 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 872563 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the Golcar area of Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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