Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 September 2015 6 December 2011

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not ensure that children access a balance of adult-led and child- led activities meaning that the play opportunities offered do not always engage children and motivate learning.  The childminder's understanding of assessment and progress checks for children aged between two and three years is not yet secure. This means that she does not use assessment to monitor development and support children's achievement effectively.  Relationships with parents are not always used to their full potential in order to strengthen the ongoing involvement of parents in their children's learning.  The childminder does not have robust systems in place for the review of her provision meaning that she does not enhance her knowledge and develop her practice regularly.  The childminder has not developed children's access to outdoor activities since the last inspection. Consequently, children do not benefit from stimulating outdoor activities

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

that consistently promote their development.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and they develop a warm, secure relationship with the childminder.  Children make good progress in developing their mathematical skills. They recognise numbers and frequently count during play.  The childminder carries out risk assessments of the environments the children use and, therefore, children have space to play safely in.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 enrich children's learning by providing more activities and experiences that are led by children's interests, ideas and learning needs 12/03/2016

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 improve the understanding and use of assessment, and progress checks to more precisely monitor development and plan challenging activities that will support children's progress and achievements 12/03/2016

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 ensure that children partake in daily outdoor play activities, so that they can access fresh air, develop their large physical skills and learn about the environment. 12/09/2015

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 extend opportunities to engage parents in children's learning and assessment both at home and in the setting  review the quality of the provision more regularly to identify areas in need of development and where training is needed in order to drive ongoing improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector made a number of observations of activities, including a short joint observation, and viewed the toys and equipment available for the children to use.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at documentation relating to the provision, including policies and procedures and children's development records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse, and report any concerns to keep children safe from harm. Children learn positive behaviour because the childminder role models well and supports children to share and take turns. The childminder maintains an ongoing action plan. However, she does not invite and incorporate the views of parents and children when evaluating her provision. Reflection on practice is not precise enough to identify all areas where improvements can be made, in order to raise the quality of teaching and practice to the highest level.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has a well-planned programme of adult-led activities that support children's learning. For example, the children are taught about the weather, numbers and sounds. However, the childminder does not frequently plan activities that are led by the interests and learning needs of the children. The childminder does not regularly monitor children's progress through assessment of their learning. This means that children's attainment is not well supported and teaching is not always responsive to children's needs. Parents are invited to contribute to initial assessments of children's starting points. However, this process is not always successful and parents are not encouraged to share information about their children's ongoing learning and experiences at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder provides a homely indoor environment. Children benefit from a good range of toys and games, and play happily alongside each other and the childminder. The children sometimes eat snacks on the patio, and access the local park and woodland. However, children's access to the outdoor activities is limited because the childminder has not developed the outdoor area of the premises and trips are not part of the daily routine. When children join the setting, the childminder takes lots of information from parents to support children's individual care routines. This ensures that children's physical and emotional needs are well met. Children have easy access to water and fruit, which helps them to be healthy.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the legal requirements relating to the completion of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This limits her ability to identify any gaps and support children to progress well towards the early learning goals. Children are generally working within the range of development typical for their age. The childminder regularly takes children to play with other childminders and their children. This provides them with good opportunities to socialise with other children, and prepare them for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 310991 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 867988 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 16 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Birstall. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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