Childminder, Out-of school day care in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2015 5 May 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder provides an excellent range of high-quality learning experiences, both indoors and outside. As a result, children are highly motivated, eager to explore and develop a real pleasure in learning.  Comprehensive assessments are regularly completed. They are shared with parents who contribute information about their own child's interests and learning at home. This ensures that they accurately reflect children's all-round development.  The well-qualified and experienced childminder is passionate about the service that she provides. She is dedicated to the continual development of the setting and improvement of her practice to ensure children in her care achieve their full potential.  Children have formed exceptional relationships with the childminder. This means that children's individual needs are always very well met. As a result, they thrive in her care.  Partnerships between the childminder, parents and local schools are excellent. The

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This provision is outstanding

childminder ensures that parents are well informed about their child's developmental progress and how to support their learning at home.  Children benefit from the highly positive and encouraging interactions of the childminder and her assistant. As a result, their confidence and self-esteem are promoted exceptionally well.  The childminder provides a relaxed, fun and homely environment where each child is respected and valued. The childminder talks to the children in a calm and respectful manner. This helps children manage their own behaviour and make friends.  The quality of teaching is of a very high standard. The childminder is very focused on promoting children's personal skills. In addition, she develops their communication and language skills very effectively. As a result, children are very well prepared for school.

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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

 build on the excellent opportunities for children to play and learn outdoors, for example, by continuing to develop the garden to provide a greater range of activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home and garden used for childminding.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children during play, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including risk assessments and a range of policies and procedures. She checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and her assistants.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection and the written comments of parents of children attending the setting.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is very knowledgeable about the procedures she must follow in the event of a concern. Robust risk assessments support her in maintaining a safe and secure environment, both inside and outside the home. Children take risks according to their age and ability. For example, older children enjoy using rope and tyre swings whilst younger children delight in playing in the pirate ship. They understand the rules for keeping safe. For example, children know that they must wear cycle helmets when riding bikes. The childminder delivers the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage to an outstanding level within her home environment. She ensures that policies and procedures are updated regularly, taking into account any changes in legislation and information from her training. Organisation of the service is outstanding. The childminder has a clear sense of purpose and commitment to continually

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

improve the already exceptional quality of her setting. For example, following her recent house move she recognises that this has given her the opportunity to further develop the extensive garden area.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's teaching is highly responsive to children's interests. Children eagerly choose what they would like from the excellent range of resources. For example, children build towers with a wide variety of toy bricks, confidently counting together and discussing the different shapes and sizes. The childminder uses every opportunity to build on their knowledge and develop their language by introducing new words such as hexagon. Children enjoy one-to-one support from the childminder as they cuddle up for a story. Older, more-able children are supported to recognise the letters in their name. Assessment of progress is rigorous. This helps swiftly identify any gaps in learning to ensure all children continue to make outstanding progress. The childminder supervises her assistants well and develops their skills through a combination of training and coaching.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's well-being is given very high priority and individual routines are strictly followed. The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. She encourages children to learn about the importance of handwashing and how to keep safe. The childminder prepares children exceptionally well for starting school. She knows the essential skills they require to adjust to the move and ensures that she teaches them to be independent and resilient. Parents speak of the consistently high standards provided by the childminder and say their children love coming to the setting.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make exceptional progress. Children enjoy the extremely well-planned activities based around their interests and experiences. Children paint with brushes which they then develop into finger and hand painting. Younger children take great delight in smearing the paint over their arms and on to paper plates. Such activities encourage them to be highly motivated and enthusiastic learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343731 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 849349 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 24

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Mirfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 5pm on a Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants on a regular basis. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder 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

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Telephone number

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