Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 September 2015 23 November 2011

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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 is very passionate and enthusiastic in her work and she provides a welcoming, friendly and stimulating environment for children to play in.  The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and completes daily safety checks to make sure she keeps children safe when playing at her home and when on outings. She is vigilant in supervising children's play and she talks to them about safe practices, such as road safety so that children learn about keeping themselves safe.  The childminder provides a wide range of activities and resources to support children to make good progress in their learning. She provides good opportunities for children to make safe and independent choices in their play. Children have fun with the childminder and they approach their play with enthusiasm.  The childminder places a very strong emphasis on promoting children's personal, social and emotional development. She is sensitive and responsive to children's individual care

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This provision is good

needs. As a result, she provides the support and reassurance they need to make sure children feel safe, secure and settled in her care.  Parents' comments about the service and their child's learning experiences are positive. They express how well the childminder helps their children to develop and in readiness for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's approach to professional development is not yet supporting exceptional learning outcomes for children.  The childminder is not always making the most of information from her assessments to consistently plan activities to promote children's best possible 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

 explore ways to strengthen professional development so that teaching skills are raised to an outstanding level, in order to support children's best possible progress  make better use of information from assessments to consistently and meticulously plan focused and highly challenging activities for all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluated activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and any household members.  The inspector looked at letters from a selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The childminder fully understands her role in protecting children from harm and knows how to reporting concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has successfully addressed areas identified for improvement at her last inspection. She now makes better use of her observations to track children's progress. The childminder has completed a level 3 qualification. However, she is not always exploring all opportunities to support her professional development so that she promotes exceptional teaching across all activities. The childminder works well with other settings that children attend so and promotes continuity in their learning. The childminder regularly reviews her service so that she identifies areas she can improve, such as developing her garden to enhance children's outdoor learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children so that she is fully aware of their abilities and achievements. She helps children to gain the skills they need for when they start school. However, occasionally, when assessing children's learning needs she is too generalised about the support needed. Therefore, some planned activities lack focus to support children's rapid progress. The childminder regularly discusses children's progress with parents and she includes their observations in her assessments. The childminder has a selection of books that children can take home and enjoy with their parents. The childminder makes good use of outings, visits and walks to enhance children's learning experiences. For example, children enjoy learning about nature and how things grow when blackberry picking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy going to groups, where they have good opportunities to mix socially with other children. Consequently, they have the confidence to embrace new situations, they learn to respect others and enjoy making new friends. The childminder effectively supports children to lead healthy lifestyles. She provides a wide range of nutritious meals and snacks. She provides good opportunities for children to be active, play outdoors and sleep and rest when needed. Children learn from an early age about the importance of good hygiene practices. The childminder provides consistent routines and boundaries to help children to learn about right, wrong, being kind and sharing. Consequently, children behave well and the childminder makes good use of praise to promote their positive self- esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning, which helps prepare them well for their learning in school. Babies and younger children are keen to repeat animal sounds and single words. Older children eagerly talk about what they see on outings, such as the spider's web glistening in the fog. Children enjoy activities that help them to learn about early mathematical concepts. Older children count objects and younger children explore different shapes and objects in treasure baskets.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 310951 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 871897 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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