Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 September 2015 10 May 2012

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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

 Children make good progress in their learning. This is because the childminder understands how to assess children's skills and plan activities that meet their individual needs and interests.  Partnerships with others, including parents and the local schools are strong. Relevant information is shared about children. Children benefit from continuity in their care and learning.  The childminder makes good use of the local environment to extend children's learning. They attend groups which help to support their developing social skills, and learn about the world around them through activities, such as, going to nearby parks, shops and the library.  The childminder's evaluation process identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the provision, including the views of parents and children. The information gathered is used to support continuous improvement.  Children are settled and confident in the childminder's care. This is because she offers

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This provision is good

comfort, praise and reassurance to children, making them feel safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always find out as much as possible about what children already know and can do when they first join the setting.  The childminder does not consistently model the correct words to younger children.

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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

 establish more robust starting points in order to plan more swiftly and accurately for children's next steps in learning  consistently use the correct words of the English language when modelling speech to younger children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's learning records, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, discussed the self- evaluation process and looked at written parental feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is secure in her knowledge of child protection procedures and understands how to report and refer concerns. She maintains an environment that is safe and supervises children well to minimise the risk of accidents. Since her last inspection the childminder has undertaken a childcare qualification and uses her new knowledge to improve the quality of her teaching. She values ongoing training opportunities to further improve her knowledge and skills, and benefit the children within her care. She uses the support of her local authority advisor and other childminders to share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes effective observations and assessments to monitor children's progress and identify their next steps in learning. However, although the childminder is making an assessment about children's starting points, she is not always obtaining enough detail to ensure her initial assessments are robust. This means she is not fully aware of children's capabilities from the onset of care, in order to promote the swiftest learning from the beginning. Children enjoy making choices in their play and choose to investigate interactive toys that make noises when they press the buttons. The childminder promotes a language rich environment, always talking to the children about what they are doing, or what they can see. However, young children's early speech development is not consistently being promoted to a high level. The childminder does not always use the correct words to model language and communication. For example, she occasionally says,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

'I help you' instead of, 'Shall I help you?'

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a stimulating, yet homely environment in which to play and learn. She stays close to children to provide reassurance and offers them constant praise and encouragement. The childminder is playful and makes learning fun. Children are, therefore, motivated, confident and eager to play and explore. Children are provided with healthy meals and snacks and follow good hygiene routines. Children enjoy the time spent outdoors. They have opportunities to use different physical skills as they run, and ride on wheeled toys. This supports their good health. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups which help to develop their social skills and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and development because teaching is effective. The childminder places a strong emphasis on equipping children with the personal and social skills needed for their future move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436899 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 853800 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Dewsbury. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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Telephone number

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