Childminder in Calderdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 October 2015 19 October 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 ignites children's curiosity and enthusiasm by providing rich learning experiences across the seven areas of learning. Children progress well and develop the skills they need for the next stage in learning, such as starting school.  The childminder interacts very well with children and regularly engages them in meaningful conversations. Children listen well, think and gain confidence in speaking.  Partnerships with parents are well-established. Parents feel their children are happy and get on well. They appreciate the wide range of learning experiences the childminder provides and feel supported by the childminder in helping their children at home.  The childminder has very high expectations of children's behaviour. She is a good role model, who displays a calm, caring nature and has clear expectations. Children develop high levels of self-control in activities. They are able to take turns and share with each

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This provision is good

other very well.  Children learn to appreciate each other and understand they all have different views. They participate in discussions and enjoy exploring the traditions of a range of cultures. This helps to support their growing awareness of the wider world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start.  The childminder's professional development plans for herself are not targeted precisely enough to achieve and maintain an even higher quality of teaching.

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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

 expand the range of information gathered from parents to include specific details of children's developmental abilities on entry, in order to decide how best to support children's progress  focus even more precisely on professional development plans so they are more targeted in developing teaching to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following a planned activity.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her safeguarding and first-aid training updated. She understands how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare or care to keep them safe. The childminder is committed to providing children with good quality care and learning experiences. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children. This enables her to make positive changes to further develop and improve her good practice further. The well-qualified childminder forms successful partnerships with other settings that children attend. She shares information about children's development so that they experience a good level of consistency in their learning. Gaps in children's development are identified so that the childminder can access further support if needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is consistently good. She ensures that her teaching is suited to individual children. She uses their interests to provide effective learning opportunities. The childminder observes children during activities, accurately assesses their progress and identifies their next steps in learning. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's experience at the setting. She encourages parents to view their children's records regularly so that they are fully aware of their achievements. The childminder interacts very well with all children and skilfully joins in with their play. Babies listening and attention skills are effectively supported. Older children display good communication and language skills and clearly demonstrate their abilities in solving problems. The childminder successfully contributes to children's understanding of the natural environment and the development of their creativity. She uses children's play as a starting

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

point to challenge their thinking and helps them to express their ideas. Children remain focused, engaged and motivated to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and confident within the childminder's home. The childminder takes time to support new children to settle. She works with parents to make sure she meets children's care needs well. Children learn in a bright and welcoming environment that is safe and well-planned to meet their needs and interests. The childminder provides a wide range of resources that children can independently choose. Children's good health is well promoted through suitable care practices. Children are supported to develop confidence in different social situations. The childminder arranges regular outings, including visits to local playgroups and parks. Children have daily opportunities to access fresh air and play outdoors, where they enjoy activities that are more energetic. Children develop a good awareness of how to keep themselves safe, for example, as they practise fire evacuations. They know what to do in the event of an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have a very positive attitude to learning and are eager to get involved in the experiences available. All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410293 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 851073 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Lightcliffe. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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