Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2015 6 September 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 evaluates her provision and makes improvements to her provision on a regular basis. She regularly seeks children's and parents' views, which she incorporates in her ongoing plans for continual improvement.  The childminder has documentation and policies and procedures that support her practice. The setting is very well organised and maintained.  The childminder's home is bright and stimulating. The environment is very well resourced. Children confidently select what they like to do and make independent choices about their play. Their progress is good from their starting points.  The childminder is particularly attentive and responsive to the individual needs of the children. This is a great strength of her setting. It helps the children form a strong bond and settle quickly into her care. Children's care needs are met exceptionally well.  The children learn to value and respect people's similarities and differences through

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This provision is good

activities, visits to places in the community and further afield.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain sufficient and precise information from parents about all areas of their child's prior learning. This means she does not have a fully detailed overview from which to plan each child's learning when they first start.  The childminder does not always use her observations of the children to accurately identify the next steps in children's learning to enable her to ensure that activities are highly challenging for the 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

 obtain precise information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first join the setting  identify the next steps in children's learning more precisely to ensure that activities are highly challenging for the 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 had discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the home.  The inspector took the views of parents into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and is clear about what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder is up to date with current legislation and government guidance. She conducts her own research, accesses training and works closely with a range of professionals to build on her professional development. This helps her to further enhance her knowledge and has a positive impact on the consistently good quality care and education children benefit from. The childminder has very good links with other early years providers and agencies that are involved with the children to ensure continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and understands how children learn and develop. She is very calm and patient, and excels in listening to suggestions children make. The childminder provides a wide range of activities that follows children's interests. She uses situations and events that arise to extend learning very well. She models thinking skills, and asks children questions so that they build their reasoning and problem-solving skills. Children have fun as they discover the world around them. Toddlers develop their interest in toys and books with flaps and buttons as they begin to learn how things work and happen. More-able children operate equipment by turning knobs on the musical toys and by pressing buttons to record their voices. The childminder models language clearly and effectively throughout the day. She allows children the time to practise sounds and phrases, which helps increase their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's sensitive interactions with children support them in learning how to manage their own behaviour. She helps children recognise the needs of others, and to learn to share and take turns, to build their social skills. The childminder promotes a high standard of manners and good hygiene with the children. Children learn to care for themselves and become confident and assured in their own abilities. They show their independence skills when they chop their own fruit at lunchtime. Children examine the apple pips, and talk about what apple pips need to grow. They enjoy daily outdoor play opportunities and exercise in the fresh air. Children learn how to be safe as they use knives to cut their fruit, and how to be safe when they use the large play equipment in the parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress based on their starting points, including those who speak English as an additional language. This ensures that children have the skills that they need in readiness for school. The childminder monitors children's progress and identifies any gaps in children's learning. Targets are put in place to ensure that gaps close quickly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 512144 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 869440 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She cares for children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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