Childminder EY476138

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2016 Not applicable

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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 enjoy the childminder's company and form strong attachments with her. They are welcomed with lots of smiles and hugs and clearly enjoy their time with her. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being and sense of security.  The childminder completes risk assessments for the premises to help ensure the environment is safe for children to learn and explore in. She effectively implements a wide range of written policies and procedures that supports her good practice.  The childminder provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. Consistent boundaries are in place and children are taught about the importance of being kind to each other. This helps children to behave well.  The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their social skills and gain confidence with other groups of children. She takes them on a range of outings which helps them to learn about the wider community and promotes their physical well-

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This provision is good

being. All children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder recognises the importance of reflecting upon her practice. She attends training to improve her teaching skills and is fully conversant with all new legislation and requirements. This contributes to positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not fully successful in encouraging parents to share information about their children's learning at home, to help consolidate and extend their progress.  Sometimes, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and continue their explorations before making suggestions and interrupting their play.

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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 more ways to help parents to share information about children's learning at home and consolidate and extend their learning further  enhance questioning skills to better promote opportunities for older children to explore and investigate independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children as they engaged in learning activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder during the inspection about children's care and learning needs.  The inspector viewed children's individual records, methods used by the childminder for learning and developmental assessment and her policies and procedures.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder and took into account parental written feedback.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding, including the lounge, playroom and bathroom and viewed the garden.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps children safe and protects them from harm. She is clear about the procedures to follow should she have any concerns for their welfare. The childminder holds discussions with her assistant about her performance and responsibilities within the setting. This ensures there is a collaborative and consistent approach to children's care and learning. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. This helps to ensure that all children are working within expected levels. Overall, partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder keeps them updated, both verbally and electronically. This enables parents to have direct access to useful information about the activities their children engage in and the progress they make in their learning and development. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care provided for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is motivated to provide the best possible opportunities for children in her care. She has a very good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, recognises and values the uniqueness of every child and seeks to meet their individual needs. Children delight in exploring different media and materials. They show good levels of engagement and experiment with a range of tools and equipment, which helps develop early writing skills. The childminder plays alongside children and effectively engages them in conversations. Younger children develop curiosity and interest in books and the childminder reads familiar stories to them. She frequently introduces new vocabulary and repeats children's spoken words so they can hear the correct articulation. This helps to support children's communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers settling-in sessions for parents and their children to help them prepare emotionally for their first day. During these visits, she gathers good information from parents about children's routines at home. Children learn about differences in people and communities. They find out information from books and acknowledge different festivals. Children's understanding of healthy lifestyles is supported well. They eat healthy meals and learn how to take care of their personal needs. The childminder provides opportunities for fresh air and physical play through access to the garden and regular visits to local parks. This helps to support their good health and physical well-being. Children help tidy away toys and learn how to care for the play equipment. The childminder's praise and reassurance help to boost their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress and are working comfortably within expected levels of achievement. All children are acquiring the dispositions and skills needed for their future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476138 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 971632 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Illingworth area of Halifax. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The setting receives funding for the provision of early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant.

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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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