Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2016 27 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 works well with other early years provisions that children attend to enhance continuity of care and learning.  The childminder promotes children's language development through her supportive interactions during daily routines and play activities. She talks with them about what they are doing, questioning children effectively and giving time for them to respond.  Children make good progress in their development. Children are motivated as they explore freely both inside and outside. The childminder encourages them to make discoveries for themselves and to share their ideas.  Children behave very well. They learn to share resources and act kindly towards one another.  Children have trusting and affectionate relationships with the childminder. They demonstrate that they are happy in her care as they easily approach her for support and enjoy her relaxed manner. Consequently, they play confidently and enjoy their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's reflection on the quality of her service does not always lead to well- focused improvement plans that raise the quality of teaching and drive up children's level of achievement.  Children are not provided with sufficient opportunities to enhance their awareness of other people's cultures, differences and abilities.

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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

 develop well-focused improvement plans to raise the quality of teaching and enable children to reach the highest levels of achievement  provide more opportunities for children to enhance their growing awareness of differences and similarities in society and to value and respect the needs, abilities and cultures of others.

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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 self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the home.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge about the signs and symptoms of abuse. She carefully monitors the ongoing welfare of each child. The childminder minimises potential hazards in her home and garden in order to protect children from harm. All relevant documentation is shared with parents, and policies are consistently implemented into practice, helping to promote the safe and efficient management of the setting. All records are stored securely and confidentiality is maintained. The childminder builds good partnerships with parents. She talks with parents about children's development and their activities and successfully supports them in extending their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations for what each child can achieve and she uses her good knowledge about how each child learns to promote their individual development. Children develop their imaginations well and act out their ideas and feelings. They pretend to prepare drinks and food, and rock their dolls to sleep in the pushchair. Children practise early literacy skills as they learn the sounds of letters in their name. They also develop mark-making skills using pencils and paper in the role-play area. The childminder is very supportive of children's learning. She encourages children to persevere to complete a task, giving them opportunities to solve problems independently. Children persist until they complete jigsaw puzzles and show pride in their achievement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported very well. The childminder organises settling- in visits to help children become used to her setting. She makes each child a booklet which contains photographs of close family members. She uses this as a talking point with children, and the familiarity helps children feel settled. Children receive lots of attention from the childminder and are treated with genuine warmth and positive regard. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They have opportunities to be physically active outdoors and learn about food that is good for them. Children develop confidence in their own abilities as they climb and balance on the outdoor equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points, including the funded two-year- olds. They are learning key skills in readiness for the next stage of learning at nursery and at school. The childminder monitors children's progress well so that she can identify any gaps in learning. Strategies are put in place to ensure that gaps close quickly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424315 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 852487 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-year-old children. The childminder has a level 2 qualification in early years.

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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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