Childminder 310842

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2016 8 February 2012

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder's self-evaluation is not sufficiently robust to raise and sustain the quality of teaching and children's achievement. In addition, parents and children are not effectively involved in the evaluation of the provision.  Observation and assessments are not rigorous enough to consistently promote all children's progress and to identify all children's individual learning needs. Next steps in development that are identified are not used effectively to inform the planning of future activities. Consequently, children's progress is not yet good.  The childminder does not help parents to guide their children's development at home. This means that children are not fully supported to make the best possible progress.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder gives priority to promoting children's speech and communication skills. This supports them well to be confident communicators.  Children are learning effectively about people's differences and similarities through a range of resources and outings into the community.  Children develop secure emotional attachments to the childminder. Warm and trusting relationships are established.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure the systems for planning, observation and assessment accurately identify all children's progress, and use this information to plan challenging experiences that are based on children's next steps in development 21/03/2016

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Due Date

 develop ways to help parents guide their children's learning at home. 21/03/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 use reflection and the views of parents and children to develop well-focused improvement plans to raise and sustain the quality of teaching and improve outcomes for 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 self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the home.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder is not reviewing her practice effectively enough to help her identify what she does well and areas that she needs to improve. In addition, she does not seek the views of parents and children about her provision to help her identify changes that will have the most positive impact on those who attend. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she suspects a child is at risk of harm. Risk assessments and daily checks of the premises are carried out to ensure the environment remains safe for children. The childminder keeps up to date with necessary training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding training. Therefore, children are protected. The childminder works well with other agencies and early years provisions that children attend to promote continuity of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder's systems for observing and assessing the children are not effective enough to ensure that children make good progress. She completes some observations of the older children and records the next steps in their development. However, she does not use this information to effectively plan stimulating and challenging activities to promote learning. The childminder does not identify the learning needs of babies, although activities are based on children's interests and general stage of development. Babies use their senses as they explore the items in the treasure basket. The childminder sits with them and talks about what they see and feel, to extend their understanding. Babies show persistence and excitement as they press objects to see what happens. The childminder obtains information from parents about children's interests and starting points. However, she does not give parents ideas about how to guide their children's learning at home to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are happy and settled and enjoy their time with the childminder. However, the lack of robust planning for their individual needs means they are not always highly motivated to learn. The childminder follows younger children's home routines to ensure that they feel secure in her setting. Children are learning to be independent as they access a range of suitable activities. They are helped to understand and manage their feelings and behaviour as they learn to share and take turns. The childminder reminds children about keeping safe and her clear boundaries support this. Children learn about healthy lifestyles through the routines and activities. They have opportunities to exercise outdoors and develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make steady rather than good progress. They are generally working within the expected developmental age bands. They are happy, active and inquisitive in their play. They are emotionally secure and gain some useful skills in readiness for their next stage in learning and the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 310842 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 867973 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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