Childminder 503065

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2016 21 September 2015

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder has made rapid improvements since her last inspection. She has worked effectively with the local authority to develop her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. In addition, she identifies and attends training with her assistants, which extends their skills further.  Teaching is good. The childminder offers children a worthwhile range of accessible activities and resources. All children are engaged and motivated to learn.  The childminder supports children's behaviour and social skills well. Children learn to share, take turns and consider the needs of others.  The childminder knows the children well and understands where they are in their development. She uses this information effectively to plan for the next steps in children's learning. The childminder regularly reviews children's ongoing development and ensures that they are making good progress towards the early learning goals.

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder works in partnership with parents well. She uses the information they give her to plan activities for each child and parents receive regular updates about their child's progress.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best possible use of all opportunities to help children build further on their speaking skills.  The systems the childminder has put in place to share information with other settings that children attend are not fully effective.  The childminder does not gather enough opinions from parents and children to help identify further priorities for improvement.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide further opportunities for children to enhance their developing language skills  strengthen the partnerships with other settings that children attend, sharing more precise information about children's learning and development to promote consistent progress  build on self-evaluation by seeking and using the views of parents and children to help to identify further priorities for improvement.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children and spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out an observation of a planned activity and discussed the outcome with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications, training and suitability of all adults living or working on the premises.  The inspector looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and children's assessment records.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and took account of the views of parents through their written feedback. She also looked at a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has worked hard since her last inspection to address all the actions set. She has updated her safeguarding policy and clearly understands the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. In addition, she keeps up to date with current legislation and develops her skills, for example, by attending training courses. The childminder has regular discussions with her assistants, who work with her on an occasional basis, and she monitors their practice effectively. She ensures her assistants fully understand and implement all requirements to meet children's needs. The childminder is well organised. She has an extensive range of policies and procedures, which she shares with parents. These are adhered to meticulously, contributing to the safe and efficient management of the setting. The childminder uses effective systems to track children's progress in their learning and development. Any gaps are promptly identified

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about children's starting points and interests. She uses this initial information, along with her own observations, to plan a balance of child-initiated play and adult-led activities. Children are motivated to learn and enjoy fun activities that are closely tailored to their individual needs and interests. They develop their problem-solving skills as they attempt simple puzzles and create with construction toys. They learn to match colours, count, compare sizes and use positional language as they play. This successfully builds on their growing mathematical understanding. Children persevere with transferring items into dishes and looking for additional resources. They explore using various utensils and remain engaged for considerable periods of time.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to get to know children and their families before they start in her care. She obtains a useful range of information about children's care and development and uses this to tailor the environment to reflect their individual needs. Children show a strong sense of belonging and have excellent relationships with the childminder and her family. Children's good health is promoted through effective hygiene procedures and regular access to the outdoors. The childminder helps children to learn how to be safe. She reminds them why they need to tidy their toys away and involves all children in regular fire drills.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in all areas of learning and are working at expected levels. They are motivated, eager and enjoy learning. Their physical, personal, social and emotional development are promoted well. For example, children learn to share and take turns while playing with others. They are independent, self-assured and well prepared for their eventual move on to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 503065 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1029422 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 September 2015

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in the Clayton West area of Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. She occasionally works with an assistant.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5