Childminder EY398942

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2016 9 February 2010

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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 benefit from the availability of well organised and child-orientated playrooms, where they develop independence. They have access to a wide range of age- appropriate toys and resources that fosters their interests.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She observes and monitors children's achievements closely and plans activities that stimulate and challenge them. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder and thrive in her care. They are offered lots of praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements, building their confidence and self-esteem.  Children are kept safe in the childminder's care. The childminder has a good awareness of child protection procedures and recognises the possible signs that children may be at risk from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress. However, strategies used to encourage parents to share information about their children's learning and achievements at home are not always successful.  The childminder monitors and evaluates her practice. However, she does not have a strong enough focus on her professional development to raise the good quality of her teaching further and drive up children's level of achievement.

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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 and achievements at home  focus the programme of continuous professional development more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's practice and her engagement with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector held discussions and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications and recent training completed by the childminder. She also checked evidence of the suitability of all household members.  The inspector viewed children's files and assessment records and a range of relevant policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder creates a safe environment for children to play in and supervises them well. Overall, the childminder reflects on her practice well and seeks the views of parents and children in developing and implementing improvements. The childminder has developed effective methods to monitor children's ongoing development. She successfully identifies those children who need further support to reach their developmental goals. The childminder has established good relationships with other professionals and is aware of her responsibility in working with them to promote children's well-being and learning.

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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 have great fun using their imagination during role play and have access to a wide variety of resources, enabling them to express their creativity. They enjoy using spades, seed packets and pots to make an imaginary flower garden. Young children develop their senses and a strong sense of curiosity as they use their fingers and hands to explore the texture of paint. Older children enjoy mixing different colours together and excitedly point out how the paint colour has changed to purple. The childminder is supportive of children's learning. She encourages children to persevere to complete a task, giving them opportunities to solve problems independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well when they are in the childminder's care. She gives clear and consistent messages to the children regarding her expectations for behaviour. The childminder has a calm manner and children are encouraged to listen to her and each other. Parents report that the childminder is great with the children and say they cannot fault the care and attention that children receive. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles successfully. She encourages healthy eating and good personal hygiene. Children have regular opportunities to be active and engage in physical play, both in the childminder's garden and on trips to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are working comfortably within the range expected for their age. Children enjoy looking at books and talking about their favourite characters. They are well motivated and eager to learn and join in. Children develop positive attitudes towards trying new things. They demonstrate good self-care skills as, for example, they feed themselves and independently drink from beakers. Children are acquiring the key skills that prepare them well for their next stages in learning, such as starting nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398942 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 860007 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 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Honley, Holmfirth. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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