Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 15 March 2012

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 regularly reviews her practice. She includes children and parents and uses feedback to develop targeted action plans that help her to continually develop her service.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She takes into account their interests and the way they prefer to learn. Well-planned activities, both inside and outdoors, capture their curiosity and stimulate them to learn.  Parents are involved in the assessment of their children's progress. The childminder includes them in planning for their children's future learning. Parents are supported to continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder understands children's need for additional emotional support during changes in their lives. The move into the setting, and the eventual move to school, are planned well to make sure children are prepared and settle easily.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have a wide range of opportunities to independently experiment with writing.  The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to help children think about why things happen and how problems might be resolved.

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 children with a broader range of opportunities to experiment with writing  help children to think critically about why things happen and to think about solutions to problems.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the childminder's review of her practice.  The inspector looked at children's records, discussed planning and looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a thorough understanding of current child protection issues. Safeguarding is effective. Policies and procedures are shared with parents. The childminder shares good practice with other childminders. She attends some training and undertakes independent research to improve her knowledge and skills. She uses her knowledge to provide high-quality learning experiences that support children's good progress. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children. Following her evaluation, she has developed her outdoor area to provide more learning opportunities for children. She has also made a wider range of resources more easily accessible.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a wide variety of challenging activities, both indoors and outside. They participate in a number of trips to places of interest which extend their learning experiences. For example, they walk in the woods and visit the museum and library. The childminder helps children to make connections in their learning. They talk about how their small-world play links to their favourite television characters and their own first-hand experiences. Parents and other providers are included in closely monitoring children's development. This helps the childminder to identify children's strengths and address any gaps in learning. She successfully supports parents to continue their children's learning at home.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond well to the childminder's praise. They enjoy a wide range of activities where they learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they take managed risks as they climb in the woods and use large play equipment safely in the local park. They learn about road safety during daily walks. The childminder supports children to develop good personal hygiene routines. She helps them to understand the importance of a healthy, balanced diet.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children independently access a wide range of resources and make choices about their play. They develop very good language skills and are confident to initiate conversations and share their ideas. Children show pride in their achievements and demonstrate high self-esteem. As a result, they become successful learners and self-assured individuals. Children learn about the diverse community they live in, the wider world and other people. They are beginning to understand why they are unique as individuals and what makes them similar to others. They build secure relationships with adults and enjoy friendships with other children. Children develop early literacy skills. For example, they use potatoes and paint to make marks. They begin to recognise familiar letters and simple words. Children are developing a good understanding of early mathematics. They begin to recognise numbers and learn about shape and quantity. All children are making strong

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

progress from their initial starting points and attaining the skills they need for their future learning in school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 310952 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 855269 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2012

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in the Birkenshaw area of Bradford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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