Childminder EY478064

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2016 Not applicable

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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 demonstrates a good understanding of children's interests and individual needs. She plans children's next steps in learning based on regular and accurate assessments of their progress. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children are happy, demonstrate a strong sense of security and form close bonds with the childminder and her assistants. The childminder takes time to get to know children well and sensitively responds to their care and learning needs.  The childminder promotes children's health and well-being. Children have many opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise in the stimulating outdoor environment.  Children are kept safe in the childminder's care. The childminder completes regular checks on her premises, resources and equipment, ensuring they remain suitable for children to use.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although, the childminder provides children with a good range of suitably challenging activities, she does not fully give them enough opportunities to think for themselves or to consider and act upon their own ideas.  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 development at home, are not always successful.  The childminder and her assistants monitor and evaluate their practice. However, the programme for ongoing professional development is not yet precisely focused on raising the good quality of their teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 give children more time to think for themselves and to consider and act upon their own ideas  explore more ways to help parents share information about what children are learning at home  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development to help enhance existing knowledge and teaching skills further.

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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 suitability, qualifications and recent training completed by the childminder and her assistants. 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 views and comments left by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility to protect the welfare of the children in her care. The childminder and her assistant have completed safeguarding training and they know how to follow current procedures. The childminder has clear procedures in place to ensure the suitability of her assistants. She oversees their practice, making sure the quality of teaching is of a consistently high standard. Overall, they work successfully together to maintain the good standard of their provision. The monitoring of the educational programmes and tracking arrangements effectively support children's continued good progress. The childminder is confident to seek advice from other professionals when intervention may be required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's progress. The childminder helps children to develop their physical skills and their hand-to-eye coordination through creative activities. Children enjoy exploring a range of different materials as they build structures with small bricks and dig in the sand tray. The childminder sensitively joins children in their play. She responds well to young children's attempts to use language, supporting them effectively to develop early communication skills. Children enthusiastically recall shape names and colours as they draw triangles, circles and rectangles with large chalks. They have independent access to a range of resources for making marks. This helps them to develop the skills needed before learning to write.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy the childminder's praise, cuddles and reassurance as they play. She is a good role model as she is calm and relaxed with them. Children listen to the childminder and follow instructions. Clear boundaries help children to quickly learn how to manage their feelings and behaviour. The childminder supports children's independence skills effectively. Children are encouraged to be involved in helping to tidy away toys before lunch and independently put their own shoes and coats on. Children learn about other faiths, cultures and customs, as well as learning facts about different parts of the world and the languages different people speak.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic and well motivated. They are making expected progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children display a positive attitude towards learning and new experiences. They enjoy good relationships and learn to take turns and respect others and their needs. They are encouraged to share small responsibilities so that they enjoy working together. Children develop important skills, helping to prepare them for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478064 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 983167 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. She works with assistants and her daughter who is also a registered childminder. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Telephone number

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