Childminder EY478627

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 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

 Partnership working is strong. The childminder talks with parents about their child's day and the activities they have been involved in. This supports parents to be aware of the skills that their children are learning and developing with the childminder and to continue learning at home.  Teaching is good and the childminder knows the children's needs very well. She plans activities and experiences that promote children's interests and next steps in learning. Consequently, children make good progress.  Children are highly engaged in their learning. The childminder skilfully follows children's lead during play and joins in sensitively. The childminder supports children to become aware of their own goals and review their successes. She quickly identifies activities with the children to extend learning further.  Children are happy and settled. They have warm relationships with the childminder and plenty of individual attention. Clear routines ensure that their needs are met promptly.

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This provision is good

Children understand what is going to happen next and are ready to make the most of learning opportunities. This supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement. She interacts very positively with children at their level. This helps children to build strong emotional bonds and supports the development of their good self-esteem and confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development programme is not specifically focused on raising the level of teaching to achieve the very best outcomes for children.  Opportunities for children to learn how books and stories are structured are not given enough focus.

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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

 focus the professional development programme specifically on raising the quality of teaching and learning  develop ways of helping children become aware of, and understand, how stories and books are structured.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 views of parents.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. Policies and procedures are robust and are used to underpin practice very well. Therefore, children are protected. The childminder is committed to providing children with good quality care and education. She regularly reflects on and evaluates her practice to achieve ongoing improvements. The childminder works well in partnership with other providers that children attend. This ensures continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses a range of effective teaching strategies to help children make progress and tailors her practice to meet their individual learning styles. Children become confident communicators, who enjoy engaging others in conversations and sharing their thoughts and needs. The childminder makes accurate observations and checks their achievements regularly. She then plans challenging activities that appeal to their interests and are based on the next steps in their development. A wide range of resources is freely accessed by children to support their independent choice of play activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children learn how to stay safe and healthy through activities and routines. She uses the opportunity of regular walks to playgroup and school to talk to children about crossing the road safely. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise when playing outside in the garden or on regular trips to the park. They have many opportunities to learn to respect and value people's differences and similarities. They play with a wide range of resources that positively reflects diversity and they learn about different cultures. Children demonstrate that they feel comfortable and safe as they move with confidence around the home. The childminder displays children's work and photographs, which helps to give them a sense of belonging. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals and learn about food that is good for them. Consequently, children's well-being is assured.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are developing the skills that they need in readiness for school. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. They learn new words, such as aquarium when they talk about the different sea creatures in the small-world box. Toddlers learn to link words to actions when the childminder talks with children about what she and they are doing. Children develop their imaginations as they play in the sand outdoors and pretend to bake buns and cakes using the good range of resources. They develop counting and calculation skills as they count the buns that they have made, and calculate how many more they have when one is added.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478627 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 980591 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. She works from the home of her mother, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder 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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Telephone number

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