Childminder EY281350

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2016 9 February 2012

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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 are very confident and happy. They have clearly built secure attachments to the childminder who is warm and loving, which fosters their emotional well-being. She meets children's care needs particularly well through close consultation with parents.  The childminder creates a bright, stimulating and accessible learning environment. This enables children to lead their own play and develop independence. It also means they are eager to take part in a rich variety of well-planned activities and make good progress.  Given children's young age, they behave well and build early friendships. The childminder is a good role model. She helps children to develop an early appreciation of difference and learn important social skills.  The childminder motivates children and fosters their successful approach to learning through her positive interaction. She gives children the confidence to build on their

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This provision is good

existing skills and to try new things in a safe and supportive environment.  The childminder has a good regard for children's safety and physical well-being. Children move around in a safe environment and their understanding of practices that contribute to a healthy lifestyle is promoted well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully track children's progress rigorously, in order to identify and target any gaps in their learning.  Information sharing with parents and other providers is not developed well enough to help children to make optimum progress in their learning.

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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

 enhance the tracking of children's progress and identify and plan for any gaps in their learning with even greater success  develop partnership working with parents and other settings that children attend to promote a shared and consistent approach to supporting children's individual next steps for learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as, the childminder's self- evaluation, children's records of learning, written feedback from parents and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents on the day of the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder continually reflects on her practice. She attends network meetings, has close links with her local authority colleagues and makes use of their self-evaluation tool. She encourages the views of parents, distributing questionnaires, for instance. The childminder attends relevant training. This builds on her knowledge of early years practice and has a positive impact on children's care and learning. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues and hazards are minimised well. A good range of safety equipment is in place. She supervises babies closely as they eat, engage in activities and practise their developing physical skills. The childminder updates parents on their children's learning verbally and by regularly sending records of learning via email.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder continually observes children and plans for their interests and their next steps for learning well. She ensures inclusion for all age groups; even babies can independently explore and particularly enjoy sensory media and materials. They delight in investigating the texture of the cooked jelly. Babies are curious and closely observe the other children who are excited about the activity. They clearly enjoy the social interaction and babble away. During the activity, children are introduced to early mathematical concepts. The open-ended activity enables children to express their own ideas and develop imagination. The childminder uses lively dialogue, enhancing children's enjoyment and early communication skills. Children enjoy finding out how things work, while operating remote control toys. More-able children are eager to find out new things, such as why the inspector's laptop mouse does not have a wire.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents share important information with the childminder. This helps her to provide individually tailored care during the settling-in period and thereafter. The childminder effectively organises daily routines. Babies thrive on the warm, consistent care they receive and the childminder's nurturing manner. Children are encouraged to manage early self-care skills, such as getting a tissue and washing hands. Children engage in early pretend play with the pirate ship, cars and play people. They share and take turns; needing only the occasional, sensitive reminder about this. A covered area in the garden enables children to benefit from fresh air and exercise, regardless of the weather. Children visit the childminder's allotment to help harvest fruit and vegetables. This reinforces children's understanding of healthy foods and where food comes from.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They have a positive approach to learning, are sociable and enjoy sharing experiences. Children are independent, inquisitive learners who acquire important skills that prepare them well for moving on to nursery or school. They are developing an early awareness of how to be an independent, confident and successful learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY281350 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 861075 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in the Illingworth area of Halifax. 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. She is eligible to provide 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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