Childminder EY435557

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2016 23 April 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 make good progress in their learning. The childminder knows the children's needs well. She organises a broad range of thoughtfully planned experiences which promotes the children's interests and next steps in learning successfully.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder and clearly enjoy being with her. She is kind and considerate, and helps children to understand and follow her rules and routines. Children respond well to this and their behaviour is very good.  The childminder often takes children on outings into the local community. Children learn how to socialise with adults and other children and develop an awareness of themselves and others.  The childminder is well organised and reflects on her practice carefully to identify areas for improvement. She has high expectations and is eager for the children in her care to develop and enjoy themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children enough time to think and respond to questions before she asks another one or provides the answer.  Although the childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress, the strategies used to encourage them to share information about children's learning and development at home are not always successful.  Overall, the childminder takes good advantage of opportunities to improve her practice. However, professional development is not always focused effectively on raising the good quality of teaching to outstanding and to help children achieve as much as possible.

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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 enough time to think about and respond to questions  explore more effective ways to help parents to share information with the childminder 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 the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children are supervised well and are taught how to keep themselves safe. Risk assessments are thorough and ensure children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder is a thoughtful and keen practitioner who is focused on ensuring that children's individual care and learning needs are well met. She works effectively with other early years providers to help secure children's progress and provide continuity in their learning and development. Parents are very positive about the quality of care and support the childminder provides, both to the children and themselves.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She plans interesting and challenging learning experiences that build on children's existing skills and knowledge. Children are happy and ready to learn. They are comfortable in their surroundings and show a strong sense of curiosity. For example, children enjoy using rolling pins, shaped cutters and scissors to create a robot, rocket and stars from dough. They name the different colours they are using confidently and compare which is the biggest and which is the smallest star. The childminder supports children's growing vocabulary, listening and attention skills effectively. She introduces new vocabulary, such as mermaid, stingray, whirlpool and pearl, when reading stories together and exploring the treasure boat.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to lead active and healthy lifestyles. Children play outdoors regularly and benefit from good opportunities to engage in physical play. They explore the sandpit, ride on bicycles and jump on the trampoline enthusiastically with friends. Children enjoy the nutritious snacks and meals that the childminder provides and are learning about good hygiene practices. Young children routinely wash their hands before having a snack. The childminder is a good role model. She teaches children to be kind and tolerant, and they quickly learn about the importance of respect and good manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and quickly gain the many skills needed for school and future life. They are confident and keen learners, thoroughly enjoying activities that help them to learn about number, colour and size. Children make choices and lead their own learning, becoming engrossed for long periods of time. They know that the childminder is there to support them and they are not afraid to ask for help or advice when they need it. Children are keen to help the childminder with simple tasks, such as feeding the gerbil. They listen and respond positively to reminders about safe practices and relish the praise they receive for their efforts and achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435557 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 853663 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 28

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and 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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