Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2016 21 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

 The well-qualified childminder plans activities which support children's next steps in learning and their interests. Children are independent and explore resources and the environment with confidence. The quality of teaching is good and children make good progress.  Children settle well with the friendly and caring childminder and they develop close relationships with her. She sensitively supports opportunities for them to build on their independence, for instance, during mealtimes and hand washing routines.  Children's good health is successfully promoted. The childminder provides healthy snacks, drinks and meals. Children have plenty of opportunities to get fresh air and exercise, they visit local parks and continue their learning outside in the garden.  The childminder uses age-appropriate boundaries and rules for children and involves parents in behaviour management. She is kind and attentive towards children and

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This provision is good

forms strong bonds with them.  The childminder reflects on her practice so that she can develop and implement ideas for further improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not continually encourage parents to participate in children's learning on an ongoing basis.  Occasionally, children do not have enough time to think about how to respond to questions and comments from the childminder.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for parents to participate in the ongoing learning of their children  enhance questioning skills that help children think and respond to questions and discussions as they play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children and spoke to her throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out an observation of a planned activity and discussed the outcome with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and took account of the views of parents through their written feedback. She also looked at a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and their assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of her suitability and the suitability of all people living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder takes the necessary steps to protect children in her care. She ensures that those in contact with children are suitable and risk assesses play areas and outings so that children can play in safety. The childminder has undertaken all required training and is enthusiastic about accessing additional courses and briefing sessions. She uses her knowledge to promote children's learning in a very effective way. Well-established links with local schools and nurseries mean that children's learning is complemented and their well-being is promoted. The childminder has a secure settling-in process. Overall, she obtains the relevant information from parents about children's needs, interests, likes and dislikes. Detailed records are maintained of care practices and children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn through play. She provides a range of learning opportunities to keep children interested and motivated to learn. For example, children's interest in their holidays and the vehicles they used to get there led to a transport project. Children are confident to investigate resources and activities. The childminder models speech, repeats words and extends sentences during play, which successfully helps increase children's vocabulary. Children use their senses and enjoy exploring different ways they can be creative with ice and paint. They investigate the texture as they touch it and squeal with excitement as they watch the ice melt in the sun. Young children are introduced to mathematical concepts, such as big and little, when comparing different sized vehicles. Children count the buttons and spiders in reference books and are beginning to develop a good understanding of numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is effectively promoted because the childminder provides them with a warm, nurturing and friendly environment. Children are developing an understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others. The childminder provides toys and resources to help support their understanding of diversity. Children listen well to the childminder and learn how to keep themselves and others safe. Children behave well and enjoy helping with small tasks. For example, they help to tidy up toys after they have finished using them and learn that this is to prevent trips or falls.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well in all areas of learning. Their achievements are effectively assessed and tracked by the childminder. Children develop the skills they will need to support their future learning at school. They start their own play and engage well in activities planned for them. Their interest in art is promoted with a wide range of resources and activities. Children are well supported to become active and self-motivated learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426875 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 852717 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Mirfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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