Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2016 10 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 happy and settled with the childminder and form close bonds with her. This supports their personal, social and emotional development and helps them to feel safe and secure in her care.  Children develop good communication and social skills due to the positive interaction they receive from the childminder.  The well-qualified childminder completes regular, precise assessments of the children and uses these effectively to monitor and help plan for their next stage of development.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model, who has clear behavioural expectations. Self-esteem is promoted as the childminder speaks kindly and calmly to the children.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improving her knowledge. She is eager to complete further training that will have a positive impact on the learning opportunities she offers children.  Children's good health is successfully promoted. They learn about hygiene practices,

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This provision is good

enjoy healthy snacks and meals and participate in a variety of physical activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has reflected on her provision. However, she has not engaged parents and children in this process to help her identify further areas for improvement.  Information about children's individual learning and development is not routinely shared between school and the childminder to enhance a shared understanding of their strengths and weaknesses.

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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 self-evaluation to help identify further strengths and areas for improvement by engaging parents and children in the process  develop the already good partnerships with the school to provide a greater understanding of what can be done to enhance and complement children's learning experiences in school.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed those parts of the childminder's home used for the care of children.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and risk assessments.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during planned and child-led activities.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the home.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to identify and report a concern about a child. She has thorough risk assessments to keep children safe in all areas of her home and on outings. Comprehensive written policies and procedures help to ensure that parents are well informed about all aspects of the provision. The childminder is very well motivated in her commitment to providing good quality care and learning for all children. She has established strong partnership working with parents to provide children with consistency in their learning. Parental feedback about the childminder's service is very positive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder establishes secure starting points in consultation with parents to help her plan for children's next steps in learning. The childminder carefully reviews the learning programmes to ensure that any gaps in children's learning are swiftly addressed. Children are inquisitive and active learners. They are confident and motivated to join in activities and try new experiences. Children have great fun building dens with boxes, cushions and blankets. They use mathematical language appropriately, such as big and small, more and less. Children enjoy a sequencing game with the coloured blocks. They confidently count and name colours and shapes during their play. The childminder uses a range of effective methods to share information with parents. She provides ideas for parents to continue their child's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to settle and feel secure. Children develop trusting relationships with her and have a good sense of belonging. The childminder helps children learn to respect each other's differing needs and to take care of the environment. For example, she encourages them to care for a frog they have found in the garden. The children have named him and built him a home with rocks in a cat litter tray. They check him daily and make sure he has enough food and water. Children have a good range of toys and resources to support their learning. They move around the childminder's home and confidently choose their own activities. The childminder plans interesting experiences that help children to develop their understanding of the wider world. They explore food from other countries and enjoy a range of creative activities linked to different beliefs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their starting points and are working within the typical range of development for their age. They enthusiastically join in activities. Children demonstrate an enjoyment of books as they concentrate and listen well to the childminder as she reads their favourite story. They particularly enjoy construction activities and make some very imaginative models. Regular visits to local parks enable children to run freely and experience different equipment. They develop very good physical skills. Children learn to socialise and develop the skills they need for their future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 512142 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 869439 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001. She lives in Oakenshaw on the Kirklees and Bradford border, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 6pm, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She has an early years qualification at level 4.

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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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