Childminder EY441075

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 April 2016 10 August 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 childminder knows children in his care well. His positive interaction and playfulness help children to remain motivated and engaged in the experiences he provides.  The childminder has high expectations for children. He listens carefully to them and respects the ideas they share. He is gentle with children as he helps them resolve conflicts and consider the points of view of other people. Children are well supported to understand how to behave appropriately in keeping with their age and stage of development.  Children benefit from varied healthy snacks and meals. They enjoy a range of interesting and challenging learning experiences in the childminder's well-organised garden. The childminder takes children on regular outings, including to the local park and canal. This helps to promote their overall good health and physical well-being.  The childminder supports the development of children's imagination particularly well.

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This provision is good

He joins in and helps children to extend their stories and ideas. Children demonstrate enthusiasm and cooperation as they take on different roles and act them out. They laugh and enjoy each other's company as they play confidently together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Training is not specifically targeted to develop expertise in the specific areas where it will have most impact, and to help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to become more aware of the similarities and differences between themselves and other people.

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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 more sharply on identifying training opportunities in more specific areas of practice to help raise teaching skills to the highest level  provide more opportunities for children to develop their awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and other people.

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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 carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following a planned activity.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and took account of the views of parents.

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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 all aspects of child protection. He is confident about the action he would take if he had any concerns about a child's welfare. A range of policies and procedures is in place to help underpin the childminder's practice and promote the safety and welfare of children. Partnerships with schools are well established. This helps to ensure there is a consistent approach by all involved to support children's individual care and learning needs. Overall, the childminder reflects on his practice to make sure that his provision operates safely and in line with legal requirements. He monitors children's progress routinely and ensures any gaps in their development are addressed in partnership with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about children's needs and abilities from the very start. He uses children's interests as a starting point for planning activities. The childminder regularly observes children and assesses their progress. He introduces different resources and ideas to enhance and extend the learning opportunities as children play. The experienced childminder effectively supports children's communication and language skills. He describes what children are doing and repeats and extends what they say. This helps to reinforce the correct pronunciation of words and builds on children's vocabulary. Young children babble and use gestures to communicate as they play. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well. For example, as they explore the water he introduces simple concepts, such as full, empty, more and less. The childminder challenges older children's critical thinking well. Children respond to these challenges with

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder tailors the settling-in process to suit individual children and their families. He works closely with parents to support children during periods of change in their lives. Children form strong bonds with the childminder, who is very attentive and caring in meeting their individual needs. Children's emotional well-being is promoted during positive interactions and through recognition of their achievements. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their independence and personal hygiene needs, appropriate to their age and stage of development. Children learn to wash their hands before eating and serve themselves healthy snacks. Older children demonstrate a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. They accurately explain the fire evacuation procedure. Parents speak highly of how the childminder supports their children and are delighted with the care and the wide variety of experiences they receive.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from the starting points in their learning. They are working within the expected stage of development for their age. Children persevere well with tasks, solve problems and show pride in what they accomplish. They are motivated and enthusiastic learners. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441075 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 1042073 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 August 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Elland, West Yorkshire. He operates Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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