Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 2016 Not applicable

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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

 Partnerships with parents are very good. The childminder keeps them well informed of their children's well-being and progress through discussions, daily diaries and children's development records. This helps ensure continuity of care and learning.  The childminder regular reviews and monitors her provision and shows a very good capacity to continue to improve. She has clear business plans and involves parents and children in this process.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how to support children's learning through play. Activities and resources are well matched to children's interests and individual needs. Children are motivated to learn, enthusiastic in their approach and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has a clear knowledge of children's needs. Children are gradually introduced to the setting during a flexible settling-in period. They quickly form trusting relationships with the childminder and their peers. Children are confident, relaxed and

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This provision is good

eager to learn.  The childminder teaches children about safety while encouraging them to take controlled risks and learn new skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully challenge children's thinking to help them embrace all aspects of diversity in society.  The childminder does not provide a wide range of stimulating learning experiences outside to challenge those children who learn better outdoors.

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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

 provide more opportunities to challenge children's thinking around disability to help them embrace diversity in society  provide more opportunities for children, who prefer to learn outdoors to experience a range of exciting and engaging learning opportunities outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities and the childminder's interactions with children. The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the home.  The inspector reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps herself up to date with changes in legislation. She can identify the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes daily health and safety checks to enable her to recognise and eliminate any potential hazards in the environment. Consequently, children are kept safe. The childminder attends regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. Any new skills learnt are quickly put into practice to benefit the learning outcomes for children. The childminder works very closely with the local school, sharing information to enhance the learning of the children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers relevant information about what children know and can do when they start at her setting. She uses this information as part of her own initial assessments of children's development. This helps to ensure children receive tailored opportunities for learning from the very start. The childminder uses her ongoing observations and assessments to plan challenging activities for the children. In addition, she monitors children's progress to ensure that gaps close quickly. The childminder's skilful interactions with children successfully support their communication and language development. She maintains good eye contact and gives meaning to the variety of sounds they make. She talks to them about what she is doing so they can link words with actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are learning to be independent. All resources are easily accessible to enable children to make choices. Their creative work is displayed on the walls, providing children with a sense of belonging. Children learn about simple hygiene and safety practices through the activities and daily routines. The childminder ensures continuity of care very well for babies. She takes into consideration parents' wishes and follows babies' routines from home. The childminder ensures children understand the boundaries of behaviour and that they know what is expected of them. She provides children with consistent praise and encouragement to enhance their confidence and self-assurance.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the skills that they need for future learning, in readiness for school. Children quickly develop a wide range of skills and become confident learners. They display a positive attitude to new experiences and an eagerness to learn. Babies show excitement and use their senses as they explore a treasure basket containing their favourite objects. They develop their concentration skills as they focus on picking up rattles and holding them to their mouths. Babies enjoy looking at books with the childminder and show excitement at what they see.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475312 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 965820 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She lives in Bradford, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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