Childminder EY476490

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 October 2016 Not applicable

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 Robust self-evaluation ensures any areas for improvement in the childminder's practice are quickly identified and addressed. The childminder strives to continually improve the care and learning experiences for children. She and her assistant undertake professional development and independent research to build on their knowledge and skills.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. Well-planned activities, both inside and outdoors, capture their curiosity and stimulate them. The childminder's enthusiasm and fun approach motivates children to learn.  Parents are exceptionally well informed about how their children's learning is supported through play. They are fully involved in the assessment of their children's progress. The childminder includes them in planning for their children's future learning. They are very well supported to continue their children's learning at home.

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder promotes children's understanding of the wider world. She helps them to understand equality and diversity in society and teaches them to respect other people's differences.  The childminder promotes children's self-esteem through praise and encouragement. She supports them to be confident and build friendships in larger social groups. This helps to prepare them for the eventual move to school.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information about children's learning is not shared consistently with other settings that children attend in order to provide continuity for children and promote a collective approach to children's learning.  On occasions, the childminder does not consider how adult-led activities can be reshaped to help children of different ages and abilities to achieve to the highest level.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen the partnerships with other settings that children attend so that information about children's learning is shared consistently and supports a joint approach to promoting children's learning  consider how to reshape adult-led activities so that all children achieve as much as possible in their learning.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the childminder's review of her practice.  The inspector looked at children's records, discussed planning and looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Procedures to protect children are implemented fully. The childminder has efficient systems in place for ensuring she and her assistant keep up to date with current guidance with regard to children's care and learning. The childminder monitors her staff's practice and promotes their skills through coaching and mentoring. She actively seeks the views of parents and children and uses their suggestions to maintain a high standard of care and learning. Detailed assessments provide a precise and accurate overview of children's development.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder fully understands how good quality teaching improves outcomes for children. She plans activities that are based on an accurate assessment of children's skills and abilities when they come into their care. The childminder uses lots of language to extend children's vocabulary. She encourages them to sound out more complex words, such as asteroid and satellite. The childminder helps children to build stories in imaginative play. For example, they fly to the moon with rockets they have made, counting backwards from one to three. The childminder promotes children's problem-solving skills. For instance, she encourages them to think about what tools they might need to repair their rocket. Children begin to use simple technology. They explore how the appearance of sparkly objects changes when they examine them with a torch.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are excellent role models for children. They teach them to use good manners and how to behave in different social situations. Children learn to be kind and help each other. Children's independence in self-care is promoted in readiness for the eventual move to nursery school. Good hygiene is promoted through everyday routines. The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices about the food they eat and teaches them about the importance of regular exercise. They enjoy lots of outdoor play to develop their physical skills. The childminder supports children's understanding of the need for safety when tackling new challenges. She helps them to consider and manage risk during their play.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make very good progress from their initial starting points. This means they are well prepared for their future learning. Children begin to recognise familiar numbers. They explore weights and quantities as they use pulleys to lift different objects. They use tape measures and make comparisons in size. They develop an early awareness of written words as they look at words in the environment and enjoy favourite stories. Their developing independence is promoted as they make choices about their play. Simple rules help them to understand right and wrong. Children learn about the diversity of their community. Through their play and stories, the childminder helps them to understand that they are similar to others, but also what makes them unique.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY476490 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 968569 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Mirfield. She operates her provision all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a formal qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5