Childminder EY472784

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 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

 Children settle quickly and clearly enjoy their time in the setting. They demonstrate a feeling of security and closeness with the childminder who provides a positive, relaxed and nurturing environment. Children's emotional well-being is promoted very well.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a wide range of imaginative and exciting activities that stimulates children's curiosity and enthusiasm. She skilfully helps children to make choices in their play and learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's expected development and monitors their learning effectively. She makes accurate assessments of children's achievements and uses these well to plan what children need to learn next.  The childminder is calm and consistent in her approach. She has high expectations for children's behaviour and gives children meaningful praise for their efforts. The childminder manages behaviour sensitively, taking into account children's ages and

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This provision is good

level of understanding. Children listen attentively and are well behaved.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder reviews her practice effectively. However, she does not yet gather the views of parents and children to contribute to the evaluation of her setting in order to drive improvement to the highest level.  Children are not supported well enough to develop their understanding and respect of the differences between themselves and other people.  The childminder does not yet encourage all parents to share information about their children's development, to establish children's starting points in learning on entry to her setting.

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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

 include the views of parents and children as part of the self-evaluation process to help raise the quality of provision to the highest level  enrich opportunities for children to develop their understanding and respect of the differences between themselves and other people  explore further ways to encourage all parents to share what they know about their children's development to inform starting points in learning on entry to the setting.

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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 and talked to children throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. She took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has recently completed safeguarding training. She understands the safeguarding procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. Robust policies and procedures underpin the childminder's good practice. She is meticulous in promoting a safe environment for children. The childminder assesses and minimises hazards, both in the setting and when on outings. Good links are in place with the other settings children attend. Procedures to share information with settings that children move on to are established. This helps to promote continuity in children's learning and care. The childminder is well qualified and keeps up to date with childcare related issues and relevant legislation. This supports her in providing well for children. Parents speak highly of the childminder and are pleased with the progress their children are making. They feel their children are safe and well cared for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time in the interesting learning environment the childminder provides. They make good progress. Activities and experiences support children's understanding and skills across the seven areas of learning. These are tailored to children's individual interests and stages of development. The childminder reinforces and promotes children's language skills particularly well. For example, she comments and narrates what children are doing, plays alongside children and skilfully introduces new words, such as delicious, which they repeat confidently. The childminder attracts young children's listening and attention skills as they play with lentils. She describes the sound the lentils make as they fall. She adeptly uses rhyme to help children tune into the sounds of words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about healthy routines and are extremely confident in their own self-care. The childminder encourages young children to be independent in preparing their own snack. Children choose and access resources easily and make decisions about their own play. The childminder promotes children's physical skills well. Young children show good coordination and balance as they slow down when gently reminded to not run. Children demonstrate good hand control when using paintbrushes and manipulating small objects. Children enjoy visits to different local groups where they meet with other children and further develop their confidence and social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in learning from their starting points. They work comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children are motivated and keen to learn. Young children concentrate very well. They are motivated and persist in building towers using bricks. Children demonstrate their early mathematical knowledge. They match shapes and are beginning to identify colours correctly. Children are confident in exploring different materials. For example, they delight in investigating paint and lentils. Young children enjoy sharing books. They hold books correctly, turn the pages gently and point to and name the pictures. Children acquire positive attitudes towards learning and develop key skills in readiness for their move to nursery and eventually school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472784 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 989328 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 and lives in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, apart from Christmas and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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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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