Childminder EY422254

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2016 8 August 2013

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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 has successfully addressed the actions and recommendation raised at the last inspection. She has developed her observations, assessments and planning. This has improved the children's learning experiences and has raised outcomes.  The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their child's day and learning. She encourages them to share what they know about their children. This promotes continuity of care and learning.  The childminder understands how young children learn and how she can support the development of what they know, understand and can do. This contributes to the good progress children make from their starting points.  The childminder regularly reviews children's progress. She checks for any gaps in their individual learning and also in the educational programme. This helps to ensure that they are progressing in all areas of learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder arranges photographic displays at children's height. They take pleasure in recognising their family and friends. This helps to give them a sense of belonging.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder interrupts children's learning unnecessarily. She does not always give them sufficient time to focus on their chosen activities.  The childminder has not fully embedded systems to sharply evaluate the quality of teaching or identify targeted professional development programmes for her future development.

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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

 give children enough time to become deeply involved in their own learning and to complete their chosen play activities to their satisfaction  build on self-reflection skills and professional development opportunities that help to improve the quality of teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector assessed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends training to maintain her knowledge of child protection issues. She maintains safe and secure play environments for children and helps them to learn about keeping themselves safe at home and on outings. For example, children learn how to safely climb up and down stairs and about road safety. She has a range of policies and procedures that support her effective practice. The childminder carries out regular supervisions to monitor the work of her assistant and ensures his ongoing suitability to work with children. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children. This, alongside her own evaluation of practice, enables her to identify ways of enhancing the care and learning she provides. Parents report that their child has made progress since being with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She is aware of children's interests and uses her observations to plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder uses a mixture of adult-led and child-initiated activities to promote learning. Children enjoy listening to their chosen stories, helping to develop their literacy skills. The childminder engages children in conversations about the story to help them to develop their communication and language skills. Children enjoy engaging in singing and musical activities and are develop increasing independence in practical skills and caring for themselves. The childminder clearly enjoys spending time with children. This helps to support their emotional well-being.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder organises her environment to ensure that young children have access to a good range of resources and well-planned activities. They have fun and confidently explore the stimulating learning environment encouraging their independence. The childminder calmly and consistently reinforces good manners and supports children to take turns with resources. Her practice is inclusive and helps children to respect each other's differences and similarities. The childminder builds strong and nurturing relationships with the children in her care. She displays children's artwork and discusses their individual achievements. This supports children's emotional well-being and helps build a secure basis from which they are ready and able to learn. The childminder encourages children to choose healthy snacks and talks to them about healthy eating. Children get plenty of exercise during garden play and frequent visits to local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning and make good progress. They are developing the confidence and skills that will equip them well for future learning. They choose activities linked to their interests, and their efforts and achievements are celebrated. They learn early literacy skills and develop an enjoyment of books and rhymes. They are developing their physical skills, learn to share, take turns, look after resources and cooperate with each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422254 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1043178 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 12 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Liversedge area of Hightown, Wakefield. She operates all year round Monday to Thursday from 7.30am until 6pm and Friday from 7.30am until 4pm except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder employs an assistant and works alongside another 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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