Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2016 24 February 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 reviews her practice well. She has successfully addressed previously identified weaknesses and has raised children's care and learning to a good standard.  The childminder finds out about children's skills and abilities when they enter her care. She involves parents in monitoring their children's progress. Consistent assessment provides an accurate overview of each child's development, their interests and next steps in learning.  The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn. She carefully observes them and reshapes activities to support their independent investigations. For example, babies are fascinated by the sounds that seashells make as they bang them together and how the sound changes when the childminder puts them inside a sock.  Children have lots of opportunities to explore their community and learn about the world around them. They enjoy walks and play in the local park. They socialise with a

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This provision is good

larger group of children where they begin to develop friendships.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder consistently maintains good standards, she has not given enough thought to how she can raise the overall standard of her provision to an exceptional level.  Although planning is tailored to promote children's good progress in all areas of learning, the childminder does not always focus as much on areas where children are exceeding expectation, in order to stretch them further and extend their learning even more.

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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

 strengthen the focus on identifying ways of raising the overall quality of the provision to increase the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for children  target the areas of learning where children are making better progress than expected for their age more precisely so that they are supported to learn even more and make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of current child protection issues. Policies and procedures are shared with parents so they understand what measures are in place to keep their children safe. The childminder successfully evaluates her practice. She seeks the views of parents and involves older children in planning. She makes changes that reflect their views and enhance her service. For example, she has improved systems to support the two-way flow of information with parents. She now uses the information she gathers through observations and assessments to plan and provide interesting and challenging learning experiences for children. The childminder has plans in place for training to continue to maintain her good standards of teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of children's interests, stages of development and preferences for learning. She uses her assessments to identify next steps in children's development and plans activities that help them make good progress. Children enjoy good levels of support for their play. For example, the childminder strokes their face with ribbons as they learn about different textures and feelings. They demonstrate their delight and wonder as the childminder shows them how to look and make noises through a cardboard tube. The childminder responds to children's attempts at communication. She encourages them to babble and create their own sounds. She provides a commentary for their play, introducing new words and using descriptive language that extends their understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is relaxed and welcoming. Arrangements for the move into the setting help children to settle quickly. They demonstrate secure relationships with the childminder and her family. They are confident to investigate the available resources and make choices about their play. Parents comment that children are happy and make good progress. Baby's routines reflect those they experience at home. The childminder promotes good hygiene routines. She helps children to understand why a healthy, balanced diet and exercise are important. Children enjoy learning opportunities in the fresh air every day. For example, they listen to the sounds around them and enjoy playing in fallen leaves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well in all areas of learning, given their individual starting points. Simple rules help them to understand right and wrong and they learn to manage their own behaviour. Children begin to develop an interest in literacy as they share stories about favourite characters. They learn to handle books and turn the pages. Children develop mathematical skills as they learn about numbers and explore colour and shape. This wide range of skills provides them with secure foundations for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272606 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1050654 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the South Crosland area of Huddersfield. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, 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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