Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2016 18 March 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 has significantly improved the quality of her provision since the last inspection. She now checks all equipment and removes anything that is broken or could injure children. She provides parents with comprehensive information about allergens in the food she serves to children.  The childminder offers a well-equipped play and learning environment in her home.  The childminder is well qualified. She demonstrates a strong commitment to seeking out and implementing advice and training from a range of sources. She reviews her policies and procedures in line with changes to requirements.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's progress and shares these with parents. She summarises children's progress regularly and knows what to do if she has concerns about any aspect of their learning and development.  The childminder knows the children well. She talks with them about their families and

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This provision is good

events at home. This helps children to recall and hold conversations about things that are meaningful to them. The childminder exchanges information with parents that helps to promote children's well-being.  The childminder evaluates her provision well. She understands how children learn and plans improvements that enhance the quality of their experiences. For example, the childminder involved children in planning changes to the garden. She implemented their ideas and they worked together to establish rules and routines that help them to be safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder asks children questions that do not promote them to think deeply or encourage them to express their own ideas.

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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 questioning techniques that encourage children to express their own ideas and to think deeply.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during daily routines and activities. The inspector assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of her suitability to work with children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates her ambition to promote children's well-being and swift progress. She actively continues her own professional development. For example, she recently attended training about promoting children's positive behaviour. As a result, she increased her knowledge and understanding of the reasons why children may behave inappropriately. She uses what she learned at the training when she evaluates her practice. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She encourages parents to share this with other professionals, such as the health visitor. This helps everyone to work together to promote children's learning and development. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what she must do if an allegation is made against her and who to report concerns to.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies precise and measurable next steps for children's learning. She skilfully plans activities that help to promote their progress. For example, children are learning to use their hands to manipulate toys and tools with increasing dexterity. The childminder chooses interesting activities that provide opportunities for children to use one or both hands in different ways. Children become deeply involved in carefully fitting sections of wooden railway track together. This provides them with exactly the right balance of challenge and success and they keep on trying. The childminder describes out loud what the children are doing. As a result, children hear and learn the meaning of words that match their actions. Children learn that reading is pleasurable and informative. They eagerly bring books to share with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model for children because she works hard and strives to learn and improve. She establishes daily routines that help to promote children's independence. For example, children confidently help to set the table for mealtimes. When it is time to tidy up children enthusiastically join in. They know where things belong and busily return them. The childminder uses praise effectively. She tells children the behaviour she approves of and why. This helps children to understand and meet her expectations for their conduct. Children learn to make healthy choices. They run and climb in the nearby park. They help to write the menu and this supports them to choose a balanced diet. The childminder uses her extensive resources effectively in her teaching.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They acquire the skills, knowledge and interest in learning that prepare them well to start school. Children develop self-control in their behaviour. They take turns. They understand why it is important to respect and be kind to each other. Children can sort items into sets with similar properties. They can match and name some geometric shapes when they play with shape sorting toys. Children count during daily routines. They know the sequence of numbers from one to 10. Children are interested in books. They listen with interest and pleasure when stories are read to them. Children who are ready to start school can use the toilet independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY242115 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1050886 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Huddersfield. Her provision operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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