Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2015 20 March 2012

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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 strives to continually improve the care and learning experiences for children. She demonstrates a strong commitment to professional development to build on her knowledge and skills. Effective self-evaluation ensures any areas for improvement in the childminder's practice are quickly identified and addressed.  The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn. She takes into account their interests and the different ways they prefer to learn. Well-planned activities capture children's curiosity and motivate them.  Assessment of children's development is precise and accurate. Parents are involved in monitoring their children's progress. The childminder includes them in planning for their children's future learning. Parents are supported to continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder promotes children's knowledge of their community and the wider world. She helps them to understand equality and diversity in society and teaches them

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This provision is good

to respect other people's differences.  Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. She promotes children's self- esteem through praise and encouragement. She supports children to be confident and build friendships in larger social groups. This helps to prepare them for the eventual move to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is less effective in supporting children to distinguish between the different marks they make.  Opportunities to explore children's understanding of stories are missed.

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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

 help children to distinguish between the different marks they make  extend children's understanding and enjoyment of stories.

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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 observation 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

The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and makes sure her assistant understands their responsibilities. She has efficient systems in place for ensuring she keeps up to date with the most current guidance regarding children's care and learning. The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating experiences that help children to progress. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures her procedures to safeguard children are implemented fully. The childminder regularly shares information with parents so they have a good understanding of the service she provides. She actively seeks their views to maintain a high standard of care and learning. The childminder closely monitors children's progress. Parents are involved in assessing their children's development so they can support and extend their

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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 her care. Children freely access an excellent range of resources that support all areas of learning. They use a variety of different media for making marks, such as stamps and paint. Children enjoy reading stories based on their own observations of real life. The childminder supports them to and make links between their home experiences and the setting. For example, they look at the role of a fireman. The childminder uses puppets and props to successfully promote children's communication and language development. They make rapid progress in this area of learning. Children's mathematics skills are tested as they begin to make sense of numbers during their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is vibrant and welcoming. Displays of children's work and photographs help to promote their sense of belonging. Parents comment that children are treated as part of the family. The childminder supports children's understanding of the need for safety and helps them to consider and manage some risks during their play. Children's independence in self-care is promoted in readiness for the eventual move to nursery school. They help with daily routines, which give them a sense of responsibility within the setting. 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 is an excellent role model for children. She teaches children to use good manners and they learn how to behave in different social situations.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. They make good progress from their initial starting points. The childminder's enthusiasm and fun attitude to learning inspires children to learn. This means they develop the skills they need for the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 310976 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 871898 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in the Shelley area of Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder holds an 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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