Childminder EY452743

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2016 11 April 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 takes into account children's interests to plan and provide a range of activities to help them make good progress.  Children are happy, settled and clearly enjoy their time with the childminder. They proudly show off their work and achievements, and the childminder praises their efforts.  Children show kindness and consideration for others as they share the toys and resources. The childminder provides clear boundaries and expectations for children's behaviour.  The childminder makes sure the premises are safe and secure, implementing robust risk assessments to protect children indoors and on outings.  Children enjoy a range of outings that further complements their learning. They regularly visit playgroups, parks and many places of interest. These opportunities help develop children's social skills and confidence. In addition, they learn about the wider community.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder works effectively with

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This provision is good

parents to share information about children's care needs and the progress they make.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide older children with enough opportunities to recognise and write letters to help develop their reading and writing skills.  Although the childminder shares information with other settings the children attend, this does not include enough about the individual children's next steps in learning, in order to further complement the activities and experiences that she provides.

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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

 provide more opportunities for older children to recognise and write letters to help develop their literacy skills further  share information about children's individual next steps in learning with other settings they attend and use this information to plan and provide complementary activities to enhance their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from written feedback provided.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder. She also observed activities and care routines.  The inspector sampled documents, including policies, procedures and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs of abuse. She fully understands the importance of reporting any concerns promptly. The childminder has completed relevant training for safeguarding and is knowledgeable about current legislation and guidance. Precise observations and assessments of children's progress are used to identify and address gaps in their learning. The childminder successfully monitors her planning, resources and teaching to help ensure she meets children's changing needs and interests. For example, she does research and makes good use of websites and links with other childminders to gain new ideas about interesting learning experiences that engage children. Parents are very positive about the childminder and the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

There are plentiful amounts of resources for the children that are easily accessible. Children become independent in making choices about what they want to play with. The childminder supports children's growing vocabulary well. She is effective in joining in with children's activities and playing alongside them. Children take a keen interest in linking pictures with words when attempting jigsaw puzzles and learn to competently fit different pieces together. This helps to develop their problem-solving skills well. Children enjoy exploring a range of textures. The childminder uses children's interests to extend their learning. For example, while children are playing with cornflour, they say it looks like snow. The childminder takes this opportunity to include animals that live in snow and books about cold places. Children learn new words as the childminder includes vocabulary, such as igloo and frost, in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shows genuine passion and commitment for her work with children. She has a calm and friendly approach. The childminder knows children very well. Children settle well and develop age-appropriate, self-care skills and a strong sense of belonging. Children are keen to help. For example, they happily join in when it is time to tidy up and learn to be responsible. The childminder provides a stimulating and engaging learning environment for the children. Children learn about the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles. For example, they are offered nutritious options at mealtimes and have daily opportunities to be physically active. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe, such as how to cross the road safely while they are out.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children achieve well and make good progress from their starting points. Children concentrate well on tasks they set themselves and persist until they achieve what they set out to do. Children demonstrate excellent speaking and conversational skills. They enthusiastically describe their past experiences and talk about their families and people important to them. Children gain essential skills to help them move on to their next stage of learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452743 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1066273 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in the Dalton area of Huddersfield. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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