Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2017 6 November 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

 Robust self-evaluation ensures any weaknesses in the childminder's practice are quickly identified and addressed. The childminder undertakes professional development and independent research to build on her knowledge and skills.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. Well-planned activities both inside and outdoors capture their curiosity and stimulate their interest. The childminder enjoys her time with the children. She is enthusiastic about the activities she plans. She participates in children's play and is keen to let them lead and share their ideas.  Parents are kept well informed about how their children's learning is supported through play. They are fully involved in the assessment of their children's progress. The childminder includes them in planning for their children's future learning and they are supported to continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder promotes children's understanding of the diverse community they live

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This provision is good

in. Through play and stories they learn about people and the wider world. They are beginning to understand what makes them similar to others, and that they are different in some ways.  The childminder promotes children's self-esteem through praise and encouragement. She supports them to be confident and build friendships in larger social groups. This helps to prepare them for the eventual move on to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently do enough to help children who speak English as an additional language to develop their home language.  The childminder does give children enough opportunities to learn to imitate what they see or engage in role play based on their first-hand experiences.

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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 children to use their home languages as part of their play and learning  give children more opportunities to imitate what they see or engage in role play based on their first-hand experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Procedures to protect children are implemented fully. The childminder has successful arrangements in place for ensuring she keeps up to date with current guidance with regard to children's care and learning. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively to maintain a high standard of care and learning. She seeks the views of parents and involves children in planning. The childminder links with other providers to share good practice. Detailed assessments provide a precise and accurate overview of children's development.

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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. The childminder encourages children to build sentences and to sound out more complex words, such as 'octagon' and 'helicopter'. The childminder promotes children's problem-solving skills. For instance, she encourages them to think about which pieces of train track they need and how they fit together. Children develop mathematical skills. They begin to recognise two-dimensional and three- dimensional shapes. They count past 10, begin to recognise numbers in print and start to group similar objects.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves and promotes perseverance. She teaches children to use good manners and how to behave in different social situations. They learn to be kind and to share. Children's independence in taking care of their own needs is promoted in readiness for the eventual move on to nursery school. Good hygiene is promoted through everyday routines. The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices about the food they eat. They enjoy lots of outdoor play, developing their physical skills. The childminder supports children's understanding of the need for safety when tackling new challenges. She helps them to consider and manage risk during their play. Children run, climb using cargo nets and learn to jump off obstacles safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their initial starting points. This means they are well prepared for their future learning. Children enjoy exploring a wide range of media and materials. They develop an early awareness of written words. They enjoy favourite stories and use pictures to explain what is happening. Children's developing independence is promoted as they make choices about their play. Simple rules help them to understand right and wrong.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357952 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1059763 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Birstall. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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