Childminder EY484346

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 February 2017 Not applicable

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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 places a strong emphasis on supporting children to develop good communication and language skills. She provides a wide range of opportunities for children to practise their listening skills and constantly introduces new words to help foster young children's rapidly growing vocabulary.  Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported especially well. The childminder works hard to ensure that children's care and learning experiences are tailored to meet their individual developmental needs. She is very respectful in her work with children and has high expectations of what all children can achieve.  The childminder forms close relationships with children who clearly enjoy the time they spend with her. Children are confident and develop a strong sense of belonging. Their emotional well-being is effectively supported. The childminder provides encouragement

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This provision is good

to help young children to persist and build their resilience as they play.  Partnerships with parents are very strong. Parents are highly complimentary about the quality of support the childminder provides for their children. They particularly like the homeliness of the setting and the wide range of experiences their children take part in. Parents are kept fully informed about their children's learning and development.  The childminder is extremely well organised and displays a very professional approach. She accurately evaluates the quality of her practice and strives to continually improve.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always recognise the opportunities that arise during children's play to promote their early mathematical development in a meaningful way.  The childminder's professional development focuses on mandatory aspects of training, rather than being specifically targeted at developing outstanding teaching skills.

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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

 use opportunities that arise during children's play to further develop their early mathematical understanding  focus professional development more specifically to enhance practice even further and raise the good quality learning experiences for all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed a selection of documents, including children's records, assessments, evidence of suitability checks and training certificates.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following a planned activity.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. She took account of the views of parents expressed in writing.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection. She is clear about the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and can identify the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder has carried out robust risk assessments on her new home. A full fire safety review has been carried out and evacuation routes are established to use in the event of an emergency. The childminder observes children's play constantly and makes accurate assessments to establish what they can do. She monitors children's learning regularly and detects any gaps in their development. This contributes towards the good progress children make. The childminder works together with other professionals and closely follows specific programmes of interventions to promote children's development. This helps to ensure that families

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

experience a joint approach to their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children very well and fully understands where they are in their development. Detailed information is gathered from parents about their children's learning when they first start to attend. The childminder uses this information to effectively plan for children's individual learning. Young children show high levels of curiosity and motivation. They concentrate particularly well and persist in placing crayons in tubes with precision. The childminder is very patient and gives children plenty of time to explore. Young children display excellent colour recognition skills. They confidently identify a wide range of colours, including peach and grey. The childminder supports children's literacy skills well. She reads stories using good expression and tone in her voice to capture children's attention. Children display an enjoyment of stories and understand how to use books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder demonstrates a kind and caring nature. She provides a welcoming and stimulating environment where children are happy and content. Young children demonstrate their independence as they choose play materials that interest them. The childminder provides a range of resources and experiences that helps young children to learn about people who are different to them and develop their understanding of the wider world. Children are physically active and enjoy plenty of space for developing movement skills. The childminder takes children on regular walks and outings to the park. Children's physical well-being is promoted extremely well. The childminder is very calm and provides clear and consistent boundaries to help children understand what is expected of them. Young children are very polite and display good behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, are making good or better progress in their learning and development. Young children are very sociable and interested in others. They play imaginatively and act out familiar roles. Children display strong self-esteem and are gaining the skills and attitudes needed for their future learning, including when the time comes to start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484346 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 1001566 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Elland, Halifax. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except 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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