Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2017 21 September 2012

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 Children's language and communication skills are supported well through the childminder's positive interactions. She talks to them about what they are doing during activities. The childminder repeats words to reinforce children's speech and understanding of pronunciation.  Children's good progress is promoted well. The childminder continually assesses children's development and uses her keen knowledge of them to plan interesting and relevant learning experiences.  Children are happy and settled. They form strong emotional attachments to the childminder and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.  Children's behaviour is good. They play cooperatively together. Children listen to the childminder and follow her instructions. She promotes positive behaviour and helps children to understand boundaries and expectations very well. The childminder is a good role model for children to follow.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works closely with them to share

p.1

This provision is good

information about children's care and learning. Parents comment that they would highly recommend the setting and are very happy with the service provided.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share enough information with all other settings that some children attend to enable a fully shared approach to their learning.  Children have too few opportunities to learn about people from other cultures and with differing abilities.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 share more information with the other settings children attend, in order to develop a more fully shared approach to their learning  provide more opportunities to help children learn about people with differing abilities and from other cultures.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and the resources available.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during a range of activities.  The inspector took account of parents' written feedback.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process with the childminder.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. This includes good procedures for managing outings and keeping records to help her meet children's needs effectively. The childminder supervises children very well and knows how to administer first aid in the event of an emergency. Parents praise the childminder's practices and value the support and consideration she gives them. Regular assessments help the childminder to check children's progress. She uses this information to suitably address any weaker areas in their learning and development. The childminder meets with other childminders at local groups and uses various media to gather ideas and share thoughts on good practice. She continues to develop her knowledge and skills through ongoing training. The childminder evaluates her practice on a regular basis. She gathers the views of parents

p.3

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

and children and incorporates their ideas into plans for improvement.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder understands about the different ways that children learn and develop. Children engage in an extensive range of challenging learning opportunities that captures their interest and supports their continued learning and development. The childminder supports children to develop their early writing skills effectively. She provides a wide range of resources, such as pens, pencils and crayons, which children use to practise their early writing skills. Children receive praise and encouragement for their efforts. They enjoy joining in with familiar songs and rhymes. Children have fun doing actions to songs and point to different parts of their bodies while singing and dancing. All children enjoy playing interactive games with the childminder. She encourages children to match colours and shapes and promotes counting while supporting their developing skills in sharing and taking turns.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are provided with a gradual settling-in period when they first start with the childminder. This supports them to settle quickly and be confident in her care. Children form close attachments to the childminder and show that they are happy attending her setting. They have ample opportunities to mix with other children and adults, for instance, during weekly visits to playgroups. Children embrace new situations with confidence. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. Meals and snacks are nutritious and children know about good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands. Children have lots of fun in the care of the childminder and have many opportunities to play outdoors in the garden. They build on their physical skills when they visit the local parks where they use large play equipment.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for school and future learning. They develop independence skills appropriate for their age and they explore confidently. The childminder encourages them to take ownership of tasks and promotes their confidence and good behaviour. Children build good relationships with their peers.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY444057 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1060070 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 September 2012

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in the Ossett area of Dewsbury. The childminder operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday and from 7.30am to 4pm on Fridays, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5