Childminder EY481800

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2017 11 October 2016

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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 has made good progress since her last inspection. She has worked closely with the local authority to evaluate her provision and address the areas for development. Positive change that benefits children's learning and development has been achieved in a timely way.  The childminder provides purposeful play that is supported by warm, positive interactions. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children get regular fresh air and physical exercise through their walks to the local canal and park.  The childminder uses a range of outings and activities to raise children's awareness of their community and the wider world. Children enjoy trips on public transport to visit the nearby town. They play a range of musical instruments and learn about Africa Day.  Children enjoy visits to local toddler groups. They have opportunities to socialise with others and develop friendships.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information gathered from assessment is occasionally not used well enough to focus precisely on supporting children to make rapid progress in all aspects of their learning.  The childminder does not routinely share information with parents about what their child is learning next, in order to help parents guide their children's learning at home.  The arrangements for information sharing with other settings that children attend are not yet highly effective so that children fully benefit from a shared approach to their learning.

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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

 make the most of what is known about individual children so specific areas of development can be targeted for rapid progress  share information with parents more regularly about what children are learning next, in order to help them guide their children's learning at home  strengthen the communication links with other settings that children attend so that children fully benefit from a shared understanding that supports their learning.

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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 through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder ensures that the environment is safe for children. She carries out daily checks of her home so that she can identify and remove all potential risks and hazards to children. Children are also learning how to keep themselves safe in a variety of ways. They take part in regular fire evacuation procedures and learn how to cross the road safely. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends child protection training. She has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and an up-to-date knowledge of current legislation. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns that children are being drawn into situations that put them at significant risk. Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed further training that helps her to provide positive outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes learning fun and children excitedly take part in play. Children enjoy the sensory feel of cornflour and water. They use pipettes to squeeze food colouring from one container and transfer it to another. Children develop their small-muscle skills and good hand-to-eye coordination. The childminder weaves mathematical learning into children's play. She asks older children to count the droplets of liquid that fall into the tray. The childminder promotes children's early language skills well. She talks to children constantly and asks them questions as they take part in activities. She listens to younger children's sounds and babbling and repeats their use of single words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to be emotionally ready for their move on to school. She supports children to learn how to manage their feelings and behaviour. Older children are polite, use good manners and show consideration towards their friends and adults. Younger children with a growing sense of determination are beginning to respond to appropriate boundaries with encouragement and support. The childminder helps children to be independent and understand good hygiene practice. Older children confidently take off and put on their shoes. Younger children have a go at wiping their nose. They dispose of the tissue in the bin and use wipes to clean their hands afterwards. Children gain an understanding of the benefits of a healthy diet. They visit the supermarket with the childminder to buy fresh fruit and talk about food that is good for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning skills they will need for their future education. They enjoy turning the pages of books and listening to stories. Children are given opportunities to talk about the pictures they see and find the missing words from sentences that are read to them. They enjoy singing along to favourite songs and rhymes and copy actions and signs. Children recognise colour and observe change when they mix colours together. They are confident to lead their own play and follow their own ideas. Children show how they can use their imagination as they pretend to be hairdressers. They enjoy copying the actions of adults and recreate experiences that are familiar to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481800 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1076850 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Linthwaite, Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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