Childminder EY537585

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2017 3 February 2017

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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 taken positive action to raise children's care and learning to a good standard. She works closely with the local authority to address weaknesses. She has developed focused action plans to support the continuing improvement of her practice.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are strong. Regular and accurate assessments of children's progress are shared with them. Parents are given ideas to support their children's learning at home.  The childminder effectively uses her observations to inform her planning. She takes into account children's interests and abilities to ensure the curriculum meets their individual needs. The childminder's enthusiasm and participation makes activities lively, motivating and fun.  Children lead their own play and make independent choices. They enjoy moving resources from the indoors to the outdoors as they develop imaginative play. They make their own books, learn how stories are structured and decide how these will end.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not fully support children to think about how to approach a task and the different ways of doing things.  Sometimes, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children to extend their skills using one-handed tools and equipment.

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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

 encourage children to think more about the different ways a task might be completed  provide children with a wider range of opportunities to build on their skills using one- handed tools and equipment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 a parent spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Appropriate records are kept for children who attend. Effective risk assessments help to ensure they play in a clean, well-organised environment. The premises are kept secure when children are present. Procedures for vetting and supervising visitors are now robust. The childminder has a thorough understanding of the signs that indicate a child might be at risk from harm. She knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern. The childminder keeps up to date through training and independent research. She evaluates her practice and sets targets for improvement. She seeks the views of parents and involves children in the planning of activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She works with parents to identify next steps. She plans activities that give children age-appropriate challenges. Children are well engaged and quickly move on to the next stage in their learning. Children have excellent communication and language skills. They soon develop a wide vocabulary. The childminder helps them to break down words into syllables and pronounce them correctly. Children use mathematics throughout their play. They learn about size, shape and measure. They develop literacy skills. They begin to identify familiar letters and practise early writing. Children enjoy trips that enhance their learning. They attend community events at the local church and visit the library. They build friendships with a diverse group of children at playgroup.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are comfortable and confident in the homely environment. Their work and photographs are displayed and they are keen to talk about their learning experiences. They explain how the childminder keeps them safe, teaching them about road safety and about the professionals who protect them. The childminder teaches children about people and the wider world. She gives them age-appropriate explanations of world events and helps them to understand why they should be respectful and tolerant. Children grow fruit and vegetables. They enjoy a healthy diet. They play outside and begin to understand why exercise is important. The childminder promotes children's independence in personal care routines ready for the move to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate high levels of self-esteem and perseverance. They enjoy role play based on their own first-hand experiences. They begin to understand feelings and the effect their actions might have on others. Children behave well and have good social skills. They develop a wide range of skills that helps to prepare them for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537585 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1085335 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Liversedge. She operates all year round from 7am 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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