Childminder EY499156

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 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 works with her co-childminder to review her practice. She seeks the views of parents and children. She accesses training and conducts independent research to ensure she keeps up to date with current guidance and legislation.  The childminder shares information about children's development with parents. This supports a shared approach and promotes continuity in children's learning.  The childminder finds out about children's interests when they enter the setting. She provides resources that capture their curiosity. For instance, they enjoy filling and empting a range of vessels using sand and water.  Children begin to develop their understanding of the world around them. They discuss things they observe in the natural environment. For example, they look at the different features of insects they find in the garden.  Children enjoy good support from the childminder during the move into the setting.

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This provision is good

They settle easily. They meet up with larger groups of children where they develop their social skills and begin to build friendships.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes during adult-led activities, the childminder does not differentiate precisely enough to provide each child with the best possible learning opportunities. On these occasions, not all children are highly challenged and stimulated to learn more.  The childminder does not fully support children to make connections between their different learning 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

 plan small-group activities more precisely, taking into account each child's learning needs so that all children are highly engaged and motivated to learn more  help children make links between their different learning experiences.

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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 and the co- childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the co-childminder and 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a superb knowledge of safeguarding practices and current child protection issues. She implements effective risk assessments to keep children safe. The childminder actively promotes equality and diversity throughout her policies and practice. She is a very good role model. She teaches children that their opinions are important and they should be respectful of others. The childminder monitors children's progress and, overall, provides them with a broad range of interesting activities that supports their good progress. Parents are very pleased with the care the childminder provides. They comment that children treat the childminder's home as their own and enjoy opportunities to explore, discover and express themselves.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers high levels of support to children during their play. She uses props and pictures to support their developing communication skills. She models new words to extend children's vocabulary, such as 'caterpillar' and 'cocoon'. The childminder encourages children to take an active role in stories. They turn pages and make comments about their favourite pictures. The childminder introduces mathematics throughout children's play. For example, they work together to solve problems and find different ways of doing things during construction activities. They make comparisons in size and shape, exploring concepts, such as 'bigger' and 'taller'. Children enjoy sensory experiences. They use their hands to make marks in foam. They explore how the breeze feels on their face when they use objects as fans.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to share resources fairly and take turns, helping them to play together cooperatively. The childminder helps children to keep themselves safe. They learn to identify hazards during their play and take managed risks. The childminder manages children's behaviour well and helps them to understand the impact their actions have on others. The childminder is attentive to the care needs of each child. She teaches them about good personal hygiene practices. The childminder praises their attempts at independence when they try to put on their shoes and coats. She provides a varied menu of healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

The well-resourced environment provides children with opportunities to make choices and become independent learners. Children learn about their community. They visit the library and the post office. They go to local shops to buy groceries and resources. Through stories and role play, they learn about the wider world and other people. Children who are not achieving their expected targets when they enter the childminder's care soon catch up. All children attain a wide range of skills that prepares them for their future learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499156 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1052986 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 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the New Mill area of Holmfirth. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years teacher status and works with a co- childminder.

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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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