Childminder EY341197

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 July 2017 23 January 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 successfully addressed the areas for development identified at her last inspection. She has improved her knowledge of assessment to accurately assess children's next steps, so that challenging and purposeful activities can be planned. This supports children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder and her assistant are good role models, who have high expectations for each child in their care. Children are provided with clear boundaries and expectations for behaviour. They behave well and use good manners.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's welfare and learning. They work well together to support children's learning at home and in the setting.  The childminder supports children to develop good levels of independence and take an active role in managing their own personal needs successfully.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has attended mandatory training, she has not yet accessed professional development opportunities to develop her knowledge and improve teaching skills even further.  The childminder does not always share the assessments she makes of children's learning with other settings to help support their initial move into nursery.

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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

 focus more precisely on building a targeted programme of professional development to increase knowledge and skills that help raise the quality of teaching and practice even further  make better use of information sharing with other providers as children move to a new setting to ensure continuity in children's learning.

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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 spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's and her assistant's suitability to work with children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through verbal feedback.

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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 all aspects of child protection and has a clear understanding of what procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. She carries out regular checks to minimise any risks in the play areas, indoors and outdoors. The childminder checks the identity of visitors before they enter her setting and supervises children well at all times. The childminder effectively tracks and monitors children's learning. This helps to ensure that any gaps in learning are identified and closed quickly. Appropriate procedures are in place to ensure the suitability and supervision of her assistant. The childminder has begun to use self-evaluation to identify some areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She gains detailed information about what children can already do when they join the setting to help her assess their starting points and next steps. The childminder and her assistant interact well with children. They engage in regular conversations and use a wide range of questioning techniques that promotes children's thinking effectively. For example, children are challenged to consider which dinosaur is their favourite and why. Mathematical development is supported well. For example, children are encouraged to recognise the numbers on a foam play mat.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are caring and attentive to the individual needs of children. Children develop strong attachments with them and are well settled and happy in their care. This effectively supports the development of children's confidence and self- esteem. The childminder provides children with a good range of experiences to keep them active. For example, they thoroughly enjoy exploring the garden and going to the local park. The childminder provides a stimulating and homely environment for children. She gives them plenty of opportunities to make decisions and choose activities for themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are working within the range of development expected for their age. They happily engage in activities, maintain attention and follow simple instructions well. Children gain independence in everyday events. For example, they put on their own shoes before they go out to play and use the toilet independently. Children play well together and build good friendships. For example, they take it in turns to jump along the number line. Children develop their imaginations successfully as they participate in imaginary play using a wide range of role-play resources. The skills they are acquiring prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341197 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1097954 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and she lives in Waterloo, Huddersfield. The provision operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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