Childminder EY483863

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 2017 16 September 2016

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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 made good progress since her last inspection. She now keeps accurate records of children's hours of attendance and obtains written consent from parents and carers prior to administering medication to children.  The childminder plans a range of challenging and interesting activities that children enjoy. She completes regular observations of the children and uses this information accurately to monitor progress and identify any gaps in their learning successfully. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder provides a homely environment for children. She organises her home well to support children to make choices about their play and encourage independence.  The childminder and her assistant support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They work effectively with parents and external agencies to meet children's learning and care needs successfully.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to support children's language development and extend their thinking further.  The childminder has not developed a focused programme of professional development to extend her knowledge and further enhance the quality of teaching.

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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

 support children to use their developing language more by finding further ways to challenge their thinking  develop a programme of professional development to focus more precisely on enhancing skills and knowledge to raise the quality of teaching further, to extend children's learning even more.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder and her assistant's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning and assessment with the childminder and her system for self-evaluation.  The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their view.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows her responsibility to keep children safe and where to report any concerns she has regarding children's welfare. She ensures that the premises are safe and secure, risk assessing the areas routinely to ensure all hazards to children are minimised effectively. There are procedures in place to ensure the suitability and supervision of her assistant. The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify her key strengths and areas for development. Parents, children and the childminder's assistant contribute to this process through discussions. Parents are complimentary about the care and learning opportunities provided by the childminder and feel their children have made good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She understands their stage of development and their individual capabilities. The childminder asks parents about children's learning as part of the introductory visits. She uses this information well to establish children's starting points and to provide appropriate activities and resources from the start. The childminder and her assistant display enjoyment in their work and join in with children's play. This has a positive effect on children's motivation and attitude towards learning. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. For example, she introduces children to 'big', 'little', 'full' and 'empty'. Children use their imagination well to pretend they are characters from films they have seen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build secure attachments with the childminder and her assistant. This ensures that they feel safe, settled and happy in their care. Children have a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. They develop healthy bodies through regular exercise in the fresh air and eat healthy options at snack and mealtimes. The childminder plans regular cookery sessions for the children and they learn, at first hand, about the ingredients that make up different foods and how to make them. Children behave well. The childminder gives them lots of praise. This boosts their self-esteem and reminds children to use good manners. The childminder works well in partnerships with other settings that children attend to ensure continuity in children's learning and development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, enjoy learning and develop good independence skills. For example, they make choices in their play and put their own coats and shoes on before going outside to play. Children are beginning to use longer sentences to express themselves effectively. Children are enthusiastic learners who enjoy sensory play. For example, younger children enjoy feeling the texture of rice, whilst older children concentrate to carefully fill the different-sized containers. Overall, they are well prepared for their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483863 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 1107928 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Boothtown area of Halifax, West Yorkshire. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, 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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