Childminder 512149

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 October 2017 10 October 2011

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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

 Children are progressing well in their learning. The childminder monitors their progress effectively and uses assessment information well to identify any emerging gaps in their progress and to prioritise next steps in their learning effectively.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment where children settle quickly and are happy to play. Settling-in sessions are effective in promoting children's emotional needs when they first start attending.  The childminder is a good role model for children and has clear, realistic expectations of their behaviour. Children respond positively to her guidance and support, and she frequently praises their efforts and achievements to boost their confidence successfully.  Children access a wide range of interesting resources that are appropriate for their ages and stages of development.  The childminder provides children with healthy homemade meals and snacks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of her systems to exchange information with parents and to encourage them to continue supporting children's learning at home.  The childminder is not currently making the most of personal development opportunities to build on her good teaching skills to extend children's learning even more rapidly.

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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

 develop more effective systems to exchange information with parents and encourage them to continue to support their children's learning at home  make better use of professional development opportunities to further improve practice and outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities inside. She assessed the impact these have on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises and she looked at relevant documentation, including planning and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and keeps her knowledge up to date through training. She is clear about the procedures she must follow if she has any child protection concerns. Her policies and procedures support her daily practice in keeping children safe and ensure the smooth running of the setting. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has begun to use self-evaluation to help her identify areas for ongoing improvement. She takes account of the views of parents and children as part of this process. Overall, the childminder has established positive relationships with parents. She shares information daily about children's care routines. The childminder understands her responsibilities to share information with other settings that children attend, helping to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and uses her good knowledge of child development to identify what children need to learn next. The childminder is enthusiastic in her teaching. She helps children to develop their language skills well. For example, she encourages young children to say what they see in picture books. The childminder copies toddlers when they speak on the toy telephone. She speaks clearly and repeats words spoken by children so they hear the correct pronunciation. Babies enjoy babbling and toddlers make animal sounds as they play with the farm. They show their understanding of questions that the childminder asks them. The childminder reads books and sings familiar songs to the children and they enthusiastically join in with her.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Young children demonstrate that they have a close attachment to the childminder. They regularly show affection and give the childminder cuddles. Children quickly learn what the childminder expects of them. The childminder is a good role model and is clear and consistent in the messages she delivers to children. She deals with minor disputes quickly and calmly. Children learn to play together and respect each other's individual needs and differences. The childminder takes children to play sessions in the local community to meet children of a similar age and develop good social skills. The childminder ensures that children receive daily fresh air and physical exercise. She provides children with good opportunities to learn about the natural environment. Children enjoy nature walks and trips to the local parks and woodland.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently move around the childminder's home, selecting resources to support their interests. Babies learn to recognise their own needs, such as when they are thirsty or tired. They develop their physical skills well. They can sit, crawl and pull themselves up onto furniture and stand. Children shows interest in toys with buttons, flaps and simple mechanisms and are beginning to learn to operate them. Toddlers begin to demonstrate good independence. They feed themselves and manage drinking cups effectively at snack time. They are developing the skills required for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 512149 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 872363 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Kirkheaton, Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm from Monday to Thursday, 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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