Childminder EY488329

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 October 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 accurately assesses the quality of her provision. She sets priorities for improvement and is committed to providing high-quality care and education for children. Parents contribute to this process through questionnaires.  The childminder develops close and warm relationships with children. She is kind and caring. Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They are safe, happy and emotionally secure in her care. Their emotional well-being is effectively promoted.  The childminder plans a range of challenging and interesting activities that children enjoy. She completes regular observations of the children and uses the information gained to monitor progress and identify any gaps in their learning successfully. All children make good progress from their starting points.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder uses effective two-way communications to exchange information with parents and to promote a collaborative

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This provision is good

approach to children's all-round development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed a focused programme of professional development to extend her knowledge and further enhance the quality of teaching.  The childminder does not provide a highly stimulating and exciting outdoor environment for children to further develop their enthusiasm to learn.

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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 a programme of professional development to focus more precisely on enhancing skills and knowledge to raise the quality of teaching further, extending children's learning even more  enhance the outdoor environment so it is highly stimulating and captures young children's interest, engaging them in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and evaluated how this supports children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked a selection of documents, including policies and procedures, assessments and evidence of suitability of people living in the household.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and discussed her self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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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 the possible signs of abuse. She keeps up to date with changes to legislation and knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder carefully assesses risk and minimises potential hazards to provide a safe environment for children. Parents are very complimentary about the quality of the childminder's care. They describe her as, 'the best' and say they would have no hesitation in recommending her to others. The childminder has effective systems in place to exchange information with other early years providers, when the time comes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

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. Learning is fun and children are excited to join in with activities led by the childminder and those that they choose for themselves. For example, children shriek with excitement as they try and catch the bubbles which billow out of the bubble machine. Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder uses effective questioning to help develop children's thinking and ideas. For example, children are encouraged to think about where their rocket might fly to. Children's mathematical skills are supported well. For example, the childminder supports children to sort objects as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The indoor environment is bright and welcoming. Children access a range of good quality resources which they select themselves. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides nutritious and healthy meals and supports children to develop good personal hygiene routines. Children access fresh air through walks and visits to the local park and woods. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model. She teaches children from an early age about how to share and take turns. Lots of praise and encouragement promote their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, enjoy learning and develop good independence skills. For example, they put on their own aprons before craft activities and help prepare food for lunch. Children learn to recognise their own needs, such as when they are thirsty or tired. Children show sustained concentration and interest through creative activities. For example, they carefully select their leaves and twigs to make their autumn pictures. Children are developing the skills they need for the future. They are well prepared for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488329 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1017441 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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