Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 December 2017 9 May 2013

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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 regularly evaluates her practice. She completes training to enhance her knowledge and skills, and improve outcomes for children. For example, she has researched healthy eating for toddlers. She now uses fresh ingredients to create a healthier menu and improve children's understanding of where their food comes from.  Children build close relationships with the childminder and her family. They demonstrate they feel safe and relax in her care. They follow daily routines well and are confident to ask the childminder for help.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides an effective balance of child-initiated and adult-led learning. She makes good use of the community to enhance learning opportunities. For example, children visit the local pond to explore the wildlife.  The childminder works well with parents and other settings that children attend. She

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This provision is good

frequently shares information about children's progress and achievements. She gives parents ideas to continue children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide a wide range of opportunities to fully promote children's early reading and writing during their play.  On occasions, the childminder does not use the broad range of available resources as well as possible to extend children's imaginative play.

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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

 provide children with even more opportunities to explore early reading and writing during their play  make full use of the wide range of available resources to enhance children's imaginative play.

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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children in her care. She has a good awareness of new legislation and wider child protection issues. The childminder implements effective risk assessments in her home, garden and on outings to ensure children play in a safe and suitable environment. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continually developing her childcare skills and knowledge. She reads widely and completes online workshops to help her promote children's learning and well- being. Parents give positive feedback about their children's experiences. They comment that the childminder provides children with a home-from-home environment where they are safe and happy.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a bright, welcoming environment. She displays children's work and photographs of their friends to help promote their sense of belonging. The childminder assesses children's progress to identify next steps to move children forward in their development. She works closely with parents to help children achieve these. The childminder promotes young children's communication and language skills well. She talks to them as they play, introducing new words and showing them how to pronounce words correctly. The childminder supports children's critical-thinking skills and encourages them to work out how to do things, such as how to fit pieces into a puzzle. The childminder helps children to make connections to their own first-hand experiences. They talk about going shopping and pretend to cook a meal. The childminder promotes mathematics well. Children begin to count to higher numbers, match and group objects.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents from the start to share information about children's care routines and help them settle. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy outdoor play every day. They play games in the nearby field, enjoy walks in the community and have regular outings to the park. The childminder supports children to begin managing their own self-care routines in preparation for the move on to nursery or school. The childminder gives children positive encouragement during play. She helps them to understand boundaries and gain an understanding of right from wrong. The childminder praises children for their efforts, which helps to raise their self-esteem and build their confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Assessments show children are meeting their typical targets and making good progress from their starting points. Children happily explore their environment and make their own choices in their play. They attend groups at the local children's centre and soft-play area, where they learn further social skills and begin to build friendships with other children. Children develop a good range of skills in readiness for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385225 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1065301 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. 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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