Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2018 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 gives parents information about funding and school admissions. She regularly shares planning with them. Displays around the setting show the wide range of activities children are involved in and examples of their work. The childminder seeks feedback from parents to obtain their views and suggestions for change.  Parents contribute to initial assessments of children's starting points. The childminder keeps them well informed about their children's progress. She encourages parents to support and share information about their children's learning and development at home.  The childminder monitors children's progress well and provides a broad range of interesting and challenging experiences that helps them to make good progress towards reaching the early learning goals. For example, she helps children measure and develop their understanding of time.  The childminder shares close relationships with the children. She supports children's

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This provision is good

understanding of similarity and difference. For instance, they talk about the different people in their families and discuss why some children wear spectacles. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn about the wider community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed effective links with all other settings that children attend, to strengthen continuity in children's learning consistently.  On occasions, the childminder does not fully consider how she can use children's imaginative play more effectively to extend their learning experiences.

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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

 establish effective links with all settings that children attend to promote continuity in their learning more successfully  fully consider how to build on and enhance children's learning through their 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date through training and independent research to ensure her knowledge is current. She has a secure understanding of how to report any concerns about children's safety and well-being. The childminder implements effective risk assessments to ensure all risks to children are minimised or removed. The childminder completes ongoing self-evaluation and demonstrates a good commitment to her own professional development. She identifies her strengths and areas for improvement. The childminder makes changes that strengthen her practice. For example, she has changed how she assesses children's progress so that it is more clear and precise for parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information about children's interests and completes observations to identify next steps in their learning. She uses this information well to plan a lively and simulating environment for children to play in. Her interaction with children is positive as she skilfully engages them in learning. Children have fun taking part in creative activities, such as playing with dough. The childminder talks to them about the patterns in the dough. She introduces new words, such as 'swirly', to extend their vocabulary. The childminder introduces early mathematics well. She supports children to count from one to five, complete simple subtractions and begin to recognise numbers. The childminder enhances children's learning through outings. They enjoy story time at the library and learn how to keep safe around water while feeding the ducks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to settle quickly in her care. She promotes healthy eating and good hygiene routines well. Children walk regularly and enjoy outdoor play in the garden. They develop their physical skills using equipment in the local park. Children are well behaved. The childminder plays games with them that encourage cooperative play. She promotes their understanding of rules, the importance of listening to others and that sometimes they have to wait. The childminder gives children praise and encouragement, which helps to support their growing confidence and self-esteem. They attend playgroups where they have opportunities to build friendships in a larger group.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They make choices about their play and become confident learners. Children experiment and explore cause and effect. They investigate how things move, such as going forwards and backwards. Children develop their early understanding of technology. They know how to use equipment, such as using a compact disc player to play music and operating programmable toys. Children develop important skills needed for the next stage in learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492842 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1025134 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Mirfield, West Yorkshire. She operates during term time only from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except 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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