Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2018 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Teaching is inspirational. The childminder is extremely knowledgeable about the different ways that young children learn. She sharply focuses educational programmes and gives children excellent support to build on what they already know and can do.  Partnerships with parents are exemplary. The childminder uses highly successful strategies to share information with them and accelerate children's learning at home and in the setting. Parents' feedback is extremely positive. They praise the childminder's compassionate and committed approach to everything she does.  Children benefit from a meticulously planned environment and first-rate resources that support them to lead and extend their learning independently. Children have exceptionally strong bonds with the extremely calm, caring and patient childminder.  The dedicated childminder follows an astute programme of professional development. She has completed an extensive amount of training and continually researches

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This provision is outstanding

information to strengthen her already excellent knowledge, skills and practice further.  The childminder has developed very good working relationships with other settings that children attend. She shares in-depth information about children's learning to promote consistency and a shared approach to their overall development.  The childminder monitors children's progress meticulously and swiftly addresses any gaps in learning extremely successfully.

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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

 enhance further the already excellent learning opportunities in the garden and evaluate the impact of this on children's progress.

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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 with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an extensive knowledge of child protection matters and knows how to refer concerns to the relevant authorities. She completes thorough risk assessments and implements very robust health and safety procedures to protect children from harm. The childminder is dedicated and passionate about her role. She uses highly effective evaluation to reflect on, and continually develop her practice. For example, the childminder has plans in place to develop her garden further to extend the already superb learning opportunities outdoors. The childminder supports her assistant extremely well with regular supervision and training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder makes high-quality observations and assessments and knows exactly what children need to learn next. She uses a story to target the individual needs of children extremely well. The childminder pauses to encourage children to fill in the gaps with their own words and asks challenging questions about the sequence of the story. Younger children are encouraged to join in with the noises the characters make. This helps children to develop exceptional communication, language and critical-thinking skills. The childminder makes excellent use of local and surrounding facilities and areas to promote children's learning. This greatly broadens children's experiences and understanding of the world in which they live.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Home visits are highly successful in helping children to settle in. The childminder finds out about and acknowledges children's uniqueness, and uses this to plan to meet children's individual needs from the outset. The childminder strongly promotes healthy lifestyles. For example, children grow, harvest and sample their own fruit and vegetables which endorses healthy eating practices. Children's behaviour is impeccable. The childminder is an excellent role model. She listens very carefully to children and responds swiftly and sensitively to their care needs. The childminder lavishes children with praise and celebrates every achievement with them. This contributes to their high levels of self- esteem and confidence. Children have extensive opportunities to be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are extremely independent. They follow their own interests and confidently explore the highly stimulating environment. They are learning to recognise colours and shapes as they play and explore. Children play amicably together, take turns and share resources fairly. They demonstrate well-developed physical skills as they pedal bicycles and kick balls. The skills and attributes that children are acquiring prepare them exceptionally well for the move on to their next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495396 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1031355 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 5

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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, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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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