Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 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 provides a home-from-home environment where children are independent and confident. Children are happy to attend the setting and have formed strong bonds with the childminder.  The childminder provides a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated learning. She knows what children enjoy playing with and how they like to play. The childminder provides a wide range of interesting experiences and children make good progress, are motivated to learn and become quickly engaged in activities.  The childminder completes regular observations of children and assesses their progress. She uses the information she gathers to identify their next steps in learning effectively. The childminder targets children's interests well, through individual and flexible planning.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works closely with them to ensure that they are involved in all aspects of their children's learning. Parents express that

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This provision is good

they value everything the childminder does for them and their children and that children thoroughly enjoy going to the childminder's home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder plans for her own professional development, however, she has not considered how to build on the quality of her teaching in order to raise her knowledge and skills to an even higher level to support children's learning even further.  Although the childminder reflects on her own provision well, she has not fully developed the arrangements to seek the views of parents to contribute to this process.

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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 professional development further so that it focuses more specifically on developing expert teaching knowledge to support children's learning even further  develop ways to enable parents to contribute their views to the self-evaluation process, to inform practice and help enhance further outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the lounge and kitchen, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and discussed the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the 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 has a good knowledge and understanding of the policies and procedures to follow and is aware of her responsibilities to protect children. She knows what to do if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder makes sure the premises are safe and secure, and she has taken positive action to minimise any risks to children. The childminder attends training, completes online courses and keeps in touch with the local authority support worker to update some aspects of her practice. She uses the information gained to safeguard children and provide a stimulating learning environment for them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their learning and show good levels of engagement in activities. The childminder is encouraging and plays alongside children well to guide and enhance their learning. This particularly helps younger children to concentrate and become more involved in activities. She promotes young children's physical development well. For example, as they use the slide. Children demonstrate their skills as they confidently climb the steps, manoeuvre themselves to a sitting position and giggle with glee as they come down the other side. The childminder extends this play, by introducing a large ball. Children show excellent hand-to-eye coordination for their age, as they are able to catch the ball when the childminder throws it. The childminder supports children's fine-motor skills and developing pincer grip well, to promote early writing skills. They use a range of drawing materials, including crayons, pencils and stamper pens.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children develop their ability to act independently and make decisions for themselves. For example, they access their own drinking cups when they are thirsty and organise their own games, for example, using a play tunnel. The childminder encourages children to help to tidy up before moving on to their next activity. Children develop an appreciation of keeping healthy, through exercise and activities, such as, frequent walks and visits to parks and other local places of interest. The childminder helps children build their social skills through, visits to playgroups and library events. She manages children's behaviour well. She is very observant and offers continual praise and encouragement. Young children smile and clap when the childminder praises them for their achievements. They demonstrate good levels of self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve well in all areas of learning and develop skills that prepare them well for the move on to school. They learn to recognise different shapes as they complete jigsaw puzzles and begin to solve problems. For example, young children work out how to fit pieces of railtrack together successfully. Children develop their thinking skills when they use construction toys to build towers, or use the scoop on the digger to transport small cars.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496024 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1031800 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Heckmondwike. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides overnight care.

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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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