Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 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 supports children's learning effectively through her good-quality interaction. She promotes the youngest children's communication and language skills particularly successfully during well-organised care routines.  Children build secure attachments to the childminder, who works closely with parents to help children settle in. She gathers important information that enables her to meet children's individual needs, contributing to children's emotional well-being.  The childminder closely observes and assesses children's progress and what they need to learn next, helping them to make continually good progress. This is reflected in insightful and detailed records of learning.  Children's safety and physical well-being is effectively ensured by the childminder.  Children, all aged three years or under, behave exceptionally well. The childminder effectively manages any minor incidents with her calm and patient approach.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has good systems for reflecting on, and improving her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not optimise the organisation of the environment, to support the youngest children's independent learning and engagement to the highest level.  Although the childminder updates parents on their children's progress, the consistent involvement of parents in their children's learning is not as well promoted.

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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

 support the youngest children's independent learning and engagement to the highest level  strengthen the involvement of parents in children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 documents and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of feedback from parents in the form of questionnaires and pre-inspection letters.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues. She creates a safe environment by undertaking robust risk assessments and demonstrates safe practices and good supervision. For example, food is cooled before children sit down for lunch and a good range of safety equipment is in place. The childminder continually reflects on her practice to identify areas for improvement. She involves children and parents in sharing their views, for instance, through questionnaires. The childminder's childcare qualification has a positive impact on her practice. Her commitment to further training complements her already good knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder continually exchanges information with school and nursery staff, where children attend other settings. This enhances children's learning because of a shared and consistent approach. Strong relationships are established as part of the effective initial transitions that support children's move to a new setting. The childminder sits on the floor alongside children to support their learning. She asks questions as children tentatively build a large tower of bricks. She builds on their ideas, asking what else they might make. Toddlers press buttons to create lights and sounds in imitation of the childminder who shows them how simple technology toys work.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's care routines, for instance, through face-to-face exchanges and daily diaries. She closely follows home routines, ensuring toddlers' comforters are to hand when they are becoming tired. The childminder models and encourages good hygiene routines, helping to minimise illness. She provides hearty homemade meals that children clearly enjoy. Mealtimes are extremely sociable and all age groups show good levels of independence. The childminder duplicates more popular toys to minimise conflict while toddlers are learning to share and take turns. The oldest, most-able children enjoy carrying out tasks, such as getting plates out for lunch. They are helpful and kind towards their younger peers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are acquiring early skills that are essential for their future learning, including their move on to nursery or school. Toddlers babble and are beginning to use and link words as they explore sensory media and materials. The oldest, most-able children communicate confidently, show good focus and are very independent. They enjoy activities that support their early literacy and mathematical skills. For example, they sit with favourite books, draw, and confidently count during routines and activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495083 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1030724 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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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 Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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