Childminder EY417515

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2018 20 February 2014

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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

 Children are eager to join in with activities and approach their play with enthusiasm. They enjoy making safe and independent choices from the activities available to them, overall. The childminder and her assistant successfully follow children's lead when joining in with their play.  Children benefit from close and caring relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They are happy and settled in their care.  The childminder and her assistant skilfully support and encourage children's independence in activities and care routines, generally. Children feel proud to achieve things by themselves.  Children's behaviour is managed well. The childminder is a good role model and provides clear guidance to the children about her expectations for behaviour and why they are important.  The childminder has a proactive approach to improving the quality of her provision. For example, she values the views of parents and children to identify changes they may like

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have access to a range of toys and equipment. However, there are few opportunities for children to independently explore natural materials and textures that help provide sensory experiences.  In her eagerness for children to learn, the childminder sometimes asks questions without giving the children sufficient time to think, process their thoughts and respond.

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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 opportunities for children to independently access sensory play experiences  enhance teaching skills further and give children more time to think through their ideas, work things out and help them respond to questions with greater success.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how to protect children and keep them safe from harm. They have attended relevant training and demonstrate a clear understanding of the possible indicators of abuse. The childminder has undertaken risk assessments for her home and for outings. The childminder demonstrates a well-organised approach to her role. The childminder supports her assistant effectively and they work well as a team.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant use the information from their observations successfully to plan for the children's next stage in learning. They use their knowledge of children's interests to help engage them in their play. The childminder's teaching is good and she understands how young children learn. For example, during singing sessions she introduces actions to the songs to maintain children's involvement. Settling-in sessions are flexible and used effectively by the childminder to establish children's likes, dislikes, routines and current development. This ensures continuity in children's learning. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years and provides parents with a copy for their child's health visitor. The childminder has developed effective strategies to work in partnership with other settings children attend. She supports parents with ideas about different ways they can continue their child's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's welfare and personal development are important to the childminder. She demonstrates a real sense of commitment to ensuring that she gives them the best possible start on their learning journey. She gets to know individual children and their parents well. Children show that they have formed a close bond with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder provides healthy and nutritious foods and snacks and ensures that children get plenty of physical exercise. The childminder and her assistant support children to develop their independence skills well, overall. For example, children confidently make choices about their play. The childminder and her assistant offer consistent praise and encouragement to children which helps to support their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn skills that will help them at school. For example, they direct their own play, select resources and attend to some of their own care needs independently. Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They develop good relationships with the childminder and her assistant and they learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of others. Children are confident and inquisitive learners who are eager to join in. They are supported to acquire self-care skills, such as putting on their own shoes before they go outside to play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417515 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1087357 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 26

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Mirfield, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-minder and assistant. The childminder has a childcare 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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