Childminder EY491185

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 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 evaluates her practice and seeks the views of parents. They appreciate her service and comment that their children come home well fed, happy and tired. The childminder makes positive changes to improve outcomes for children. For example, she has increased the range of trips on offer to widen children's learning experiences.  The childminder encourages parents to share information about their children's skills and abilities when they start in the setting. She completes accurate assessments of children's progress and identifies their next steps in learning. The childminder supports parents to continue children's learning at home.  The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children make choices about their play and follow through their ideas. For example, they enjoy recreating their own first-hand experiences during imaginative play.  Children frequently enjoy cooking their own food. The childminder encourages them to

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This provision is good

think about foods that keep them healthy. They enjoy choosing a range of vegetables to make toppings for pizzas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to enhance older children's understanding that writing can be used for a wide range of purposes.  On occasions, during adult-led activities, the youngest children wait too long for resources or equipment. This means that, sometimes, they lose interest.

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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

 provide a broader range of opportunities for children to write for different purposes  organise adult-led activities more effectively so that waiting to take turns does not affect the youngest children's enjoyment.

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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 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 her knowledge of child protection procedures up to date. She has a good awareness of how to keep children safe, such as from the dangers posed by social media. The childminder uses information gathered from parents well to provide resources and learning experiences that meet children's needs from the start. Children are involved in planning which means activities reflect their interests. The childminder conducts independent research to improve her knowledge and skills. She uses her findings to improve her practice and provide a high standard of care and learning for children. For example, she provides a wide range of resources that children can freely access to support their independent play. They use, move and combine resources to represent their ideas. The childminder links with other childminders to share ideas and good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is highly successful in developing children's communication and language skills and where there are gaps in their progress, they soon catch up. Children demonstrate a wide vocabulary and use words confidently. They initiate conversations, ask relevant questions and develop narratives together during their role play. The childminder chooses resources based on children's interests and stage of development to challenge them. For example, she uses jigsaw puzzles to stretch their problem-solving skills. Overall, the childminder promotes children's early literacy skills well. She has a good understanding of how using tools, such as tongs, to help children to develop the coordination and muscle control they need for early writing. Children successfully develop their knowledge of mathematics. They begin to match and group objects, identify shapes and begin to understand concepts of size and weight.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children how to stay safe. They take managed risks and learn to jump, climb and balance using physical play equipment at the park. Children behave well and play together. She teaches them to use good manners, to be kind and to share. The childminder provides children with opportunities to build friendships in larger social groups, helping to prepare them for the school environment. The childminder promotes equality and diversity throughout her practice. Through stories, role play and trips, she teaches children about their community and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make swift progress from their starting points. They make decisions and work out how to do things for themselves. Children are confident and keen to learn more. They lead their own play, engage with others and are emotionally secure and have good social skills. They begin to manage their own personal care needs competently and have a good understanding of why good hygiene is important. They are well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491185 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1030806 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Batley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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