Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2018 16 June 2014

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how children learn. They carefully observe and monitor children's development.  Children are kind, caring and considerate to each other and speak confidently to visitors.  Children enjoy making independent choices. The childminder and her assistant successfully follow children's lead when joining in with their play.  The childminder and her assistant establish good partnerships with parents and other settings. Information about children's learning and well-being is shared daily and the childminder helps parents to extend their child's learning at home.  The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments of her home and while on outings. She helps children to learn to manage their own risks in a safe way.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's arrangements for professional development for herself and her assistant, are not yet fully effective to raise the quality of their practice and skills to the highest possible level.  At times, the childminder does not extend children's thinking skills, to further develop their problem-solving abilities.  The childminder does not make the best use of self-evaluation to accurately reflect her setting and plan how to make more developments to improve the provision to an even higher level.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 focus professional development sharply on raising knowledge and the overall quality of their practice to the highest level  explore ways to extend children's ability to think deeply and solve problems, to help strengthen their learning  build on self-evaluation to ensure it accurately reflects the existing good practice and enhances the provision further.

p.2

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.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the possible indicators of abuse. She understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures that underpin her practice and to help keep children safe from harm. She effectively uses risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home, garden and while on outings. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder supports the professional development of her assistant effectively and they work well as a team.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant plan activities that interest children. Children take delight in exploring and investigating a good range of resources as they pretend to make a cup of tea in the role-play kitchen. They develop their imagination as they pretend to eat cake with their cup of tea and talk about the flavour of their favourite cake. The childminder and her assistant give children lots of opportunities to choose what to do. 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 adapts activities children are engaged in to support their emerging interests and extend their learning. For example, as children bake cakes she introduces number recognition as they weigh the ingredients. Information regarding children's progress is effectively shared with other settings that children attend to ensure continuity in their learning.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant effectively foster children's emotional and physical well- being. Children enjoy relationships that are warm and supportive, gaining self-confidence as they grow and develop. Children benefit from regular outdoor play and take part in events within the local community. For example, young children visit a toddler group where they enjoy messy play and begin to develop relationships with their peers. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy home-cooked meals and understand the importance of washing their hands. For example, children are reminded to wash their hands before and after baking. They have regular access to physical exercise on outings in the local environment. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe through daily routines and activities.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages develop good levels of independence. For example, they freely access the available resources and consistently follow their own interests. All children are making good progress from their individual starting points. They develop good relationships with their peers, and learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of others. Children are developing the skills required for the next stage in their development and eventual move on to school. Outcomes for children are good.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY468552 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1102732 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 12 Number of children on roll 6

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2014

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5