Childminder EY288680

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 March 2018 14 November 2013

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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 works closely with the local nursery to identify how to support children's development. They share information about the different learning opportunities children receive from the childminder and nursery. This supports children's continuity in learning.  Children are happy and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. She is extremely kind and caring and she promotes their confidence and self-awareness well. Children show they feel safe and secure and this effectively promotes their emotional well-being.  The childminder reflects on her provision and plans changes which will benefit the children. For example, she has recently improved the garden area to enable those children who prefer to learn outdoors to do so all year round.  Children make good progress in their learning and the childminder knows what they need to learn next. She offers a wide variety of activities to promote children's

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather detailed information from all parents about what children can already do and what they know when they first start.  The childminder has not yet fully explored further ways to enhance her current level of knowledge and understanding, to extend her teaching skills to an even higher level.

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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

 gather more comprehensive information from all parents about children's achievements and skills on entry  maximise development opportunities to help improve teaching skills to an even higher level.

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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 observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held 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.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise concerns about children's welfare and the procedures to follow to protect them. She uses daily safety checks effectively to ensure that the premises are safe and any potential hazards are minimised. The childminder has completed appropriate training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding, to help her care for children safely. Policies and procedures are updated to ensure that they comply with current requirements, and these underpin the childminder's good practice. Parents are complimentary about the care their children receive while they are with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes observations and accurately assesses children's development. This helps her to identify any delays or gaps in their learning. The childminder perceptively supports children's play. For example, she comments, joins in and asks questions to help encourage their communication and language development. The childminder supports children to overcome challenges independently. For example, she gently encourages younger children to turn shapes around until they fit into the shape sorter. The childminder shares information with parents well. For example, she completes a written review of their progress when they are between the age of two and three years.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder organises the environment well for children. She makes good use of the space so that children can play safety and comfortably with a range of resources. The childminder has a warm and nurturing approach towards the children in her care. For example, she recognises when they are tired, offering cuddles and gently settling them to sleep. Young children are supported to develop their independence skills. For example, they put their own wellingtons and coats on and feed themselves at lunchtime. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They have many opportunities to be out in the fresh air, be active and engage in physical play. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about other people and cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children learn the skills and attitudes they need for the next stages in their learning. Children are inquisitive and eager to try new things. They thoroughly enjoy exploring snow and demonstrate good coordination skills as they use the spades to fill up their buckets. Children develop their imagination, such as when they pretend to feed the dolls. They seek interaction from others and develop good social skills. Children learn about colour, shape and number through their daily activities and routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY288680 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1064593 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Mirfield, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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