Childminder EY496130

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 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 is passionate about improving the care she provides for children and regularly meets with a local childminding group. This enables her to continually review and develop her practice, and access training to increase her knowledge.  The childminder provides a welcoming and safe environment for children to learn in. Children access a broad range of resources with confidence and are beginning to have their own ideas during play.  The childminder has a good understanding of child development and how to support children at different ages. She endeavours to develop children's key skills that prepare them for their future learning. This supports school readiness.  The childminder regularly takes children to different playgroups in the community. She helps children become aware of different people and families, and how to treat everyone with equal respect.  The childminder supports children's good health. She provides nutritious meals each

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This provision is good

day and encourages them to wash their hands regularly.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, when children are engaged in play, their learning is interrupted or directed by the childminder. This can prevent children extending their thinking skills.  On occasion, children are not aware of their feelings, or how their behaviour can impact others.

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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

 give children further opportunities to extend their own learning  develop more strategies to help children become aware of their own behaviour and emotions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Continual professional development has positively impacted on the quality of care and teaching the childminder provides. In addition, the childminder has increased her awareness surrounding child protection and understands where to report any concerns. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder works well with parents to share information regarding children's development and provides them with useful support in areas such as online safety, toilet training and the early years foundation stage. This helps to further develop their awareness of children's learning and development. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments, in and out of the setting, to ensure children are always safe. She encourages children to tidy up throughout the day to develop their awareness of hazards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans focused next steps for development by using her good knowledge of the children. She establishes their ability at the start with parents and observes them regularly to track their progress. She understands how children enjoy learning and provides them with new activities and areas of play based on their needs and interests. The childminder completes progress checks when required and shares these with parents and any other settings involved with a child's care. Any gaps in learning are clearly identified and strategies are put in place to help. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder supports children's physical well-being, for example, they go on walks and access outdoor areas regularly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy looking at photos of themselves on the wall. They discuss activities they have done in the past and are proud to talk about their achievements. The childminder is a good role model for children and has high expectations from their behaviour. She is developing strategies to make children aware of boundaries and how to value each other. Children seek cuddles from the childminder if they are distressed or tired. They have secure relationships with her. The childminder supports children's independence, such as giving them a choice and encouraging them to 'have a go'. Children are supported well in their move on to school and attend a group to meet the teachers and friends they will be in class with. Children are beginning to recognise letters in preparation for reading and writing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy using mathematical language and solving problems during play. For example, they measure how tall they are and weigh each other on the scales. They discuss who is taller and heavier. Children are confident to try out new activities and are motivated to continue until they have completed a task. They are good communicators and develop their language skills, for example, using flash cards and recalling familiar stories. They regularly enjoy the role-play kitchen where they work together to prepare food and drinks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496130 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1034100 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 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 Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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