Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2018 12 June 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

 The childminder takes positive action to continually develop the standard of care and learning she provides. She accesses professional development to build on her knowledge and skills and keep up to date. As a result, she plans effectively and tailors learning to children's individual needs.  Children enjoy trips that enhance their learning experiences. For instance, they visit the library to listen to stories and choose their own books.  Children are settled and happy. They demonstrate secure attachments with the childminder. They develop good friendships in the setting and in larger social groups. Children behave well. They are kind, share and take turns. They enjoy each other's company and seek each other out to join in with play.  Children enjoy free access to the well-equipped outdoor area. They test their physical skills using large play equipment in the local park. They develop spatial awareness and

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This provision is good

learn to take managed risks. This helps them to keep themselves safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses spontaneous opportunities to extend children's learning even further.  Although the childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well overall, she does not always provide enough opportunities for children to use their home language in their play and learning.

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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

 build on children's emerging ideas during child-led play to extend their learning even further  provide even more opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to use their home language in their play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 with children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements policies and procedures effectively to keep children safe. She has a good knowledge of the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to follow to report concerns about a child's safety and welfare. The childminder has appropriate systems in place to record accidents and any medication given to children. She ensures parents know the procedures to follow if they wish to make a complaint about her service. The childminder completes effective risk assessments to minimise hazards to children. She practises evacuation procedures with children so that they know what to do in the event of an emergency. The childminder understands her responsibility for ensuring all adults living on the premises are suitable. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to help her to evaluate her provision. Parents are happy with her service and comment positively about the progress

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder obtains information about children's starting points and interests from parents. She completes accurate assessments of children's progress and provides parents with regular updates about their children's development. The childminder models language for children. She introduces new words, such as 'starfish' to build on their vocabulary. She encourages them to sing songs and favourite nursery rhymes. The childminder uses pictures and objects well to support the developing communication skills of those children who are learning English. Children enjoy imaginative play. They act out roles and play cooperatively, pretending to be builders and using play tools to fix things. Children are keen to share their learning with visitors. They talk about their friends, how they make pancakes together and play in the snow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment for children. They choose whether they want to play indoors or outside, accessing a wide range of resources to support their play. The childminder builds children's confidence and gives them encouragement to try new things. She promotes the use of good manners. She teaches children to resolve disputes amicably. The childminder teaches children about why a healthy diet is important. She ensures they follow good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points. They are confident and independent. They behave well and have good social skills. Children develop early mathematical and literacy skills. They count, begin to group objects and learn about shapes. They practise early writing skills, such as making patterns with tools in dough. They enjoy listening to stories and begin to understand the sounds that make up words. Children are well prepared for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY277813 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1122300 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in the Marsh area of Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides occasional overnight care. She holds an appropriate early years 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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