Childminder EY500446

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2018 Not applicable

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

 Children progress well. Older children, in particular, take part in a very good range of activities indoors and outdoors that engages them well. The childminder plans around their interests and next steps in learning, identified through regular assessments.  Children enjoy a well-balanced and carefully considered healthy diet, which contributes well to their physical well-being.  The childminder effectively supports children's self-care skills during daily routines.  Children are happy and settled and the childminder knows them well. This is supported through good information sharing with parents as children settle and thereafter. This helps the childminder to promote a shared approach to supporting children's care and learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider how the youngest children can be fully involved when taking part in group activities.  Sometimes, the childminder does not explain to children why rules and boundaries exist, to support their early understanding of behavioural expectations to the highest 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

 ensure the youngest children are fully involved during group time activities  help children to understand why rules and boundaries exist and optimise their early understanding of behavioural expectations.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors, and the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and an assistant. She looked at relevant documents and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of what to do should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She supervises toddlers closely, for example, as they eat lunch or negotiate steps while moving from outside to inside. The childminder reflects on her service alongside her co-childminder, sharing ideas as to how they can improve practice. Parents actively share their views through questionnaires, for instance. The co- childminder takes responsibility for the performance management of any assistants. They are fully aware of their roles and responsibilities. The childminder keeps abreast of changes, for instance, by attending regular network meetings, and her co-childminder cascades information from any training she has attended. The childminder is currently focussing on identifying more specific training relevant to her own professional development.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's qualification has a positive impact on her practice. She interacts well with children as they play, helping to build on their learning and develop new skills. The childminder encourages older children to solve problems, such as looking at the particular shape and pattern on each piece of a challenging puzzle. Children develop an excellent understanding of the world. For example, they plant and grow their own herbs, fruit and vegetables in the garden. Children develop a sense of responsibility while caring for such living things and learn about life cycles. Parents are continually informed about their children's learning and how they can support this at home.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and show that they have built secure emotional attachments with all adults who work at the setting. Different age groups play well together, sharing experiences, for instance, as they create models with construction toys. The childminder praises and encourages older children, such as when they find the correct piece of a puzzle. This helps to foster their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder supports babies' care needs effectively. For example, she gives babies their own spoon so that they can have a go at feeding themselves. She stays close by to support them as necessary. The childminder creates a calming environment for nap times.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their time at the setting and are developing skills that prepare them for future learning, including their eventual move to school. Babies and toddlers develop early communication skills, for example, as they look at books and join in with action songs. Older children show good focus while completing a more complex jigsaw and during activities, such as exciting ice play. They play amicably alongside one another, learning to share and take turns with their friends.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY500446 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1050309 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 27

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and works from her co-childminder's premises in Golcar, Huddersfield. The childminder employs two assistants. She operates on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7.30am to 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays, family holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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