Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2018 9 February 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not carry out precise assessments of children’s learning and plan stimulating activities that support their progress from their starting points.  The childminder does not complete the required progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years.  The childminder does not undertake self-evaluation. This means she has not identified some weaknesses in her practice.  The childminder does not make the most of professional development opportunities to help develop her teaching skills and raise her overall practice to a good standard.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is kind and caring. Children have warm, affectionate relationships with her and this helps to support their emotional and physical well-being effectively.  The environment is safe and welcoming. The childminder is conscientious about supervising children closely at all times to help promote their safety.  Children enjoy regular and varied trips in the local community where they practise their social skills with others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure assessments of children's progress are accurate and determine what children know and can do to identify and plan precisely for the next steps in their learning 09/09/2018

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 ensure that the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years is completed and provide parents with a written summary of their child's development. 09/09/2018

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

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Due Date

 develop a self-evaluation process to clearly identify any areas for improvement and future targets to help develop practice to a good level  establish a focused programme of professional development to help further develop teaching skills and improve outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. ?  The inspector looked at a sample of children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of the childminder and her co-childminders.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. ?  The inspector sampled letters from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not use self-evaluation to identify weaknesses in her practice and address them. She does not make the most of professional development opportunities to help improve her teaching skills and overall practice to ensure they are of a good standard. This has led to weaknesses in how effectively she supports children to reach their full potential in all areas of their learning. Parents receive information about children's care routines and activities they have enjoyed during their time with the childminder. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She understands the procedures that she should follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not consistently use what she knows about children's achievements to identify the next steps for their learning and plan interesting new experiences to help them make good progress. Furthermore, she does not complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years or provide parents with a written summary. Nevertheless, some aspects of teaching are good. The childminder supports young children's language and communication skills well. For instance, she talks to them during care routines and as they play. She encourages children's early physical skills appropriately, such as helping young children to stand up, and provides toys that make a noise when they press them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers information from parents about their children before they start. This includes information such as children's likes, dislikes and any medical issues or allergies to ensure their welfare needs are met. The childminder actively promotes positive behaviour. She reminds children about the importance of being kind to each other and encourages them to take turns and share resources. The childminder supports children to become independent. She encourages older children to attend to their personal care routines and gently reminds them about washing their hands. Younger children have a go at feeding themselves from the choice of healthy snacks and home-cooked meals.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in assessment and planning mean that children do not make consistently good progress. However, children learn some skills that help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and for starting school. Children are confident talkers. They ask questions, share their thoughts and ideas, and let adults know their needs. Children play independently, choosing resources that interest them. They are learning to recognise shapes. They count as they play and eagerly join in with singing number rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462022 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1095428 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She works alongside two other registered childminders from the home of her co-childminder in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates from 8am to 6pm on weekdays all year round, except for bank holidays and Christmas.

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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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