Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date 4 September 2018 Previous inspection date 14 June 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is loving and nurturing. She provides clear and consistent boundaries and skilfully helps young children take turns and share. Older children help and support younger children in their play. All children behave very well. n Children develop good communication skills. The childminder introduces ideas and new words as they play. She asks appropriate questions to encourage children's thinking and successfully extends their vocabulary and understanding. n The childminder promotes children's independence well. The childminder encourages young children to tidy up. Older children skilfully zip their own coats up and put on their shoes. This helps to develop their confidence and self-esteem. n Parents are very pleased with the care and education their children receive and feel they are developing well. They appreciate the happy and safe environment the childminder provides for their children. Children make good progress.

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The provision is good

n Children develop tolerance and understanding for each other. The childminder helps them to recognise and celebrate differences as they play, talk about their families and celebrate diverse festivals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always challenge the most able children's independent writing skills to help them achieve to their highest potential. n Occasionally, the childminder does not always capture young children's interest and help them learn more about the natural world.

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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

n extend opportunities for the most able children to write independently n enhance teaching to help younger children's knowledge of the natural world develop.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and evaluated how this supports children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following a planned activity and discussed her self-evaluation. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents and those spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her training and demonstrates a good understanding of the actions to take if she suspects that a child is at risk of harm or being drawn into unsafe situations. The childminder is qualified. She develops her professional knowledge in a variety of ways. For example, she ensures that she maintains mandatory training, completes online courses and uses information from the local authority to further develop her skills. The childminder gathers feedback from parents and children to help her accurately evaluate her practice and provision. She recognises what is done well and where improvements can be made. For example, she identifies areas in her garden to develop. The childminder establishes effective partnerships with local schools.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes, assesses and monitors children's learning. She uses this information to plan for children's interests and learning well, overall. Children play imaginatively and pretend to be firefighters. The childminder joins in and helps them think about where the fire is and how they will put it out. Older children make the noises of the siren and kindly include younger children as they share resources and give them a role in their game. Children spontaneously develop group games with the ball as they roll it to each other. The childminder skilfully promotes mathematics as they play, encouraging children to count how many flicks of the ball it takes to get to the next person. In addition, she encourages older children to make simple calculations. Young children confidently use books. The childminder supports their interest in these.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes good use of settling-in visits to get to know children and their parents. Children settle very quickly and build a strong sense of security in the childminder's home. The childminder is extremely responsive to children and supports their individual needs effectively. Children are happy and their emotional well-being is strong. Children learn about healthy life styles. The childminder encourages children to develop good hygiene habits, for example, she reminds them to cover their mouth when they cough or sneeze to prevent germs spreading. Older children correctly identify the healthy foods they like to eat. Children's physical well-being is effectively promoted. The childminder provides plenty of outdoor play experiences that help to nurture and challenge their physical skills. Older children use good body strength to propel themselves in toys cars and younger children use good balance and control to bounce on

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are interested and motivated. Young children carefully and competently stack beakers to build a tower. They independently count in sequence to six. Children demonstrate confidence and a very good knowledge of songs and rhymes as they spontaneously sing and act out actions together. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362452 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10064020 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 14 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She operates all year round from 7.45am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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