Childminder EY536241

Inspection date 8 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 demonstrates a strong commitment to professional development. She conducts independent research and accesses training to improve her knowledge and skills continually. This helps her to provide an interesting curriculum that supports children's good progress in all areas of learning and development. n The childminder uses observations well to gather information about children's progress. She discusses children's next steps with parents and gives them ideas about how they can continue children's learning at home. n The childminder teaches children to be caring and kind. They enjoy handling the pet rabbit and gecko. They learn how to behave sensibly around the childminder's dogs. n Children enjoy warm, positive interactions with the childminder. She promotes their communication and language skills well. She encourages babies to babble, repeat and mimic. She helps toddlers to build single words into sentences.

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The provision is good

n The childminder plans activities that help children to understand the importance of sharing and taking turns. They attend groups where they have the opportunity to build relationships with other children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not fully support children's early understanding of size, shape and quantity. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to help children make connections between their learning experiences.

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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 fully support children to build on their early understanding of size, shape and quantity n help children to make connections between their different learning experiences.

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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 indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n 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. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to a parent and took account of the views of parents provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her practice well and seeks the views of parents. They are positive about the care she provides, commenting that their children enjoy time outdoors and are safe and happy. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure consistency and continuity in children's care and learning. She accurately assesses children's progress and uses the information to inform her planning. The childminder provides a wide range of activities that interest children and motivates them to learn. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements robust policies and procedures to keep children safe and well. She has a good knowledge of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk from harm. She knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's safety and well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully plans for children's future learning using her good knowledge of what they already know and can do. Overall, she challenges them effectively to build on their knowledge and skills. For example, children learn to count and identify colours. Babies enjoy exploring musical instruments. They laugh as they bang maracas together and shake shiny bells. Children show wonder as they drop a toy on the floor and it rolls away. The childminder gives them time to investigate as they repeat the action again and again. The childminder promotes children's interest in books. They choose their favourites for her to read. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop early writing skills. For example, they paint with brushes and use pens for colouring. Babies enjoy sensory play with a wide range of media, such as squidgy 'water balls' and crunchy cornflakes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They settle quickly and become confident and inquisitive learners. The childminder helps children to understand the daily routine. She involves them in everyday tasks, such as tidying up at lunchtime. This gives them a sense of responsibility and supports their developing independence. Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills and learn how to stay safe. For example, they use large equipment to climb and balance at the park. Children enjoy learning about the world around them. They collect pinecones in the woods and visit the farm. The childminder supports children's early understanding of things that make us similar or different. For example, she points out that some people wear glasses to help them see better.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They have high levels of confidence and self-esteem. They develop their independence in personal care routines. Children learn to listen and be respectful of others. They have good social skills and behave well. They are well prepared for the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536241 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10077127 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Birstall, Batley. She operates all year round from 7.15am until 6pm, Monday to Sunday, except for family holidays.

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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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