Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date 8 October 2018 Previous inspection date 27 July 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 reflects on her practice and identifies areas for improvement. For example, she has recently purchased additional resources for the garden to promote further sensory play. Parents contribute to the evaluation process through questionnaires. n The childminder enables children to socialise and become aware of people in their community. For example, children go to local playgroups and play gyms where they make relationships and learn to respect people of different ages, cultural beliefs and abilities. n The childminder knows the children well and she observes them as they play. She uses the information she gathers from observations to assess what children can do and what they need to learn next. This helps children to make good progress. n The childminder develops close and warm relationships with children. She is kind and caring. Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They are safe, happy and

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The provision is good

emotionally secure in her care. Their emotional well-being is successfully promoted.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not fully established highly successful strategies for engaging with other settings that children attend to promote continuity in children's learning and development. n Occasionally, the childminder is overly enthusiastic in her questioning and does not give young children the time they need to think and respond.

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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 strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend to promote continuity consistently in children's learning and development n enhance questioning skills and give young children the time they need to think about and verbalise their response.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is alert to signs of abuse and knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. She carefully assesses risk and minimises potential hazards to provide a safe environment for children to play and learn. The childminder is keen to maintain her high standard of care and teaching. For example, she regularly attends local network meetings to keep herself up to date with any changes to current legislation and to share good practice ideas with other childminders. The childminder is currently focusing on identifying more specific training relevant to her own professional development. Parents are complimentary about the care and learning opportunities provided by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder works with parents from the start to collect and share information about children's development and interests. She interacts well with the children and gets down to their level. She plays alongside children and allows them to take the lead. The childminder supports children's small-muscle skills effectively. For example, she encourages children to peel their own oranges. The childminder uses every opportunity to include numbers and counting as children play and follow daily routines. For example, children count aloud as they climb the steps to the top of the slide. Parents are continually informed about their children's learning and how they can support this at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder provides a stimulating, welcoming environment, indoors and outdoors, which keeps children motivated and interested in a broad range of activities. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They have opportunities to be out in the fresh air, be active and engage in physical play. The childminder ensures all meals and snacks are healthy and nutritious. Children receive good support to develop their independence skills. For example, they confidently wash their own hands before handling food and put on their own shoes before they go out into the garden. Behaviour is managed well. The childminder models calm, respectful and polite behaviour. She consistently offers praise and encouragement to help children achieve well and grow in confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve the milestones expected for their age and stage of development. Children listen with interest to stories and engage in conversations about the pictures. Children benefit from a range of activities that supports their physical skills well. For example, they develop strength, coordination and control as they kick and roll the balls and use the see-saw. Children show good levels of imagination. For example, they put baby dolls into bed, gently tapping their back as they pull the cover over their bodies. The skills children are acquiring prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including their eventual move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308358 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10064014 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 27 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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