Childminder EY468824

Inspection date 27 November 2018 Previous inspection date 24 November 2014

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder makes good use of professional development activities to strengthen her teaching and improve outcomes for children. For instance, she has recently completed training which has supported her to manage children's behaviour more effectively. n The childminder and her co-childminder have developed close relationships with children and their families. They are kind and nurturing with children. Children show that they are emotionally secure in the setting and have a high level of self-esteem. n The childminder has effective systems in place to observe and assess children's progress, helping her to find out what they know, can do and need to learn next. This contributes to children's good progress. n The childminder keeps parents informed about the experiences she provides for children through daily discussions and sharing of children's learning journals. This enhances parents' understanding about how to best support their children's learning at

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This provision is good

home. n Occasionally, the childminder is overly enthusiastic in her questioning and does not always give young children the time they need to think and respond. n The childminder has not developed fully effective ways to gather feedback from parents to contribute to the self-evaluation of the setting.

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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 enhance questioning skills and give young children the time they need to think about and verbalise their responses n extend ways to gather feedback from parents to contribute to evaluations of the setting and drive forward improvements to further promote outcomes for children.

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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 and working 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently completed safeguarding training and has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's well-being. The childminder implements a variety of records, policies and procedures which helps to support her good practice. She carries out regular safety checks to reduce any hazards. This helps her to promote children's safety and welfare at the highest level. Overall, the childminder and her co-childminder effectively evaluate the setting and identify ways of developing their already good practice. For example, they now provide more natural resources for children's play. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings children attend, such as school, which helps to promote continuity in their learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with the children and gets down to their level, plays alongside them and allows them to take the lead. The She promotes children's mathematical learning well. For instance, she takes opportunities that arise to help children to count and to identify shapes. The childminder supports children to use various tools, such as rollers and cutters during modelling activities. This provides children with good opportunities to strengthen their small muscles, supporting them to develop the dexterity needed for writing. Overall, the childminder supports children to develop their communication and language skills. For example, she talks about what is happening, helping younger children to link words to actions. Parents are encouraged to give updates from home, helping to maintain continuity of care and education.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children confidently explore the well-resourced environment, making decisions about their play. Children behave well and demonstrate good manners. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations which children consistently follow. For example, children help to tidy up before they go out to play. The childminder supports children to develop their physical skills and understand healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides opportunities for energetic play outdoors and nutritious snacks and home-cooked food daily. The childminder enables children to socialise and become aware of people in their community. For example, children go to local play gyms where they make relationships and learn to respect people of different ages, cultural beliefs and abilities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have a positive approach to learning and demonstrate a strong willingness to try new things. Children are independent and gain good self-care skills. For example, they take off their coats and wash their hands before mealtimes. Children forge firm friendships with others and play cooperatively together. All children develop positive attitudes towards learning and develop key skills in readiness for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468824 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10069539 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 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 24 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and works with another childminder in her premises in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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