Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date 29 November 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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This provision is good

n The childminder is well organised and displays a professional approach to her work. She accurately evaluates the quality of her practice, identifies strengths and areas where she can make improvements. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to help maintain good standards and drive further improvements. n The childminder fosters children's communication and language development very well. She skilfully extends what children say, introduces new and descriptive words to help extend children's vocabulary and asks thought-provoking questions to challenge their thinking. Young children's language skills are developing well. n Parents speak very highly about the quality of care and learning experiences that the childminder provides. Parents are pleased with the progress their children make. They recommend the childminder to others and describe her as being reliable, welcoming and caring.

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This provision is good

n The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs and knows each child very well. Children are happy, emotionally secure and settled in her care. They display confidence and show a strong sense of belonging. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development effectively. The childminder uses many opportunities to teach young children a range of mathematical skills. She encourages children to count, recognise numbers, use money, understand more and less, and learn about shape and size. n The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start to attend. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities during snack and mealtimes to develop children's understanding of the importance of healthy eating.

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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 gather more detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do to help tailor planning for children's individual development from the start n increase opportunities for children to develop their awareness of the importance of healthy eating and help them to understand the impact that different food and drinks can have on their bodies.

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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 checked relevant documentation, including policies and procedures, training certificates, and children's learning records. n The inspector completed an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following a planned activity. n The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and took account of the written views of parents and carer's provided for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes child protection training and keeps her knowledge current through regular updates from the local authority and other organisations. She demonstrates a good knowledge of child protection issues and understands the action to take should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder monitors children's progress each term and identifies any areas where they are not progressing as expected. She keeps parents informed about their children's learning through daily discussions and sharing their learning journey files. The childminder accesses regular training and works closely with other childminders to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. This helps to support good outcomes for children. The childminder has established strong relationships with the local schools that children attend and regularly shares information with teachers to support a shared approach to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children regularly and makes accurate assessments of their learning. She interacts extremely well with children and uses what she knows about them to plan activities to extend their knowledge, overall. Children show high levels of motivation as they enthusiastically initiate games of hide and seek. The childminder is very responsive to children's individual ideas and enthusiastically joins in their play. Boys play imaginatively and act out familiar situations. They confidently make a supermarket using a trolley, play foods and a payment till. The childminder extends children's knowledge well and supports their understanding of how to use technology. Children display their good understanding as they use the microphone to make an announcement that 'the till is open now'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating, welcoming and homely environment that successfully nurtures children's independence. She acts as a good role model and provides children with consistent expectations. Children are polite, thoughtful and caring towards each other. Their behaviour is very good. The childminder provides children with regular and interesting outings in the local community. Children enjoy visits to the local shops, large out of town stores and weekly visits to the forest. Children learn about nature, how to care for animals and plants, and develop their understanding of the world around them. In addition, the childminder provides opportunities for younger and older children to play energetic games in her garden. Children develop good physical control of their bodies.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children maintain good levels of concentration during their play and show determination to solve any problems that they encounter. All children know how to use books. They listen attentively to stories and enjoy talking about the images in books. Young children accurately identify a wide range of colours. All children make good or better rates of progress in their learning. Children develop the skills they need for the future, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537980 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10077248 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Crossland Moor area of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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Registers

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