Childminder EY535726

Inspection date 30 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She uses her knowledge effectively to provide an extremely well-organised, vibrant and stimulating environment. The childminder and her assistant successfully nurture children's learning and development. n Children's behaviour is exemplary. They play extremely well together, help each other, share and take turns during activities. The childminder and her assistant are very calm and excellent role models. Children fully understand what is expected of them and display kindness towards others and living creatures. n The childminder and her assistant extend children's understanding of the world particularly well. Children carefully observe and talk about the squirrels that visit the childminder's garden. Older boys show their excellent understanding and know that rhinoceros and giraffes live in Africa. They also accurately identify South Africa on the

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This provision is good

world globe. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's development each day. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and describe how she 'encourages learning through play and creates happy and fond memories'. n The childminder and her assistant support children's communication and language skills effectively. They ask thought-provoking questions, encourage children to join in conversations and introduce new words to help extend their vocabulary. Younger and older children speak with confidence using well-constructed sentences. n The childminder and her assistant understand how children learn. They skilfully support and encourage children to persevere when they face challenges. n The childminder does not precisely focus professional development and training for her assistant and herself to help raise the quality of teaching even further, specifically in

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This provision is good

literacy to help children to make rapid progress in their early reading skills.

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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 focus professional development and training to identify precise targets to raise the quality of teaching and learning in all areas to the highest level.

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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 held several discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She checked relevant documentation, including suitability checks, policies and procedures, and children's learning records. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and took account of the views of grandparents spoken to during the inspection and parents' written comments. n The inspector completed an evaluation of teaching with the childminder, following a planned activity carried out by her assistant.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of the signs of potential abuse. They understand how to keep children safe from harm. The childminder implements effective security measures in her home to help maintain children's safety. She accurately evaluates her provision and seeks the views of parents to help enhance practice and drive forward continuous improvement. The childminder provides supervision, daily support and regular feedback to help her assistant understand her role. This has a positive impact on children's learning. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning and carefully monitors their progress. She uses this information well to plan interesting activities to help support and enhance children's existing knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children confidently identify a range of colours when painting pictures. The childminder and her assistant teach children how to mix different colours together to make new colours. Young children show their delight when they make pink and brown. The childminder's assistant reads stories to children at their request. She uses good expression in her voice and emphasises the words that rhyme. This helps to focus children's listening skills and supports their enjoyment of books and stories. Children play imaginatively together as they take on different roles in the café area. They pretend to write orders on clipboards and display their understanding that writing conveys meaning as they read the order. The childminder spontaneously joins in and becomes a play companion. Older boys hold long conversations with the childminder and her assistant. They show their excellent knowledge about sea creatures and accurately describe the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

characteristics of the hammerhead shark.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form very strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They thrive in this nurturing environment, display emotional security and develop a positive sense of belonging. The childminder provides a wealth of exciting outdoor experiences and uses the local environment to inspire children and enrich their understanding of the world around them. Children enjoy walks to the local woods and park. They enthusiastically dance and run around in circles, displaying high levels of energy. The childminder and her assistant promote children's physical development especially well. Children are extremely confident and display excellent self-care skills. The childminder and her assistant provide healthy snacks and freshly prepared nutritious meals. Children understand the benefits and importance of developing healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good rates of progress and some make better than good progress in their learning. Boys display high levels of concentration as they persist in completing 35- piece jigsaws and show delight as they succeed. Children are very active and motivated in their play. They develop positive attitudes and many key skills in readiness for their future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535726 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10059927 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 - 4 Total number of places 12 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 Longwood area of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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