Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date 7 January 2019 Previous inspection date 28 July 2015

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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 knows the children well and understands how they learn and develop. She makes regular assessments of what children know and can do and she recognises any gaps in their development. All children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder is very calm and caring and helps children settle into the setting gradually. Children display a strong sense of security and clearly enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's care. n The childminder works closely with other professionals. For example, she shares information with nursery teachers about children's development when they start attending. This helps to promote continuity in children's care and learning effectively. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She communicates effectively, sharing daily information about children's learning and development. Parents comment very positively about the care and learning experiences their children receive.

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This provision is good

n Although the childminder evaluates her provision, she does not consistently seek the views of parents and children to drive further continuous improvement. n Other than mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, the childminder has not targeted professional development opportunities to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

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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 involve parents and children in the evaluation of the provision to help continually identify further areas for development n focus more precisely on targeting professional development to help continually update and raise the quality of practice and teaching to a higher 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 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 completes suitable child protection training. She is mindful of possible signs of abuse, such as unexplained bruising and the worsening of a child's general well-being. The childminder knows the local safeguarding procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder implements a variety of records, policies and procedures, which helps to support her good practice. She carries out daily safety checks to reduce any hazards. This helps her to promote children's safety and welfare at the highest level. The childminder reflects on her provision and plans changes that benefit the children. For example, she has recently improved the garden area to enable those children who prefer to learn outdoors to do so all year round.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder gathers information from parents when children first start at the setting. She finds out what children already know and can do and uses this information to plan activities that follow the children's needs and interests. The childminder makes the most of opportunities that arise to build on children's mathematical skills. For example, she introduces children to 'big' and 'little' as she describes the size of the starfish. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. For example, she talks continually to children about what they are doing and introduces new words, such as 'stingray' and 'octopus'. The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills well. They look at books together and children enjoy listening to well-read stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a stimulating and well-resourced learning environment. Children have plenty of fun and participate enthusiastically in the many exciting learning opportunities available to them. They learn to be independent. Children make choices in their play and like to practise doing things by themselves. For example, they use appropriate age-related tools to feed themselves at mealtimes. This helps children's confidence and self-esteem to flourish. Children behave well in relation to their age and stage of development. The childminder successfully leads by example and is very kind, calm and well-mannered. Children benefit from nutritionally balanced meals to help support their understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's early literacy skills are developing well. For example, they enjoy making marks with pens. Children enthusiastically join in with actions to their favourite songs. This supports their physical development. Children develop good social skills as they attend groups and interact with other adults and children. They are motivated in their learning and concentrate on activities that interest them. Children acquire skills that 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 310937 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10063948 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 28 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1985 and lives in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 7.15am to 5pm on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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