Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date 23 January 2019 Previous inspection date 31 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 has a good relationship with children and their families. She gathers key information about children's interests and what children can already do when they first start at the setting. The childminder uses this information to create an environment that helps children to settle quickly and make good progress. n 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 to a high level. n Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. The childminder provides plenty of verbal reassurance and is full of praise. This helps children to form secure attachments and promotes their sense of security and belonging. 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

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This provision is good

make relationships and learn to respect people of different ages, cultural beliefs and abilities. n Children behave well in relation to their ages and stages of development. They are encouraged to help tidy away the toys once they have finished with them and join in counting the pencils back into the bag. n Although the childminder evaluates her setting overall, she does not consistently involve parents and children fully in the process to help drive continuous improvements.

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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 refine the system for self-evaluation and involve parents and children in precisely identifying and setting challenging targets for further improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of all the areas of the premises children access. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation and suitability records for all those who live on the premises aged 16 years and over. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder and had discussions at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector discussed children's learning records, observations and assessments with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided provided on the day.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder very capably recognises the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has a clear understanding of the procedure she must follow. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of wider safeguarding issues and keeps up to date with safeguarding training and information. She completes other required training, including paediatric first aid. The childminder meets regularly with other childminders to support her in continuously developing her skills and knowledge. She understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings that the children also 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 monitor children's learning and development well. She regularly shares this information with parents and plans effective next steps in children's learning. Children make good rates of progress and any gaps in their learning are carefully considered in the planning. The childminder places a good focus on supporting children's language development. For example, she provides a running commentary on what she and young children are doing, which helps them link words to actions. The childminder makes the most of opportunities that arise to build on children's good mathematical skills. For example, she helps children to count the number of letters they post into the letterbox. The childminder has many books and shares them regularly with the children. This supports children's literacy skills well. The childminder engages well with children as they play. For example, she supports children's imaginative play as they play with the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident in their surroundings and can express their needs and wishes. For example, young children sit at the table when they are ready for their lunch. Healthy practices are supported well. The childminder provides a range of healthy snacks and home-cooked meals. Children are active outdoors every day and benefit from fresh air and exercise all year round.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children thoroughly enjoy the stimulating provision and exciting activities planned for them, and they are fully engaged in their learning. Children demonstrate good independence skills. For example, they wash their own hands in preparation for lunch. Children learn about colour, shape and number through their daily activities and routines. They are well prepared for the next stages of their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365879 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10063979 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 2 Date of previous inspection 31 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Batley, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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