Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date 8 February 2019 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 quality of teaching is good and children progress well in their development. The childminder understands and observes each child's learning, and plans for their next steps. n The childminder demonstrates through discussion a good understanding of how to support children to settle. She explains how she uses information gathered from parents to provide appropriate support for children when they first start in her care. n Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model. She encourages the use of good manners and offers lots of praise. n Children's sense of well-being and belonging is strong. The childminder forms secure emotional attachments with children. She provides a welcoming home environment for them and they are relaxed and comfortable in her care. n The childminder has not fully developed the self-evaluation of her practice to include the views of all parents.

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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 develop the self-evaluation process further and include the views of all parents when identifying ways of continually improving the quality of the provision.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed teaching activities and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector looked at all relevant documentation, such as children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She ensures that all policies and procedures are implemented in her practice and these, together with effective risk assessments, help children to stay safe and healthy. The childminder has established an effective programme of professional development. She regularly attends training to help to increase her skills and knowledge. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children. The childminder establishes welcoming and effective partnerships with parents. She keeps parents fully informed about their children's learning and encourages them to share information about their children's achievements at home. The childminder uses this information well to provide resources and learning experiences that meet children's needs from the start. She is part of the local playgroup committee and

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

links with other childminders to share ideas and good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are extremely curious and motivated in their play. The childminder carefully follows children's lead and supports their interests. Young children's literacy skills are strong. They know how to use books and can repeat familiar stories using the pictures as prompts. The childminder promotes the development of children's speech and language skills well. For example, she repeats words back to children so they hear the correct pronunciation, and introduces new words to increase their vocabulary. The childminder supports and encourages children's physical development. For example, children hold and use the scissors correctly to cut paper into shapes. Children are developing the skills and attitudes they need for their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She regularly praises children as they play and helps to build their emotional well-being. The childminder ensures that children have daily opportunities for fresh air. She encourages parents to provide healthy meals and snacks. This promotes children's good health. Children are happy and clearly enjoy coming to the childminder's home. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's medical and dietary needs to help her promote their good health. Children are learning how to keep themselves safe, for example when they take part in regular fire evacuation drills. Children are encouraged to be independent and respond enthusiastically and show a willingness to try things for themselves. For example, children show perseverance when attaching stickers to card to create a picture independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and are working within the stages typically expected for their ages. Children learn skills that will help them at school. For example, they direct their own play, select resources and attend to some of their own care needs independently. Children develop their early writing skills when they practise mark making and use various media to support their skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540814 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10091291 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-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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