Hardill, Kimberley Michelle

Inspection date 5 March 2019 Previous inspection date 4 January 2016

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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 provides a homely environment for the children where they build confidence and explore freely. This helps them to feel safe and secure. n Children benefit from the regular outings they take with the childminder. They learn how to keep themselves safe in the local area with the childminder. n The childminder is welcoming and knows the children in her care exceptionally well. As a result, children are settled and show high levels of involvement and emotional well- being. n The childminder extends children's language through her positive teaching. For example, she provides ongoing narration, asks open questions, suggests new words and provides sufficient time for children to think and respond. n Children behave well in relation to their ages and stages of development. The childminder successfully leads by example and is very kind, calm and well mannered. n The childminder provides a wide range of interesting and motivating learning

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This provision is good

experiences that children enjoy. She uses accurate assessments of children's learning to successfully help children to learn new skills. n The childminder does not consistently seek regular feedback from children and parents to contribute to her systems of self-evaluation, to build further on the good service she provides.

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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 seek regular contributions from parents and children to enhance the self-evaluation process.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation and suitability records for all those who live or work 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.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to keep the children in her care safe. She knows the signs and symptoms which might indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is aware of the correct procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's well-being. The well-qualified childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She keeps her professional knowledge up to date and regularly attends training. This has supported her to develop procedures to monitor children's progress closely. The childminder works effectively with parents to narrow the gaps in children's learning and progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children's individual personalities well. As a result, she is able to plan suitably challenging activities to support learning across all areas of development. She uses children's interests to keep them motivated and eager to learn. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills well. For example, she reads favourite stories with them and sings familiar songs. Children's mathematical skills are promoted, for instance, as they explore concepts such as numbers, size and shape. Children take an active role in their learning as they collect and sort different shapes. The childminder supports children's physical skills and their social and emotional development well. For example, children take part in regular outdoor play activities and develop their physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a wonderful relationship with the children. She gathers detailed information about children's care routines and their likes and dislikes before they start at her setting. Children develop caring relationships with each other and they know how to share and take turns. The childminder acts as a good role model and teaches older children to play safely alongside babies. Children thrive as they feel safe and secure in the welcoming and caring environment the childminder creates for them. The childminder regularly praises children, which promotes their emotional well-being effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making progress from their starting points. They are working comfortably within the stage of development appropriate for their age. Children develop good skills to prepare them for future learning and in readiness for school. For example, children learn to tidy away toys when they have finished activities and learn to understand the key times of the daily routine. Children are motivated and eager to learn. They develop many skills to be independent and show enthusiasm as they play and explore.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 503055 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10064004 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 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 4 January 2016

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The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in early years.

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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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