Childminder EY540914

Inspection date 1 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder has failed to display her registration certificate. n The childminder does not always complete registers to accurately record children's attendance. n The childminder does not have relevant documentation available for inspection. n Children do not have regular opportunities to access the outdoor environment. n The childminder does not have appropriate measures in place for the supervision of her assistant. As a result, he has limited knowledge of child development. n The storage of resources is not always organised to provide children with the very best level of independent choice in their play. n The childminder does not fully support children's independence and self-care skills, particularly at mealtimes.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder and her assistant have developed close bonds with the children. Children seek out the childminder and her assistant for comfort. This supports children's emotional well-being. n Partnerships with parents are effective and parents speak kindly of the childminder. Parents are welcomed into the setting and open communication is promoted. The childminder encourages parents to look at children's learning journals to support opportunities for them to extend children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date display the certificate of registration in the setting 28/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the daily records of attendance include the names of children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 28/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

make sure relevant documentation is available for inspection 28/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

increase opportunities for children to develop their learning outdoors 28/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

build on the assistant's knowledge and skills to improve the quality of teaching and provide children with appropriate levels of challenge and engagement. 29/03/2019

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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 organise resources to provide children with the very best level of independent choice in their play n enhance opportunities for children to develop their independence and self-care skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by the children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not ensure relevant documentation, including her registration certificate, is available during the inspection. She does not always complete registers to accurately record children's attendance. The childminder shares her knowledge and skills with her assistant. However, this does not help him to improve his practice or his knowledge of child development. The childminder reflects on the service she provides. She has long-term plans which identify how she intends to improve the setting. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant know what signs and symptoms might indicate a child is at risk of harm. They know the correct procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child's well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not provide children with regular opportunities to access outdoors. As a result, children's outdoor learning experiences are limited. Children are motivated in their play and show confidence as they explore the different sounds the musical instruments make. The childminder makes regular observations of children's achievements and uses these to inform children's next steps in learning. The childminder works effectively with parents. She involves them in the setting as they attend 'come and play' sessions and in their children's learning by using daily diaries and sending them photographs of children playing throughout the day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children's independence is not fully promoted. Young children spend long periods of time sitting in bouncer chairs and do not always have opportunities to practise self-care skills such as feeding themselves. Children learn about differences and similarities, for example by having opportunities to celebrate different festivals. The childminder knows the children in her care well. She adapts her routine to support children's individual needs, such as following children's sleeping patterns from home.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The childminder makes assessments of what children can do. Children are making some progress and are developing the basic skills needed for future learning and their eventual move to school. Inconsistencies in teaching mean children are not always fully supported. For example, opportunities to develop children's communication skills during water play are overlooked.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540914 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10080037 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Setting details

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Batley, West Yorkshire. She operates from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. She employs an assistant.

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Setting details

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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