Childminder EY233921

Inspection date 2 April 2019 Previous inspection date 16 September 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 Children flourish in the warm and welcoming environment. They rapidly build strong attachments to the childminder that help them feel secure. The childminder tenderly nurtures children's emotional development and confidence so they are ready to learn. n The childminder provides children with a good range of toys and resources that are presented at children's height. This helps to give children freedom to make choices in their own play. n The childminder completes ongoing assessment and monitoring of children's learning. She uses this information to close any gaps and plan for the next steps in children's learning. This helps children to make good progress. n The childminder keeps appropriate records. She implements policies and procedures effectively to support her good practice. The childminder carries out regular safety checks to reduce any hazards. This helps her to promote children's safety and welfare

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This provision is good

to the highest level. n The childminder makes good use of professional development opportunities to reinforce her teaching and improve outcomes for children. For example, she has recently completed training which has supported her to manage children's behaviour more effectively. n The childminder does not always gather detailed information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start. n On occasions, the childminder does not consistently build on children's critical-thinking skills to advance their learning to an even higher level.

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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 collect more wide-ranging information from parents about their children's achievements and skills on entry n build on children's thinking skills and help them to make the best possible progress in their learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of practice and its impact on children's care and learning. n The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including training certificates and evidence of suitability checks. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on the quality of the service she provides and strives to continually improve. Parents contribute to this process through regular discussions. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes suitable child protection training. She has a clear knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and knows exactly what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder has very good links with the local primary school to help to prepare children for their future moves. Parents comment that the childminder is a 'true professional' and that their children have 'thrived' in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children, plays alongside them and allows them to take the lead. She promotes children's mathematical development effectively. For example, she encourages children to count and recognise shapes. Children enjoy opportunities to develop their imaginative play, for example, as they pretend to feed the dolls and toy cats. The childminder supports children's literacy skills well. She reads familiar stories expressively and children join in enthusiastically with the actions. The childminder keeps parents informed about the experiences she provides for their children through daily diaries and learning journals. This enables parents to understand how to best support their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model and gives clear messages about what she expects. Children demonstrate good social skills. They are polite and take pleasure in each other's company. Healthy practices are supported well. The childminder plans times during the day for children to play outside and to be physically active. Children enjoy nutritious snacks and meals, and fresh water is readily available. They show their ability to do things for themselves. For example, they wash their hands independently before eating food and after toileting. The childminder makes good use of the local environment to promote children's learning and social skills. For example, she takes children to participate at a local rhyme time, and to toddler group and play gyms.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children happily engage in activities, maintain attention and follow simple instructions well. They learn early reading skills as they begin to recognise the initial letter sound of their name. Children are sociable, extend their communication skills and are independent. They are developing good small-muscle control and confidently build towers out of small bricks. Children are developing the skills that they need in preparation for nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY233921 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10063963 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 16 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Birchencliffe, Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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