Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date 3 June 2019 Previous inspection date 16 March 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 is warm, caring and passionate about her provision. She takes time to get to know children's individual personalities well. Children develop close bonds with the childminder. They are happy, safe and secure, and enjoy their time with her. n Children are very imaginative and frequently engage in pretend play. They enjoy playing 'shops' with the childminder, and pretend to go on various car journeys using the table and chairs as props. n Children learn about diversity and similarities and differences through the well-planned activities that the childminder provides. For example, children find out about each other's cultures and experiences and enjoy tasting food from around the world. n The childminder supports children's developing understanding of mathematics well. Children begin to understand mathematical concepts such as size, shape, numbers and counting. Children count the number of scoops used when planting flowers and use

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This provision is good

language such as 'full' and 'empty', as they fill pots with compost. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about what their children have been doing during the day. She regularly shares ideas and suggestions with parents about how they can support their children's learning at home. n At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to encourage children to develop their creative skills and freely express themselves. n Information gathered from parents when children start does not fully include parents' contributions about what their children can already do.

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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 build on children's opportunities to freely express themselves and develop their creative skills more independently n enhance information gathered from parents about children's development and achievements when they start, to help to plan for children's future learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions and written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps children in her care safe. She has good safeguarding knowledge and knows what signs and symptoms might indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is aware of the correct procedure to follow and who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She has secure systems in place to reflect on and evaluate her practice. She seeks the views and opinions of parents and incorporates these into her evaluation processes. Clear and precise priorities for development are identified and help to drive forward improvements. Parents praise the care and education that their children receive and are pleased with how much progress their children are making. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in early years. She uses the knowledge that she gains from training to plan exciting and stimulating activities to help children to develop.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out detailed observations and assessments of children's development and uses this information to plan for their next steps in learning. She helps children to learn effectively through her good-quality interactions. She proficiently supports children's communication and language development. Children confidently ask questions and take turns in conversations about what they like to do and who they enjoy playing with. The childminder captures children's attention and supports their love of books effectively. She is enthusiastic and animated as she reads stories to the children. Children are engaged as they look closely at the pictures and make comments about what they can see. For example, children notice the fish are sad. This sparks discussions about different emotions and why the fish might be sad.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have access to a stimulating learning environment indoors and outdoors. The childminder provides a range of activities which are enjoyable and exciting. For example, children learn about the importance of being healthy as they play 'shops' and talk about foods that are nutritious or unhealthy. They have lots of opportunities to be active and enjoy playing in the childminder's garden. Children manage their own risks as they walk along a selection of logs and tree stumps to practise their balancing skills. They use a range of tools and equipment to help them to develop their small-muscle skills. Children are well behaved. They listen to the childminder and demonstrate kindness and respect.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They access resources with enthusiasm, make their own choices and lead their own play. Children express their needs well and are confident communicators. They practise their independence skills regularly. Children enjoy the responsibility of carrying out tasks, such as helping to prepare their own fruit at snack time. They are well prepared with the skills that they will need for future learning, including their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY225181 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10106266 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-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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Registers

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