Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date 11 June 2019 Previous inspection date 11 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 very positive and enthusiastic. She offers lots of praise and encouragement as children play. She takes the time to get to know children's individual personalities and meets their emotional and physical needs well. n The childminder tailors settling-in visits to meet the individual needs of children and families. This gives children the time that they need to settle and helps them to feel safe and secure with the childminder. n The childminder forms close relationships with parents. She shares regular information about children's care and learning. Parents are very happy with the setting and praise the home-from-home environment that the childminder provides. n The childminder helps children play in ways that are safe for themselves and others. She reminds children about tidying up to reduce the risks of trips and falls. n The childminder's programme of professional development is not fully effective in

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This provision is good

helping her to continue to build on her existing good childcare skills and knowledge. n The childminder misses some opportunities to support younger children to develop their speaking skills.

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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 focus professional development more precisely to strengthen skills further and extend the already good-quality practice n make better use of opportunities to strengthen younger children's communication and language development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at children's records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs of possible abuse and neglect and knows what action to take if she has any concerns. She implements robust policies that accurately reflect all local safeguarding procedures. Effective risk assessments are in place and there is a strong focus on helping to keep children safe. The childminder evaluates her practice and children's experiences effectively. She makes good use of feedback from parents to improve the provision. For example, the childminder is developing her outdoor area to fully meet the needs of children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and assesses their learning and development well. She uses this information to provide stimulating activities for children to enjoy and to keep them fully engaged. For example, children use tweezers to pick up different-coloured objects and sort these in various ways. This helps to encourage the development of children's mathematical skills. The childminder supports children to develop their imaginative skills and understanding of different ways of life. For instance, children play with small models of people. They act out scenarios based on their own experiences and talk about different occupations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They have access to a wide range of resources indoors and outdoors. They move freely around the childminder's home, choosing where to play. For example, older children are engrossed in a construction activity, stacking blocks on top of each other. Younger children dance and play tickling games with the affectionate childminder. Children learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices, such as handwashing. Children enjoy a range of healthy meals and snacks. They are well behaved and polite. They demonstrate good manners as they say 'please' and 'thank you' when asking for more fruit at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop the skills needed for the next stages in their learning and are prepared for the move to school. For example, children show a high level of curiosity in their play and they concentrate on activities that interest them. Children learn to use a range of resources effectively. They are clear about their own likes and dislikes. They select resources independently and lead their own play successfully. Children are confident, self-assured and eager to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318734 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10106321 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 11 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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