Childminder EY548309

Inspection date 25 June 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement 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 is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder has allowed her public liability insurance to expire. While this breach was rectified at inspection, the childminder was unaware that the certificate had expired a number of months ago until identified by the inspector. n Occasionally, the childminder is overly enthusiastic in her questioning and does not always give young children the time they need to think and respond.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder reflects on her teaching practice well. Parents contribute to the development of the setting by regularly completing questionnaires. This demonstrates that priorities for improvement are targeted to improve the quality of children's learning experiences. n Observations of children's learning are precise. Planning for children's future learning is based on what they need to learn next. The childminder has a clear understanding of children's individual needs. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder carefully nurtures children's confidence and developing social skills. For instance, children have opportunities to attend playgroups and practise joining in activities with larger groups of children. n Children form very close bonds to the childminder and quickly settle into her care. They flourish in the warm and welcoming environment. Children confidently communicate

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It has the following strengths

their needs and are reassured by the sensitive responses from the childminder. n The childminder shares good information with teachers in local schools when children start to attend. This helps to provide continuity in children's learning.

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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 ensure that public liability insurance is maintained at all times. 30/06/2019

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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 enhance questioning skills and give young children the time they need to think about and verbalise their response.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household, a sample of policies and other documentation. n The inspector considered the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

During the inspection, it was identified that the childminder's public liability insurance had lapsed. While she took immediate action to obtain the relevant insurance, she had not identified that the certificate had actually expired a number of months ago. Nevertheless, the childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She knows what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare and is fully aware of why it is important to protect children from extreme views and behaviours. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder makes good use of professional development opportunities to reinforce her teaching and improve outcomes for children. For example, she has recently researched the value and importance of spending extended periods of time outside and has applied this theory to her practice. The childminder implements a variety of records, policies and procedures, which helps to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how young children learn and how she can support their development. The childminder helps to support children's knowledge of mathematics very well. For example, she frequently encourages children to count, discuss shapes and sizes and make comparisons. Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She consistently reinforces words that children use and introduces new language to help to extend their vocabulary. The childminder has a positive approach to working in partnership with parents. She informs parents regularly about their children's developmental progress, including sharing required assessments.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a homely environment and children are happy and settled in her care. 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. The childminder places great importance on developing healthy practices. For instance, children are provided with nutritious meals and snacks and they enjoy regular outings, such as to local parks and play gyms. The organised learning environment indoors and outdoors holds a wide variety of good-quality resources. This allows children to make choices and develop their independence as they play and explore.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager and enthusiastic learners. They are keen to try something new and explore what they can do. Children's early literacy skills are developing well. For example, they enjoy making marks with crayons and listen with interest to stories. Children are independent and gain good self-care skills. For example, they take off their boots and wash their hands before mealtimes. They delight in singing their favourite songs together and join in with the actions. Children are acquiring the necessary skills to be well prepared for nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548309 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10107385 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Huddersfield. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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