Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date 24 June 2019 Previous inspection date 7 December 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 has developed good partnerships with the local school. She shares information about children's development and progress to help teachers get to know children quickly when they start. This helps to support a continued approach to children's learning. n The childminder is calm and caring. She cultivates close relationships with children, who evidently enjoy the time they spend with her. Children are confident and develop a deep sense of belonging in the setting. Their emotional well-being is effectively supported. n Children are offered a wide range of learning experiences, suitable to their ages and stages of development. They enjoy their time at this setting and make good progress in their learning and development. n Overall, the childminder has a positive approach to working in partnership with parents. Parents provide information about what their children can already do when they start in

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This provision is good

the setting. The childminder informs parents regularly about their children's developmental progress, including sharing required assessments. n Children have many opportunities to learn about the world around them. They regularly access the surrounding parks and woodland areas to extend their learning outdoors. n The childminder has not yet fully embedded the newly introduced system for planning children's next steps in learning to help children make the best possible progress. n The childminder does not consistently seek regular feedback from parents to contribute to her systems of self-evaluation in order to build further on the good service she provides.

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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 strengthen the system for planning children's next steps in learning even further, to support children to make even better progress n seek regular contributions from parents to enhance the self-evaluation process.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Parents are very complimentary about the service the childminder provides. They comment that the childminder is amazing and that their children are emotionally safe and secure in her care. Overall, the childminder demonstrates a good capacity to improve. For instance, since her last inspection, she has developed the outdoor play resources to further support children to play imaginatively. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an up-to-date knowledge of current child protection issues. She can identify the potential signs of abuse and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments to identify and address any potential hazards to children. This helps her to promote children's safety to the highest level. The childminder undertakes training opportunities and attends network meetings to develop her knowledge further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced and encourages children to lead their own play. She widens their learning successfully and takes every opportunity to introduce colours and counting into what they choose to do. The childminder interacts with enthusiasm and supports children's literacy skills well. For instance, when sharing stories, she uses intonation in her voice to keep children excited and engaged. The childminder fosters children's communication and language skills effectively. She consistently reinforces words that children use. The childminder introduces new language to children, such as 'starfish' and 'whale', to help to extend their vocabulary. The childminder takes children to groups where they have opportunities to meet with others of a similar age and develop their social skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a welcoming and homely environment with a wide range of resources that children access independently. Children behave well for their age and stage of development. They enjoy playing with others and are learning to share and take turns. The childminder uses effective ways to support children's positive behaviour. For example, she gently reminds them to use 'kind hands'. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and meals. Children have time outdoors in the fresh air every day. This helps to support children's good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children follow good hygiene practices and are confident in their self-care skills. For example, they show good levels of independence as they begin to attend to their own toileting needs. Children enthusiastically join in with music sessions and action songs. They play imaginatively in the home corner and enjoy building with blocks. Children confidently express their preferences and can communicate their needs effectively. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 512144 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10063961 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 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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