Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date 25 June 2019 Previous inspection date 6 July 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 effective settling-in arrangements. She works closely with parents and collects detailed information about what their children already know and can do. The childminder uses this information to plan a familiar environment and care routines, which help children to settle in quickly. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder shares key information with parents and has regular discussions about the progress their children are making. She includes parents in making decisions about their children's learning and suggests ways to help support them at home. This helps to ensure a consistent approach towards children's learning. n Children benefit from the strong partnerships the childminder builds with other professionals involved in their care. She works collaboratively and engages in open and two-way communication and shares key information about children's development. This

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This provision is good

helps to ensure that children receive the individual support they need in their learning. n Children build strong relationships with the childminder and confidently seek her help and support, where required. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and self- esteem. n The childminder does not consistently allow children enough time to think and respond to the questions they are asked. n On occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to explore play equipment and activities before they are asked to tidy these away. n The childminder does not focus her professional development precisely enough, in order to improve her already good quality of teaching and knowledge to the highest levels.

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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 allow children more time to think and respond to the questions that they are asked n give children more time to explore play equipment and activities before they are asked to tidy these away n focus professional development opportunities more precisely, in order to further improve and raise the quality of teaching and knowledge to the highest levels.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of all the areas of the premises children access. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors. She 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 had discussions with children during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents recorded on the childminder's feedback forms. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection. She reviewed a sample of policies, procedures and other records regarding health and safety.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with safeguarding training and completes her own research online. She can confidently recognise the signs of abuse and shows a good awareness of current child protection issues. The childminder has a secure understanding of the necessary procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that all adults living on the premises are vetted and have the necessary suitability checks in place. She completes daily checks to make sure that all areas of the premises children access are safe and suitable. The childminder seeks feedback from parents through regular discussions and questionnaires. She reviews the information she receives from parents to identify any areas to improve the quality of the setting and service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children's learning during their play. She completes clear and precise assessments and uses this information to identify any gaps in children's development. The childminder plans for children's individual interests and incorporates these into her plans for what they need to learn next. This helps to maintain children's interest, focus and attention. The childminder is skilled at supporting children's developing literacy skills. For example, she encourages children to describe what they think is happening while they read stories together. Older children respond well to this and eagerly describe what they see in pictures and predict what might happen next. Younger children learn to handle books with care. They lift flaps, turn pages and find different items and characters in pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is nurturing and caring towards children. She has a soft and calm approach and models expectations for children's behaviour very well. The childminder sets clear boundaries and encourages children to use good manners, share and take turns. Children learn about different feelings, emotions and the impact their behaviour has on others. Their behaviour is good. Children develop good levels of independence and help to prepare and serve their own meals. They know to wash their hands before mealtimes and learn to follow good hygiene routines. Children enjoy daily exercise and fresh air while playing in the garden and going on walks in the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and active learners. They are willing to have a go and try things for themselves. Children are developing their early writing skills. Older children use picture cards and confidently recognise and write some letters. Younger children use pencils and paints to draw pictures and begin to ascribe meaning to the different marks they make. Children are making consistently good rates of progress. They develop the key skills they need for their next stages of learning and eventual move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412268 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10063982 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 6 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Dewsbury. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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