Childminder EY425188

Inspection date 17 July 2019 Previous inspection date 6 February 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 qualified childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs and interests. She provides exciting and interesting activities to help to promote children's learning. Observations of children's learning are accurate and help to identify next steps in their development. Children are making good progress in their learning. n The childminder is ambitious and passionate about giving children the best start in life. She continually evaluates what she does to make sure the needs of all the children she cares for are met. Parents and children contribute to the evaluation of the setting by regularly completing questionnaires. n The stimulating environment, indoors and outdoors, motivates children to get involved. Younger children explore different materials and textures. Older children independently choose their favourite toys to play with. n The childminder has developed good relationships with other early years providers in

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This provision is good

the local area. She shares high-quality information, which supports continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder uses questioning as one strategy to encourage children to think deeply about what they are doing. However, she does not always give children adequate time to think about the questions and express their answers before she continues to talk. n Although the childminder undertakes some professional development which helps her to maintain good standards, she has not focused enough on improving her knowledge and skills sufficiently to achieve excellent outcomes for children.

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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 give children adequate time to think of a response to questions asked of them before asking them further questions n focus professional development on raising the overall quality of teaching and increasing the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for children.

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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 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 a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with children 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

Partnerships with parents are good. Parents comment that communications with the childminder are excellent and their children have made good progress. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate children are at risk of harm. She regularly completes child protection training and is aware of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder implements a variety of records, policies and procedures that help to support her good practice. She carries out daily visual checks to reduce any hazards in her setting. This helps her to promote children's safety and welfare at the highest level. The childminder is proactive in seeking additional support and advice from other professionals. She responds quickly to any emerging concerns about children's development and discusses these in detail with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets down to children's level and joins in with their play with enthusiasm. This promotes their enjoyment and motivation to learn. She uses every opportunity to include discussions about numbers and counting as children play. For example, during singing, children confidently recognise how many buns will be left when one is taken away. The childminder supports children's knowledge of planting and growing. For instance, children talk about the corn they have planted and how it needs water and sunlight to make it grow. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to refine and develop their physical skills. For instance, children enjoy moving large wands in the sky to make bubbles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder obtains a variety of information from parents about their children on entry. This helps her to plan around children's interests and what they already know and can do. Children behave well and are happy in their surroundings. The childminder is an excellent role model and treats children with kindness and respect. Children form strong attachments with her. This helps them to feel safe and emotionally secure. The childminder is effective in her approach to promoting good health. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise, and the childminder provides a good range of nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder regularly takes children to local toddler groups and play gyms. This helps them to develop their understanding of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children listen well to simple instructions and join in with singing familiar songs and rhymes. They practise their early mark-making skills and show good control in small movements. Children demonstrate their growing independence as they use the water dispenser in the garden when they require a drink. Children are developing the skills required for their future learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425188 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10070862 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children. She holds a childcare 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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