Childminder in Calderdale

Inspection date 24 July 2019 Previous inspection date 30 October 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 warm, caring and nurturing. She provides a happy and homely environment for children where they can explore, grow and develop. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. They are very happy with the service she provides. They especially like that children are involved and get to choose what they would like to do. For instance, children suggest different activities they would like to do and places they would like to visit. n The childminder provides well-organised visits for new children when they first start attending. They are tailored to suit the needs of individual children and families. This helps children to settle quickly and form close bonds with the childminder and co- childminder. Children feel safe and secure. n The childminder observes children as they play. She carefully reviews children's progress to swiftly identify and address any gaps in their learning. Effective links have

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This provision is good

been established with additional settings that children attend. This helps to provide continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about their local community and the world around them. Children enjoy visits to the library, woods, parks and playgroups. n Children's independence is not consistently promoted to the highest level. The childminder often does tasks for the children which they are able to do for themselves. n Routine activities, such as mealtimes, are not always organised well enough to fully support children's learning and social 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 make the most of all opportunities to further support children's growing independence skills n enhance routine activities, such as mealtimes, to further support children's learning and social skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection and through written communication provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder and co-childminder work very well together. They complement each other's skills and deploy themselves effectively to help ensure that children remain safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable and understands how to recognise possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She is confident with the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder regularly reflects on the service she provides, seeking the views of parents and children. This ensures that she acts effectively to address any areas for improvement. The childminder has kept up to date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, and completes other relevant training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and knowledgeable. She knows how children learn and develop and supports them well, overall, to make good progress. The childminder talks happily to older children about their interests and experiences as she supports their communication development. She babbles along with babies, encouraging them to take turns in conversation as they begin to vocalise. The childminder's interactions with children are generally good. She naturally extends children's thinking as she encourages them to explore their own thoughts and ideas further. For instance, children make up new rules for a board game they are playing. The childminder inspires them to have a go at writing down the new rules as they practise their early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional and physical needs well. Children develop a positive sense of self-worth and identity. They are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. Children have plenty of opportunities to be active and enjoy fresh air daily. They develop their physical skills as they play in the childminder's well-resourced garden. The childminder plays alongside babies as they explore the sand. She helps them to stand up and reach for different tools as she supports their physical development. Children are well behaved and listen carefully to the childminder. The childminder supports children's understanding of rules and turn taking as they play various games together.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well. They acquire the key skills needed for future learning and are well prepared for their move on to school. They are confident and self-assured individuals who have good communication skills. Children's early literacy and mathematical skills are promoted throughout the setting. They pretend to play 'restaurants' and practise their early writing skills when taking orders. They develop an understanding of mathematics as they work out how much each item costs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303589 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 10071534 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 30 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Halifax, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from midday 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 an appropriate qualification at level 6. The childminder works alongside a co- childminder.

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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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