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 provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children have access to a range of stimulating experiences which extend their learning across all areas of development. n The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. They are very happy with their children's care and learning and are kept well informed about their children's development. They describe the childminder's setting as a home from home and praise her welcoming, caring and understanding personality. n Children settle in quickly at the setting and form strong bonds with the childminder. They are happy in her care and show high levels of emotional well-being. n Children feel valued and are listened to. They develop a sense of self as they decide what they would like to learn about. For instance, younger children eagerly tell the childminder what they would like to do, whereas older children write their suggestions

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This provision is good

down. n The childminder observes children carefully and regularly assesses their learning and development. She identifies any gaps in their learning and quickly addresses these through planned activities. This helps children to make good progress. n The childminder does not use every opportunity to fully promote children's developing independence during, for example, self-care routines. n The childminder does not consistently promote children's developing 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 opportunities to promote children's independence further through, for example, self-care routines n strengthen opportunities, such as mealtimes, to more consistently develop children's social skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the premises indoors and outdoors, and observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including children's learning journeys, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated an activity together, discussed self- evaluation and the impact this has on children's outcomes. n The inspector spoke to a parent and considered their opinions about the setting.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what signs and symptoms might indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands her role and responsibility and who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps children safe in the setting. She completes detailed risk assessments of her premises and the wider environments used by the children. The childminder works closely with her co- childminder to evaluate their current practice effectively. For example, they discuss the day's events and reflect on children's learning and development. They use their findings to improve their future activity plans. The childminder is experienced and keeps her knowledge up to date. She uses the information she gains through training to enhance the setting further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes time to get to know children's individual personalities. She follows children's interests and adapts activities to suit their individual needs. The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language skills. She provides a running commentary and uses simple language when communicating with babies and young children. Babies enjoy exploring musical instruments and babble along to a range of songs and rhymes. Children's love of books is reinforced as they enjoy listening to a range of stories. The childminder is very animated and energetic as she reads and involves all children. She checks children's understanding of the story as she asks questions. Children eagerly join in with key phrases, such as 'I'll huff, and I'll puff'. Children develop their imagination as they make up their own stories. The childminder supports older children's early literacy skills well. She helps them to sound out and have

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

a go at writing simple words to match their drawings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and sets a good example for children. She is keen to ensure children develop high levels of self-esteem, confidence and well-being. Children delight in filling a jar with positive comments about each other, which they eagerly share at the end of the week. Children enjoy their time outside and have ample opportunities to be active and develop their physical skills. They learn about the world around them and enjoy the various outings the childminder plans. They regularly join in with local events, such as a reading challenge set by the library and open days at a local nature reserve. Children enjoy pond dipping, insect hunting and craft mornings. Children are well behaved, polite and respectful. They demonstrate good manners and say 'please' and 'thank you' when asking for things without being prompted.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They acquire the skills they need for the next stages in their learning. They are well prepared for their eventual move on to nursery or school. Children engage in good opportunities to develop skills for their early writing and mathematical development. They are happy, confident and motivated to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410293 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 10106533 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 2010 and lives in Halifax, West Yorkshire. 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 two-, three- and four-year- old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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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