Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date 25 July 2019 Previous inspection date 12 February 2016

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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 Parents are kept well informed about what children have been doing and what they will be learning next. Overall, the childminder values the contributions that parents make about children's achievements at home and strives to continually improve outcomes for children. n The childminder successfully helps children to develop their social skills. For example, children learn to share, take turns and look after the resources. They learn to recognise the feelings of others. n The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment where children can play safely. Children demonstrate that they are happy and settled. They thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and form close attachments to her. n The childminder creates an enjoyable learning environment where children explore and follow their own interests. She observes children and monitors their progress, skilfully adapting activities to extend individual learning needs. All children make good

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This provision is good

progress. n The childminder supports children's physical development well. She ensures children have time during the day to enjoy exercise and fresh air. n Although the childminder seeks information from parents and other settings children have attended, she does not find out enough about what children already know and can do, to identify accurate starting points in their learning.

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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 better use of information gathered from parents about children's prior achievements when assessing their starting points, in order to inform future planning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home that are accessed by children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching inside and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place to ensure children's safety and care. She knows the actions required if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She implements effective recruitment and vetting measures to ensure adults are suitable. The childminder and her assistants regularly evaluate their practice. They obtain the views of children and parents and have a clear focus on how to improve further. The childminder provides her assistants with good support, supervision and training. This has a positive impact on practice and their work with children. Parents are complimentary of the childminder and her assistants.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder joins in with children's play at appropriate times to extend and enhance their learning. For example, she uses children's conversations about different fruits to talk about the types of food that are particularly healthy. The childminder promotes children's creative and physical development well. For instance, she plans activities such as finger painting, which encourages them to express themselves by making marks and helps them to develop control of their hands. Older children skilfully use paint in water pistols to create pieces of art. Children delight in playing in the childminder's large garden, where they are free to play, investigate and learn. There are excellent opportunities for them to explore the natural world. For example, they water their plants and watch them grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder manages children's behaviour very well. She is caring, polite and a good role model to children. Children behave well. They play harmoniously together and follow rules. Older children help to care for their younger peers. All children are motivated and show high levels of independence. They wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet, and older children manage their own self-care needs. Children are provided with healthy choices during mealtimes and dietary requirements are adhered to. The childminder understands young children's need for rest or sleep during the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire key skills and positive attitudes to learning that support their readiness for new challenges as they move on to school. They have strong communication skills and are confident to share their thoughts and ideas. Babies physical development is good as they practise their small- and large-muscle skills. For instance, babies enjoy filling and emptying containers with water.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 311214 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10063996 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 18 Number of children on roll 22 Date of previous inspection 12 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Heckmondwike. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 7am to 4.30pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with two assistants. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for three-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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