Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date 13 August 2019 Previous inspection date 29 March 2019

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 addressed the areas identified for improvement at her last inspection. She has completed training, enhanced the learning environment and welcomed guidance from the local authority adviser. This has helped to improve practice and support her good teaching. The childminder accurately evaluates the quality of her setting and has plans in place for continued improvement. n Children settle quickly in the childminder's care. They develop confidence and demonstrate how safe they feel. The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for children. She supports their social and emotional development well. Children show kind and caring behaviour towards other people and living creatures. Children handle worms gently and with care in the garden. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development particularly well. She helps children to count as they thread wooden beads to make necklaces, understand

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This provision is good

weight as they compare objects and learn about speed as they roll balls down a slope. Younger boys develop their understanding of shape and identify triangles and circles. n Parents are complimentary about the quality of the care and learning experiences the childminder provides. They describe how she keeps them informed about what their children do each day. Parents are extremely pleased with their children's progress, particularly their speech and language development. n The childminder provides children with a well-resourced and organised environment indoors and outdoors. She ensures that children enjoy plenty of uninterrupted time to play, explore and learn. n At times, the level of background noise indoors makes it difficult for children to fully focus their listening and attention skills as they play. n The childminder does not consistently encourage younger children to develop and manage self-help tasks that are appropriate to their stage of development.

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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 monitor the level of background noise when children play indoors so that they are able to fully focus and develop their listening and attention skills n maximise opportunities for younger children to develop and independently manage self- help tasks that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.

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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 viewed a range of relevant documentation, including policies and procedures, evidence of suitability checks, accident records and children's learning records. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account the written views of other parents. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is trained in child protection and understands the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She knows the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made about herself. The childminder implements a robust mobile phone and technology policy. She ensures that children do not use electronic devices or the internet while in her care. The childminder understands the importance of data protection and is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office. The childminder maintains accurate records about children and ensures these are accessible when needed. She obtains written permission from parents to give prescribed medication and consistently follows guidance from health professionals. The childminder reviews all areas of her provision and thoroughly assesses any potential risks to children. She knows how to keep children safe in her home, garden

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

and during outings. The childminder has adapted her procedure when walking older children from school to ensure they are safe and well supervised. In addition, she has installed a secure metal gate to prevent any unauthorised access to her garden.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder regularly observes children and makes accurate assessments of their development. She monitors children's learning each term to identify any developmental concerns and provides advice to parents to help them support learning at home. The childminder encourages parents to seek support from other professionals, including health visitors. She provides resources and activities that support children's interests and enrich their learning. Children drive large toy cars to the car wash that the childminder has created in her garden. They enthusiastically clean them using bowls of water and cloths. Children are confident and show good levels of imagination as they use the telescope to look for pirate ships. The childminder enthusiastically joins in their imaginative play. She reinforces children's language and introduces new words to help extend younger children's vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children spend time outdoors each day. They climb slides, dig in the garden, paint the garden shed with brushes and water and splash in the puddles they make. The childminder also takes children on a range of outings in the local community. Children develop competence in their physical skills. The childminder provides children with healthy and nutritious foods and a variety of fruits. She skilfully encourages younger children who are reluctant to eat fruit and helps them to understand the benefits of developing healthy lifestyles. The childminder implements good hygiene procedures when changing children's nappies.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning, including those who experience some developmental delay when they start. Younger boys show high levels of concentration as they use scissors to cut dough. Children are interested and motivated in their learning. They develop the skills they need for future learning and for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426875 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10103884 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 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 29 March 2019

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Mirfield, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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