Childminder EY226519

Inspection date 20 August 2019 Previous inspection date 8 September 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 closely monitors children's progress. He completes accurate observations of children during play and uses these to assess their learning. The childminder shares key information with parents and works collaboratively to identify their child's next stages of learning. This helps to ensure a consistent approach both in the setting and at home. n The childminder has implemented effective settling-in arrangements. He collects detailed information from parents to help identify children's starting points. The childminder plans familiar care routines and provides play equipment according to children's likes and interests. This helps children to settle in quickly. n The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment where children are free to explore and make their own choices in play. This helps to keep children motivated and interested in their learning. n Children have excellent relationships with the childminder. He is sensitive towards their

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This provision is good

individual needs and has a calming and nurturing approach. Children behave well. n The childminder has not fully embedded the new system used to help him identify more precise training and professional development needs. n The childminder does not make the most opportunities to help children learn about the similarities and differences between people and communities.

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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 embed the new system to identify a more precise training and professional development programme n provide children with more opportunities to learn about the similarities and differences between people and communities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector completed a tour of all areas of the premises that children access. n The inspector held discussions with, and considered the views of, children, parents and carers during the inspection. She held discussions with the childminder, co-childminder and their assistant at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. She reviewed the procedures in place for self-evaluation and professional development plans. n The inspector reviewed a sample of relevant documentation, including policies, procedures and other records regarding health and safety. She reviewed the suitability checks for all adults living and working on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. He completes his own research and accesses training to keep up to date with wider safeguarding issues. The childminder demonstrates that he would take the appropriate action should he have a concern about a child's welfare. He completes thorough daily checks of the premises to help to ensure that any potential hazards and risks are minimised. The childminder works with an assistant and his wife, who is also a registered childminder. They work collaboratively to evaluate the quality of the setting and service that they provide. The childminder regularly seeks feedback from parents and uses this to identify key areas to improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a wide range of stimulating and engaging play activities. This helps to keep children engaged and interested as they play. The childminder understands how children learn best. He knows when to sit back and allow children time to problem solve and work things out for themselves. For example, babies explore using simple technology and work out how to pull toy cars backwards to help these vehicles to move faster. The childminder models this action to babies and allows them the time to have a go and try things for themselves. Babies are delighted as they achieve what they set out to do. The childminder is skilled at extending children's vocabulary during play. He uses stories and nursery rhymes to help build on children's communication and language skills. Children develop good mathematical skills as they play with wooden shape sorters and learn the names of various shapes. They complete simple addition and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

subtraction as they group and count coloured coins into matching dishes. For instance, children begin to learn that the total number changes if they add one more coin or take one away.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thoroughly enjoy the time that they spend outside in the fresh air. They engage in imaginative role play with their friends and learn to work together as a team. Children have access to a range of outdoor play equipment which helps to develop their physical skills. For example, they build the strength and muscles in their legs as they use pedals on tricycles. Children learn how to take care of their personal hygiene needs and know to wash their hands before mealtimes. They enjoy a selection of freshly prepared snacks and meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and resilient learners who are motivated and concentrate well. They persevere with the tasks that they set out to complete and delight in the praise that they receive for their good work. Children's independence skills are fostered well. They develop very high levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children achieve consistently good rates of progress and are well prepared for their future learning, including the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY226519 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 10106458 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 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 8 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Southowram, Halifax. He operates Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. Sessions run from 7.30am until 5.30pm. The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder, and an assistant.

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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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