Childminder EY387578

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder gets to know children and their families well. She collects information about children's interests and development from parents during home visits. This helps her to gain a good understanding of what children know and can do before they start. Children form secure attachments with the kind and caring childminder. They are happy in her care and enjoy the safe and relaxed environment she creates. A wide range of resources is available for the children to select independently. The childminder has high expectations of children and is a good role model for them. She praises children when they are kind or helpful, which helps to boost their confidence and promotes positive behaviour.

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The provision is good

Effective monitoring systems are in place. The childminder carries out detailed observations of children's play. She successfully uses these to identify what children need to learn next and shares this with parents. This helps to promote continuity of care and learning for children. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. She works effectively with parents and other professionals to meet all children's learning and care needs. The childminder works successfully with her co-childminder. For instance, they share ideas for activities and discuss children's progress.

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need to do better?

n The qualified childminder is reflective and evaluates her practice. She demonstrates her commitment to keeping her early years knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she regularly attends training. Parents comment in their written references that they are happy with the care provided. They say that their children thoroughly enjoy coming to the childminder and have made good progress. n Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For instance, she helps children to name objects and talks about colours when reading stories. However, at times, the childminder is overeager in her questioning and does not give children the time they need to process their thoughts before she provides the answer for them. n The childminder supports children to develop healthy lifestyles. She encourages them to eat healthy food. Good personal care routines are firmly embedded in

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practice. Children demonstrate good independence skills. For instance, they put on their coats before they go outside. Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. They enjoy visiting the woods and using large play equipment in the park. Children are motivated learners and are developing the essential skills they need for school. n Overall, the childminder plans a good range of activities and experiences. This helps children to make good progress towards their next steps in learning.

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need to do better?

12 November 2019 However, on occasions, the childminder does not ensure that group activities consistently match the developmental stage of all children. This means that some children become bored and disengaged. n The childminder keeps suitable records. She implements policies and procedures effectively to support her good practice. The childminder carries out regular safety checks to reduce any hazards. This helps her to promote children's safety and welfare to the highest level. n The childminder takes children to a variety of groups in the community. This helps to promote children's social skills and offers them experiences to develop their understanding of the wider world. n The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them regularly updated about what their children are doing and learning. She gives parents ideas and sends resources home so that they can continue their

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child's learning at home. n The childminder helps to support children's knowledge of mathematics well. For example, she encourages children to count, recognise numbers and use mathematical language in their play. n Children of all ages make firm friendships with others and play cooperatively together. For instance, older children delight in playing imaginatively together, taking it in turns to be the doctor. n Effective procedures are in place to share important information with other early years providers when the time comes for children to move on to school or nursery. This helps to provide a continuation in children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of the potential signs and symptoms of child abuse. She knows her role in protecting children from harm. The childminder regularly completes safeguarding training to update her good knowledge of child protection procedures. Children learn about keeping themselves safe and have opportunities to manage their own risks during play. The childminder ensures that the doors to her home remain locked when caring for children. This helps to prevent any unauthorised access. The childminder regularly carries out fire evacuations with children so that they know what to do in an emergency.

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should:

n refine group activities so that they are precisely matched to the developmental stage of all children n provide children with enough time to think critically and respond to questions and comments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387578 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10117464 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 1 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Dewsbury. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She offers overnight care. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children during activities and assessed the impact this has on their learning. n Children and parents provided verbal and written feedback, which the inspector considered. n A joint observation of an activity was carried out by the childminder and the inspector. n The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The childminder provided a sample of documentation, including evidence of her suitability to work with children and evidence of professional development.

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Inspection activities

12 November 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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