Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 2015 4 June 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Through discussion and examples of documentation, the childminder evidences how she completes observational assessments in order to plan for the next stage in children's learning.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and demonstrates a commitment to ensure that children are safe and to protect their welfare.  The childminder is aware of the importance of ongoing professional development in order to support her continuous improvement. She has recently completed a professional qualification at level 3, and is using this knowledge to further reflect on her practice and identify where improvements can be made to benefit the children.  The childminder demonstrates how she promotes children's well-being. She gathers

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The provision meets requirements

suitable information to support children's routines and help them to settle. She also promotes healthy lifestyles and understands about providing children with healthy food and ensuring they have regular fresh air and exercise.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents. She uses a daily diary along with verbal communications to inform parents and carers of children's routines and activities that they participate in.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the indoor and outdoor play space and held discussions with the childminder in relation to health and safety.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she delivers educational programmes for children and undertakes observations, assessments and planning.  The inspector discussed safeguarding arrangements and reviewed the policies, procedures and documents the childminder uses when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members, and the childminder's qualifications and self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300590 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 861729 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a professional qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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