Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not applicable The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands how to provide learning opportunities to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder fully understands how young children learn. She understands how to use observation and assessment to evaluate children's progress, and how to plan for individual next steps in learning, in order to promote good development.  The childminder provides a good range of resources to meet the needs of children at different stages of development.  The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of child protection procedures. She recognises the possible signs that a child may be at risk from abuse. The childminder further safeguards children by making sure her home is safe and secure.  Through discussion, and examples of documentation, the childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how to manage her provision. She maintains her

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The provision meets requirements

professional development very well through training, in order to support her continuous improvement. She is currently training towards an early years qualification at level 3.  The childminder understands how to support children's well-being. She has flexible settling-in procedures in place to support children's emotional well-being when they start. She provides children with healthy food choices and daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise.  The childminder understands the importance of partnership working with parents, other professionals and other settings that children attend, to promote continuity of care and learning.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children, and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector and childminder looked at the areas of the house and garden, where childcare will be provided. Toys, resources and equipment that the childminder will use, were also viewed and discussed.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The inspector looked at a range of policies and procedures, and discussed the systems the childminder would use to keep children safe.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of other household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448269 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 976812 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Batley, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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