Childminder 311146

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2016 30 January 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has maintained her professional development to help her to remain up to date with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Furthermore, she is fully aware of changes to legislation that affect her work with children.  The childminder is fully aware of child protection issues. She recognises the signs and symptoms that might cause her concern about children's welfare. She has contact details available should she need to pass on any such concerns to the relevant professionals.  The childminder has a sound understanding of how to evaluate the quality of her practice so that she can maintain continuous improvement.  The childminder fully understands how young children learn. She understands how to use observation and assessment to evaluate children's progress. She knows how to plan for individual next steps in learning in order to promote good development and enhance well-being.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has an appropriate range of toys and equipment. These are well organised to be easily accessible, enabling children to make choices about their play.  The childminder talks confidently about the importance of engaging with parents and others who provide care and learning for the children. She is aware that such communication helps identify and manage any concerns about a child's learning and development, and has procedures for keeping parents informed.  The childminder explained how she promotes children's healthy development. She provides daily opportunities for physical exercise and provides healthy snacks and meals.

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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 looked at the areas of the home to be used for childminding and the resources available to the children.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including evidence of suitable checks for her family, children's records and policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed with the childminder the range of activities and experiences she provides, in order to meet children's individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 311146 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 867999 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, except 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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