Childminder EY537365

Inspection date 7 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, including the importance of monitoring attendance. She has secure policies in place that are reviewed regularly. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements for children. She observes and assesses children and she is able to discuss how she plans to provide learning experiences, based on children's interests and their next steps in learning. n The childminder values working in partnership with parents, professionals and other settings. She hold parents' evenings to share children's progress and knows where to seek support for children who are making slower progress than expected. n The childminder has thought about how to teach children to be healthy. She plans to encourage children to prepare their own healthy snacks and intends to provide opportunities for children to play in the fresh air, using toys and equipment to help to

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This provision meets requirements

develop their physical skills. n The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour and how to help them to be kind and caring to one another. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to support children to settle. She explains that she uses information gathered from parents to support children when they start in her care.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector completed a tour of the premises both indoors and outdoors and discussed toys and equipment available. n The inspector discussed the safety and welfare requirements and took into consideration the evidence of suitability checks. n The inspector reviewed documents and held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of the early years foundation stage.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537365 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10079222 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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