Childminder in Kirklees

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her roles and responsibilities to safeguard children. She knows the importance of sharing information with relevant professionals to keep children safe. The childminder understands how to report a concern about the welfare of a child. n The childminder knows how to identify and eliminate potential risks to children to promote their welfare. She provides a safe environment for children to learn in. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and schools to help provide continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She knows how to observe and assess children's development and how to plan activities that stimulate their learning. n The childminder understands how to promote children's health and physical well-

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This provision meets requirements

being. She explains the importance of offering opportunities for outdoor play. The childminder takes children on outings in the local area, for example visits to the park, walks along the canal and adventures in the nearby woodlands. n The childminder reflects on the quality of her practice to identify areas for further development. She holds reflective discussions with other local childminders and works with the local authority's early years team to help her to continually improve her practice. She attends training to support her professional development.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295601 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10064012 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 0 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and garden. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to monitor children's learning and development and undertake observation, assessment and planning to promote children's learning. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including evidence of the childminder's qualifications.

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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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