Childminder in Kirklees

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and supports their progress during play. She provides a wide range of resources for children to choose from, along with focused activities to target individual learning needs. Children are happy and confident in their play. The childminder uses teaching strategies that suit the needs and stages of development of all children. Children thoroughly enjoy using the outdoor area where they dig in the sand, make marks using chunky chalks and roll cars down ramps. They develop all-round physical skills. Additionally, the childminder helps them develop mathematical awareness as they count each car, discuss the speed of them and drive them up and down the hill. Children confidently negotiate space and are starting to understand boundaries to keep themselves safe. They are secure in their stimulating environment. The childminder has consistently high expectations for children and encourages them to

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The provision is good

respect each other. Children say 'please' and 'thank you', and enjoy sharing during games. Older children like to choose toys they feel the younger children will enjoy. The childminder is passionate when helping children develop the skills they require for their future. She fully supports their independence and helps them achieve new goals.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills consistently during play. Children ask lots of questions and hold conversations with the childminder. They are interested in learning and confident to express themselves. During a pumpkin-carving activity, children describe textures and copy new words from the childminder as they 'scoop' and feel the 'slimy' insides. In addition, children use mathematical skills to solve problems as they work out which lid fits on which pumpkin and count 'hundreds' of seeds. n Behaviour is well supported throughout the day. The childminder uses consistent strategies to help children overcome disputes and regulate their emotions if they are struggling. She offers large amounts of praise and enthusiasm when children share or follow desired boundaries. n The childminder has good links with local schools and other early years professionals. She uses these connections to share good practice and seek

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need to do better?

advice if required. She works with other childminders to discuss changes to childcare guidelines and ensure that she keeps up to date with requirements. The childminder actively identifies areas within her service she would like to improve and reflects on her own skills effectively to develop herself further. n Children enjoy spending quiet time with the childminder. They snuggle together while reading stories. Children interact well with each other, and the childminder uses a calming tone to help them feel safe and happy. During story time, children discuss the vegetables they see in the book and how they are good for

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need to do better?

31 October 2019 our diet. The childminder encourages healthy eating within her setting. She provides children with home-cooked food each day and additional fruit at snack time. Children wash hands regularly and take care of their own needs where possible. n Parents comment positively on the care their children receive from the childminder and how much their children have made progress. The childminder shares information regularly with parents about children's development and goals. However, she has not secured strategies that enable them to share information from home more often. n The childminder offers a wide range of learning opportunities that reflect children's emerging interests and individual needs. For example, they recently visited the local town to see the fire station and the bank. In addition, they attend regular toddler groups where they develop new friendships and become aware of other people within their community. Although the childminder helps

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children become aware of the similarities and differences people have, she does not consistently demonstrate non-stereotypical behaviours during play. For example, she refers to police 'men' and 'Mummy using an iron'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is vigilant about keeping her safeguarding knowledge up to date and plans regular training. She fully understands her role for identifying when a child may be at risk of harm and how to report any concerns about their welfare. In addition, she has a good awareness of the possible risks to children when using the internet, including extreme behaviours and grooming.

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should:

n strengthen strategies that encourage parents to contribute more information about their child from home n help children understand how to be unique, and model non-stereotypical behaviour during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY240294 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10063964 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 2 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the Golcar area of Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education delivered during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder completed a 'learning walk' around all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

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