Childminder in Kirklees

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children and keeps up to date with changes to legislation. He can identify a broad range of possible indicators of abuse. He fully understands how to report any concerns he may have about a child in his care. n The childminder has a good knowledge of how to observe, assess and plan for children's progress, in consultation with parents and others. He fully understands how to plan varied and challenging activities across all areas of learning, and how to deepen and reinforce children's knowledge. The childminder emphasises the importance of supporting the youngest children's key foundations for future learning such as their social, physical and communication skills. n The childminder fully understands how to ensure a safe, stimulating and secure environment. He gives good examples of how to help children to stay healthy and learn about healthy living, including through physical activity.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of self-reflection in identifying future improvements. For example, he discusses training he has attended to build on his knowledge of the new inspection framework and child protection. He understands the importance of involving parents and children in the process. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to support children to learn about and respect differences and understand behavioural expectations. He fully understands how to promote children's emotional well-being, including through gathering important information from parents to meet their individual needs. n The childminder fully understands how to prepare children for school. As part of this, he recognises the importance of promoting children's early mathematical and literacy skills, including developing their love of books. Furthermore, he fully understands how to help children to become successful learners through

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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 EY546853 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10110672 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 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. He lives in the Oakenshaw area of Bradford. His wife is also a registered childminder and there are two assistants registered at the setting. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, excluding bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how he intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that he will use when caring for children. n The inspector undertook a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and observed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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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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18 November 2019 18 November 2019 regulates and inspects to 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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