Childminder in Kirklees

This provision meets requirements

n Good procedures are in place to seek information about children's capabilities when they first start at the setting. The childminder speaks to parents, observes children and plans activities that build on what children know and can do. She understands the importance of her role in ensuring that children are well prepared for their move on to school so that they make the best start in their early years. n The childminder uses risk assessments effectively and minimises any hazards to protect children and help them feel safe and secure. n The childminder attends regular training to keep her knowledge current, including safeguarding and first-aid training. n Clear systems are in place to work in partnership with parents and obtain useful information about children before they start. This helps the childminder to meet children's individual needs well. n The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and the

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characteristics of effective teaching. She discusses previous activities that she has offered to encourage children to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. These experiences have included children growing their own vegetables and helping to prepare them for their meal. n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She is aware of the possible signs that a child may be at risk of harm and of the reporting procedures to follow.

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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 EY367373 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10063981 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 7 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 1 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Netherton. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, and from 8am to 9am and 3pm to 5.30pm on Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home where childcare is provided. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she plans to assess children's progress and development. n The inspector considered how the childminder works in partnership with parents and others. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including training certificates, policies and past children's learning records. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and what she has done to meet the recommendations from the last inspection.

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27 November 2019 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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27 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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