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 provides a warm and homely environment. Children have strong bonds with the childminder and are happy and settled in her care. They explore their environment with enthusiasm and display high levels of emotional well-being. The childminder knows children well. She plans a variety of activities across the curriculum that follow the interests and learning styles of the children. Consequently, children achieve in all areas of learning. The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. This helps children to settle quickly and feel secure in her care. The childminder is a positive role model. Children behave well and respond kindly to her and each other. For example, older children show great care towards their younger friends. They provide them with help and support, and share toys and resources as they play together. The childminder frequently praises children, which helps motivate them to learn. Children have

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The provision is good

opportunities to learn about the natural environment. For instance, they discuss the seasons and weather as they follow a theme about winter. The childminder evaluates her practice well and includes feedback from parents and children. She continues to extend her teaching skills through continuous professional development. The childminder uses this knowledge to help her to improve children's learning experiences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes and monitors children's play and interests closely to help plan different learning experiences for them. She places a strong emphasis on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. This impacts on all aspects of children's learning and gives them the confidence to have a go at new things. n The childminder develops children's love of books and reading. She provides a good range of fictional and factual books which link to the current themes and play opportunities children engage in, such as 'Winter' and 'China'. n Children are physically active. They regularly visit the park after school and negotiate the large equipment in various ways. During the school holidays, they investigate nature and enjoy taking their scooters to the local skate park. Children demonstrate positive attitudes and are motivated to play and learn. n The childminder forms strong relationships with children. She shows them high

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levels of affection and care. This builds on children's self-esteem and confidence. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She ensures that messages are clear and explains her expectations in a way that children understand. Children are polite and well mannered. n The childminder supports children's good health effectively. For example, she prepares nutritious meals which include fruit and vegetables. Children enjoy making their own wraps for tea, selecting from a good range of meat, fish and

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21 January 2020 salad vegetables. Children practise good personal hygiene. They understand the importance of thorough handwashing routines before mealtimes to prevent the spread of infection. Children of all ages are independent learners. n The childminder's self-evaluation process is ongoing. She reflects on her practice to help to identify strengths and areas for improvement. The childminder takes account of the views of parents and children as part of this process. The childminder receives complimentary comments about the care and activities she provides. n The childminder provides a variety of interesting and challenging learning experiences. For example, children develop their hand-to-eye coordination and their individual creativity as they make snowflake designs by using glue and glitter. Children confidently show adults and their friends their finished work. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder gathers detailed

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information about children's routines, likes and dislikes before they start. She shares their ongoing progress in a variety of ways. However, information sharing with other settings children attend is not as effective to promote a targeted and specific approach to complementing children's learning. n Children learn about their local community. For example, they have supported a local mental health awareness initiative. Their understanding of the wider world is also promoted through thoughtful and well-planned activities. For example, children demonstrate their skills with chopsticks. They eat noodles and vegetables at the Chinese cafe which is set up in the playroom. Furthermore, children confidently talk about the Chinese New Year and the year of the rat.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She reviews her policies and procedures regularly so that they are up to date. The childminder ensures she maintains her paediatric first-aid and safeguarding training. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder practises evacuation drills with children so they know what to do in an emergency. The childminder maintains a daily record of the names of children looked after and their hours of attendance. She teaches children about personal safety, including the use of technology and the internet. The childminder always closely supervises children.

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should:

n strengthen partnership working with other providers that children attend, to consistently support and complement children's learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442336 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10064029 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 4 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 22 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Meltham area of Holmfirth, Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childcare. She talked about the different activities she provides to support children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children and assessed the quality of teaching. n The childminder shared relevant documentation with the inspector, including qualification certificates and evidence of suitability for adults on the premises. n The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she reflects on her own practice and the childminder shared her self-evaluation document.

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Inspection activities

21 January 2020 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

21 January 2020 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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