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 and her assistant have a very close working relationship. They offer children a welcoming and homely environment where they feel safe and secure. Children develop strong attachments to both adults. The childminder and her assistant provide children with comfort, reassurance and cuddles. This is especially evident when they require extra support, for example, for children who are new to the setting. Children are happy and settle quickly. They enthusiastically explore the environment and eagerly participate in the activities on offer. Young children move around and confidently make independent choices in their play. The childminder and her assistant skilfully engage with children and generally use every opportunity to enhance their learning.

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The provision is good

Young children concentrate well and develop their hand-to-eye coordination as they scoop and fill buckets with sand. They learn about change as the childminder adds water to the sand tray and encourages them to feel the different textures. The childminder uses activities effectively to support children's early mathematical skills. She encourages children to count objects and name colours as they play. The childminder has high overall expectations for all children. She plans activities to support them with their next stage of learning and includes their parents in this process.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant regularly observe and monitor children's achievements as they play. Overall, they use this information effectively across all areas of the curriculum. This helps them to get to know children well and plan their next steps in learning. Children achieve well from their starting points. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's personal, social and emotional development. She demonstrates her caring attitude and shows children respect. The childminder offers guidance and consistent strategies to encourage children's positive behaviour and well-being. She is a good role model who praises children's accomplishments. This successfully promotes children's confidence and resilience, which enables them to persist at their chosen activity. n Children's early literacy skills are supported well. Young children love to look at books and listen to stories that involve their favourite characters. They learn to

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turn the pages and follow the story as the childminder reads and points to the pictures. Children begin to name familiar characters and objects they see, which supports their developing vocabulary. n The childminder and her assistant offer daily opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and be physically active. They use the garden and plan trips out in the local community to extend children's first-hand experiences. For example, they visit an allotment and develop their physical skills at the park and soft-play

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need to do better?

28 January 2020 centre. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals. Young children learn to feed themselves and follow good personal hygiene routines, which supports a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder is kind and gentle in her interactions. She recognises the importance of promoting children's communication and language skills. Young children are eager to copy new words and sounds and they can follow simple instructions. However, the childminder and her assistant occasionally use language that is above young children's level of understanding. At these times, effective support is not given to children's emerging speech and they are unable to respond and can occasionally lose focus. n Relationships with parents are secure. The childminder keeps them informed through daily discussions and messaging about their child's day and what they are learning. The childminder reflects on her professional development and that

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of her assistant. They work closely together to highlight training courses which aim to develop their knowledge and have a positive impact on the children. However, the process of self-evaluation is not currently robust enough to drive improvements to the highest level. Furthermore, the childminder does not routinely seek the views of parents and children. n Children enjoy a wide range of experiences that help them to understand about the world around them and different people. For example, children take part in a variety of festivals and celebrations. They attend regular childcare groups, meet with other childminders and their children and enjoy walks to learn about their local community.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant keep their child protection knowledge up to date and regularly complete safeguarding training. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow and the professionals to inform if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes daily checks to reduce hazards and ensure children have a safe environment in which to play. For example, she makes appropriate use of safety gates and other safety equipment and keeps external doors locked. The childminder and her assistant maintain up-to-date paediatric first-aid certificates.

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should:

n use more effective teaching strategies consistently, particularly when supporting young children's emerging language n enhance the process of self-evaluation to include further reflection on activities and include the views of parents and children to drive improvements towards

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454399 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10063986 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 1 to 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 3 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Liversedge, 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 works with a registered assistant. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5 and her assistant holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the home and discussed how she organises each area to support children's play and learning. n The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant interacting with the children and assessed the impact this has on the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The childminder shared her documentation with the inspector, including evidence of suitability checks for adults and qualification certificates.

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Inspection activities

28 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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28 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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