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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder offers a calm and caring environment for children. She listens and responds to their needs. Since the previous inspection, the childminder has made improvements to her practice. For instance, she has robust risk assessment procedures in place that help to keep her premises safe and secure. Children smile and talk to others about matters which interest them. They particularly enjoy sitting close to the childminder to listen to and join in with familiar stories. Children ask questions as they point to the different pictures in books. The childminder responds sensitively and encourages them to repeat familiar words and phrases. This helps to develop children's early reading skills. Children develop good levels of self-esteem. The childminder celebrates with children when they master new tasks and challenges. For example, she rejoices as young children learn to sit up unaided and stand with support. Children have space to move freely and to develop their

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The provision is good

physical skills. The childminder closely observes children and completes regular assessments. The childminder has high expectations for all children in her care. Children settle quickly and develop positive relationships with others. The childminder offers regular praise and encouragement and teaches children to follow good manners. Children behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder communicates regularly with early years advisors from the local authority and other early years practitioners. She actively reviews her ongoing professional development to source further information, including identifying additional training courses. This helps her to evaluate the overall quality of her practice and make any necessary improvements. n Partnership working with parents is effective. Parents give high levels of praise for the support and care the childminder provides. The childminder takes particular pride in her partnership working and explains that during the COVID- 19 pandemic she created home learning packs to help parents continue their children's learning at home. She also works alongside other professionals to identify what it is that children need to learn next and to address any emerging gaps in their learning. n The childminder provides children with a varied curriculum. This includes

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need to do better?

activities that are suitably challenging for children's age and stage of development. However, the childminder does not always build on children's curiosity and help them to remain focused and become deeply involved in their learning. n Children benefit from regular outdoor experiences. For example, the childminder takes children to a nearby petting farm where children can feed animals. The childminder explains that children are able to see llamas, cows, sheep, goats and pigs. In addition, children are encouraged to explore the world around them.

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17 May 2021 They collect sticks, twigs and natural objects to bring back to the setting. Children use these to make marks in mud and sand. This helps to develop children's early literacy skills. n Children share and learn to take turns with others. They show respect towards others and have good social skills. Children explore musical instruments and listen to the various sounds. The childminder plays cooperatively with children. She introduces words, such as 'bang, jingle and whoosh' as children play. Children smile and take turns to repeat the actions. n Children are creative in their play and demonstrate good imaginative skills. They imitate real life experiences through role-play games and activities. Children use dolls and toy pushchairs to imitate the childminder as they 'rock their baby to sleep'. In addition, they bake pretend cakes in the role-play kitchen. n The childminder plays alongside children during matching games and helps to

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develop children's mathematical understanding. Children are able to correctly identify different coloured animals and count how many pieces there are. n The childminder has experience of supporting children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She is able to provide action plans and tailored activities to help all children make good progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of local safeguarding procedures and practices. She develops a positive atmosphere and demonstrates a good understanding of the signs that a child might be at risk of harm. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge updated. One of the ways she does this is through completing regular training. The childminder monitors children's attendance and is aware of wider safeguarding issues. She is aware of the steps to follow in the event of an allegation being made against her or a member of the household.

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should:

n extend children's natural curiosity and model thinking skills to help them remain focused on the task.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436899 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10132339 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 18 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Dewsbury. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 4. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector tracked experiences for children and took into account their views. n The childminder and inspector completed an evaluation of an activity together. n The inspector spoke to parents to find out their views. n The childminder discussed the curriculum of the setting and what she intends for children to learn.

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Inspection activities

17 May 2021 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

17 May 2021 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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