Childminder in Kirklees

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's setting and are happy and settled. During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder has taken into consideration the fact that it may take children longer to settle on their return. By talking to parents and agreeing the best way to manage this, they have quickly settled back into familiar routines.

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The provision requires improvement

Children form strong attachments with the childminder and this helps them to feel safe and secure. House rules teach older children about expected behaviours and set clear boundaries. Younger children learn about the importance of sharing and taking turns.

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The provision requires improvement

The curriculum builds on what children know and can do to ensure that they make good progress. Children are busy and active learners, who are well supported by the childminder. She responds to their interests to keep them motivated to learn. She uses activities and daily routines to encourage children's communication and language. She listens to young children, repeating words with the correct pronunciation. Children learn new words and their meaning, which helps to extend their vocabulary. For example, children place dolls in pushchairs with their legs in the air and they learn which is the right way up and when they are 'upside down'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's approach to managing risks to children is not robust. She maintains a good balance between allowing children to take risks and test their abilities as they climb and jump. She considers the safety of toys and equipment that children use. For example, she removes smaller nesting dolls to make sure the activity is safe for the age and stage of children. However, she does not successfully manage all risks in her home. Cleaning materials are not safely out of children's reach and pet feeding bowls are accessible on the kitchen floor. She understands that there is a risk but has not taken action to address this. Although children are supervised during the inspection, full consideration has not been given to when she is caring for more children and how she will keep them safe. n The childminder understands children's capabilities and how to build on their skills and identify next steps in learning. Daily routines encourage young

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children's growing independence. They learn how to hold a spoon and feed themselves, with increasing control and coordination. Children gain an understanding of their own needs when toilet training. The childminder ensures that the potty is easily accessible and she offers gentle reminders throughout the day. This encourages children to gain increasing control over their bladders and bowels.

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12 May 2021 n The childminder supports young children to learn to solve problems. She passes children rings to stack in order of size, modelling how to stack them correctly. She then allows children to have a go, offering guidance when needed. For example, she asks, 'Where is the purple ring? Maybe try that one.' The childminder then sits back, watching children as they select the rings independently. Children persevere well, selecting different rings when they realise they have the wrong order. The childminder builds on their interest well. She provides opportunities for them to hone their skills by introducing stacking cups and nesting dolls. n Children learn about shape and size and explore concepts such as 'bigger' and 'smaller'. The childminder introduces positional language, such as 'inside', when playing with a set of two nesting dolls. Children show good physical strength and coordination as they connect and twist two matching parts of the same size to

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make the doll. n Parents report on how well the childminder and her assistant support children. They talk of the new skills they can see their children are learning and of the progress they are making over time, particularly in their language development and physical independence. The childminder quickly identifies and makes parents aware of any gaps in children's development. She works well with professionals, following any agreed strategies for children that require additional support. n The childminder shares information with other settings that children attend. This helps to track their development and gives a more detailed account of their learning across the settings. n The childminder does not successfully reflect on practice to identify weaknesses, such as risks in the home. Nor does she broaden her knowledge and skills through professional development opportunities in order to deepen her knowledge of children's learning to strengthen the curriculum she plans.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has improved her knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty and her role within it, to prevent people being drawn into terrorism. She understands how to make a referral should she have any concerns. The childminder and her assistant know the possible indicators of abuse and neglect. They understand the importance of making timely referrals to get children and their families help and support. They know what to do if a safeguarding allegation is made against them or a member of their household. They have attended paediatric first-aid training and keep their knowledge updated. This ensures that they have the appropriate knowledge and skills to deal with any accidents or emergencies.

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Due date

revisit risk assessments to ensure that all risks are considered, identified and that appropriate action is taken to effectively minimise risks before the children arrive at the setting. 19/05/2021

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should:

n take time to reflect on practice and evaluate the quality of provision for children, identifying any areas of improvement that will have the biggest impact on children's care and learning n engage in professional development opportunities to continuously update knowledge and skills and enhance curriculum planning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY296099 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10124845 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 15 Date of previous inspection 13 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder 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 childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and have taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she organises her home and supports children's learning and development. n The inspector and childminder evaluated the quality of teaching and children's learning during an activity delivered by the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector talked to the assistant about his roles and responsibilities. n The inspector talked to parents and carers by telephone and during the visit and took account of their written feedback.

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Inspection activities

12 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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12 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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