Hirst, Michelle Georgina Catherine

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

Children are polite, and they behave well. They form trusting and secure relationships with the childminder. Children lead their own learning, and they are well prepared for their next stage in learning. They develop good mathematical skills and use number language as they play. Children make comparison between weight and volumes during activities, such as sand and water play. The childminder wants children to prepare well for their eventual move to school and to build solid learning foundations. She provides experiences that include opportunities for children to participate in dam-building activities. Children learn about the flow of the water and guess how many more rocks are needed to stop the water. They use words, such as 'pour', 'flow' and 'absorb'. This helps to enrich children's vocabulary.

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The provision is good

Children show good communication and recall skills. They listen and respond to questions that are asked. Children talk about a recent outing to the seaside, including having fun on a fairground ride. Children pour water between different- sized containers and jugs in the outside area. The childminder talks to children about how she can see the water overflowing into the large jug. She uses descriptive words and draws children's attention to the bubbles forming in the sand. The childminder offers explanations to children about what is happening when the two properties mix together.

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need to do better?

n Despite the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder has continued to work in partnership with parents. Although parents are no longer able to enter the premises, she has implemented a new online learning portal. This allows her to keep in touch with parents and to share information about what their children's learning and development needs. n Children develop good-physical skills. They participate in exciting ball games, including sports games, such as rugby. Children begin to recognise the impact of physical exercise has on their bodies. For instance, they comment that they are tired after lots of running around and they drink water to re-energise themselves. n The childminder offers guidance and support for her assistants. They complete regular training and share practice ideas. The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting her assistants' well-being. For example, she arranges

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supervision sessions and robust induction procedures. This helps to maintain her assistants' good-teaching skills. n The childminder is reflective. She has a detailed self-evaluation in place, and she continually reviews her overall practice. The childminder captures the views of parents and of children to help her identify any emerging gaps in practice. n The highly qualified childminder completes observations and assessments of

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need to do better?

7 July 2021 children's learning. She knows children well and understands where they are in their development. The childminder pretends to encounter problems and encourages them to help her to solve them. Children test out their ideas. The childminder offers gentle reminders about previous approaches they have tried. This helps to support children's thinking skills. n The childminder talks to children about their own experiences and family life. However, children have less experience of understanding about other cultures, beliefs and traditions. n Children use a wide range of mark-making materials. For example, they use chalks and talk to the childminder about the different colours they use. Children smile as they tell the childminder that they have created a rainbow. n Despite the COVID-19 restrictions, children's self-care skills are developing well. The childminder has worked with parents to support children to develop their

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toilet-training skills and to limit the use of comforters, such as dummies. This helps to promote children's independence and develops children's speech development. However, children do not always show increasing levels of self- confidence when speaking to others. n The childminder encourages children to follow good standards of hygiene. Children learn about healthy choices and participate in the preparation of meals. During outings, children enjoy healthy picnics. They learn about what foods are good for their bodies. This helps to promote children's understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has clear policies and procedures in place. She continually attends training and shares information in relation to current guidance with her assistants. The childminder provides a safe and a secure environment for children. This includes robust risk assessment and checking the identity of visitors. The childminder ensures all those living and working on the premises are suitable. The childminder has a very good understanding of the possible indicators of abuse and of the steps to follow in the event of an allegation being made against her or a household member. The childminder is aware of wider safeguarding issues, particularly in relation to the rise of concerns following COVID-19 restrictions, such as the impact of domestic violence and parental mental health.

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should:

n enhance children's awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and others n build on children's social interactions with others and help to enhance their self-

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381567 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10198594 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 18 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 21 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Birstall, near Batley. She operates her provision all year round from 6.45am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 6. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children. The childminder works with assistants.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together, and they discussed the childminder's curriculum and what she intends children to learn. n The childminder and the inspector completed an evaluation of an activity together. n Children's and parents' views were captured throughout the inspection. n The inspector reviewed documentation that supports the safe and efficient running of the setting, including suitability checks for those adults working or living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

7 July 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

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