Childminder in Kirklees

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role to keep children safe. Her knowledge of current safeguarding issues is up to date. The childminder has a good awareness of how to keep children safe online. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child's welfare. Her home is safe and well maintained. n The childminder knows the importance of building up good relationships with parents. She describes how she will help parents to support their children at home. The childminder discusses how she will work with parents to identify children's next steps in learning from their starting points. n The childminder recognises how she can care for children with different learning needs. She values the importance of children respecting differences between themselves and others. The childminder knows how to create positive relationships in her setting. n The childminder knows how to create learning opportunities to support children's

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development. She understands how to plan a challenging range of activities to help children build on their knowledge and skills. The childminder recognises the importance of preparing children for starting school. n The childminder demonstrates how she would support children's health and safety. She is aware of how to provide opportunities to teach them how to stay safe, such as when crossing the road. The childminder knows the importance of encouraging good hygiene practices. n The childminder knows the importance of developing children's language skills. She understands how to support children with their speech. The childminder describes how she will give children opportunities to talk about what they have seen and experienced.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560923 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10190646 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Dewsbury. She operates all year round from 3.30pm to 7pm on Monday to Friday and from 7.30am to 7pm on Saturday and Sunday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n Discussions between the inspector and the childminder focused on the childminder's understanding of the early years statutory requirements. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of safeguarding issues and how she would report a concern. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of suitability checks, qualification certificates and a range of policies.

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13 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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13 July 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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