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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are safe and happy at this homely setting. Children are polite and behave well. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She models good manners and children learn well from this. Children have close bonds with the childminder. They come to her for spontaneous hugs, and laugh together as she supports their play. Children welcome the childminder's involvement as they play. They respond with enthusiasm to her suggestions and comments. For example, children watch intently as she shows them how to pour water to make a waterwheel turn. They concentrate well as they carefully pour water onto the wheel and delight as it spins.

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The provision is good

The childminder builds children's self-esteem and confidence. She gives them regular praise and encouragement and recognises their achievements. For example, when children tidy up without help, she congratulates them for doing it on their own. This also helps to develop children's independence. The childminder has kept her setting open throughout the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. She has placed an emphasis on looking after children's emotional well-being. The childminder ensures that routines are consistent to help children remain settled. She nurtures children's physical well-being. For example, she offers children time outside in the fresh air and regular walks in the woods.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well. She uses her interactions and observations to identify what children can do and to plan for what they need to learn next. Children make good progress from their individual starting points in development. For example, the childminder recognises where children need extra support to join in. She adapts activities to help them. The childminder uses pictures to encourage younger children to take part in a treasure hunt. This helps to develop their sense of belonging. Older children develop their empathy as they help younger ones. n The childminder plans activities to develop children's communication skills well. She encourages children to talk and respond to her as they play and learn. For example, children learn about the importance of brushing their teeth. They use a real brush and toothpaste to clean the germs off pretend teeth. The childminder asks children about brushing their teeth at home. She models answers to

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encourage children to speak in full sentences. n Children enjoy singing songs and rhymes. The childminder reads children stories, which are linked to their interests. For example, she supports children to match toy dinosaurs to the pictures. The childminder encourages children to say the names of each dinosaur. This helps to extend their vocabulary. However, the childminder does not plan opportunities for children to look at books

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20 July 2021 independently. For example, children are not able to choose freely from a wide range of books, to enjoy looking at throughout the day. n The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills. For example, she provides objects of interest in the sand for them to count. Children count the objects accurately, touching each one as they do so. The childminder praises children and they smile at their achievements. This also helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder listens to children and responds to their interests. For example, children are fascinated about how some mothers carry babies on their backs. The childminder supports children in becoming aware of people and communities beyond their own. She shares pictures with children of mothers and babies in different countries. The childminder then supports children to make a sling to carry their 'baby' around. n Parents are full of praise for the childminder. They comment on her kindness

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and patience. Overall, the childminder supports parents to continue children's learning at home. For example, she suggests ways for parents to encourage their children's independence in managing personal hygiene. n The childminder is reflective of her practice. She researches ways in which to support children to learn. The childminder recognises that she does not consistently share information about children's achievements with all parents, especially those parents that she does not see each day. This means that not all parents are fully aware of their children's learning and development. n Partnerships with other early years providers that children also attend are effective. For example, the childminder seeks information about what children are learning at pre-school. She uses this to plan further activities for them. This gives children the opportunity to practise what they have learned at other settings they attend.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She has a secure knowledge of the signs that may indicate children are at risk of harm. The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's attendance. She knows that children's absences could be linked to safeguarding issues. The childminder understands her duty to refer any concerns to the appropriate professionals. She provides a safe environment for children. The childminder carries out regular checks of the premises and equipment to ensure children's safety. She helps children to learn about staying safe. For example, the childminder teaches children how to stay safe when using online technology.

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should:

20 July 2021 n plan more opportunities for children to develop their literacy skills and look at books independently n share information consistently about children's learning and development with all parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552417 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10174841 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in the Huddersfield area, West Yorkshire. She operates everyday, all year round, from 6am to 8pm, 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 setting 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder explained what she intends children to learn and how she helps them to make progress. n The inspector observed children, indoors and outside. She spoke to them about what they were doing. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and childminder observed children together and discussed their learning. n The inspector spoke to parents. The inspector took their views into account.

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Inspection activities

20 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

20 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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