Childminder in Kirklees

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of helping children to feel secure and happy. She describes the importance of making strong relationships with children. The childminder explains how she helps children feel safe. She discusses how she works with parents to ensure that children settle quickly. Parents are very happy with the care and learning that the childminder provides. They comment on her warm and caring nature. n The childminder explains that she has high expectations for children's behaviour. She describes how she encourages children to be kind and considerate to each other. The childminder understands the importance of helping children to talk about their emotions. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how children learn and develop. She explains how she uses children's interests to help her plan activities. For example, the childminder describes how she provides pouring and

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filling activities, to support children to develop their small-muscle skills. n The childminder understands the importance of developing children's communication and language skills. She describes how she models language to help children expand their vocabulary. The childminder explains children sing and share books throughout the day. She understands how important this is to support children's language development further. n The childminder explains how she helps children to make healthy lifestyle choices. She provides nutritious snacks and meals. The childminder describes how children learn the importance of regular and thorough handwashing. She discusses how she encourages children to be physically active. For example, the childminder plans opportunities for children to play outdoors and visit the park. n The childminder provides a safe environment. She describes how she organises it to meet the needs of children. The childminder explains how she encourages

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children to be independent. For example, she discusses how children can choose from a broad and varied range of accessible resources. n The childminder understands her responsibilities to ensure that all children are safe. She knows the actions she must take if she had a concern about a child's welfare or safety. The childminder has a secure knowledge of broader safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation and online safety. She explains how she helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, the childminder teaches children that their body belongs to them. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She describes how she has maintained contact during the the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The childminder explains how this ensured continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder shows a commitment to her ongoing professional development.

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This provision meets requirements

She keeps her knowledge up to date through online training. The childminder also takes part in network meetings, alongside other professionals.

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This provision meets requirements

12 October 2021 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 EY553744 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10174837 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 10 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 West Lepton area of Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification equivalent to 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 The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation.

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12 October 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 October 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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