Childminder in Kirklees

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She describes how she intends to deliver exciting activities and learning opportunities to build upon children's skills and knowledge. n The childminder describes how she will secure good partnerships with parents. She explains how she will regularly update them on their child's progress. The childminder intends to find out what children are learning at home and at school. She plans to use this information to support children's continuous learning. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to support children's early language skills. She explains how she will model words during her interactions with them. She describes how she will use a wide variety of books and other activities to further support language development. n The childminder explains how she will support children's understanding of the

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importance of living a healthy lifestyle. She plans to offer a variety of healthy food, snacks and drinks. The childminder understands children need regular fresh air. She explains how she will provide activities in the garden and make regular trips to the local park. n The childminder describes how she will find out what children already know and can do when they first start. She shares how she will work alongside parents to gather this information. The childminder explains how she will use this information to plan the next steps in children's learning. n The childminder explains how she will support her assistant and evaluate her provision. She explains how she will seek further training to support him in his role. The childminder understands the importance of keeping abreast of any changes. She explains how she regularly researches this and takes advice from local authority representatives. n Through discussion, the childminder and her assistant show they have a secure

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knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. They describe the action they would take should they have any concerns that a child may not be safe. They demonstrate a very good understanding of wider safeguarding issues. This includes children being exposed to online grooming, exploitation and other extremist behaviours and views. n The childminder describes how she will support children to develop positive attitudes towards each other. She explains how she will help children to develop skills, such as sharing and taking turns as they play.

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8 December 2021 There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 2520475 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10215011 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 12 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 2019. She lives in the Springwood area of Huddersfield and works with an assistant. The childminder is open all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed parts of the premises the childminder intends to use for childminding. n The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder and others living in the household. n The inspector determined how the childminder plans to deliver educational programmes in the early years age group, including the activities, experiences and resources she will offer. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation relating to health and safety, including policies and risk assessments. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and assistant to assess their knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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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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8 December 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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