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 happy at the setting and form secure bonds with the childminder and her assistant. Children talk about what they enjoy, such as books, the toy kitchen and playing with their friends. Children also have opportunities to make friends outside of the setting, which promotes their social development. They meet regularly with other childminder groups for activities and outings.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant have high expectations for children's behaviour and learning. As a result, all children at the setting make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder and her assistant praise and encourage positive behaviour, such as sharing and taking turns. Children are very well behaved and have a positive attitude to learning. They eagerly participate in all activities and concentrate for extended periods when drawing, chalking and painting.

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The provision is good

Children's language, communication and vocabulary are particularly well promoted. They take part in lots of discussion, story times and singing activities, including singing during handwashing and tidying away routines.

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The provision is good

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents do not routinely spend time in the setting. However, the new routine works well in helping children to separate quickly and smoothly from their parents when they arrive.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant implement a well-designed curriculum which supports children to make good progress in all areas of learning. Activities are well planned and take account of children's individual needs and next steps. The childminder and her assistant provide a stimulating and accessible environment that also promotes independent learning and exploration. n The childminder and her assistant know the children in their care very well and are responsive to their needs. For example, the childminder and her assistant quickly notice when children may need the potty or toilet. Children are well supported with their care routines. As well as receiving good support with toileting, they are also afforded appropriate privacy. n Children's individuality and self-esteem are developing well. They learn about what makes them unique and special as they compare similarities and differences between themselves and their friends. For example, they compare

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eye and hair colours, hair types and differences in their clothes. Appropriate resources and discussions also help children to learn about different cultural backgrounds. n Children thoroughly enjoy learning about people who help us. The childminder

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13 January 2022 and her assistant frequently check what children have learned by asking appropriate questions to check their knowledge and understanding. For example, they ask children questions about how they can keep themselves safe and if they can remember the emergency telephone number, which they can. n Children are confident to bring their own ideas to activities and tell the childminder what they would like to paint, even when that differs from what is pre-planned. This supports children's creativity and expressive arts and design skills. Children also learn about colour mixing and discuss that when they mix red and yellow paint, they make orange. Children's mathematical skills are also developing well. They use number names and count during games. They also learn about time as they observe a clock to identify snack, lunch and home time. n Children are beginning to understand what makes them healthy. They are

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provided with nutritious meals, snacks and drinks throughout the day. When discussing fruit and vegetables, children talk about vegetables that their grandparents grow. n The childminder works well in partnership with parents and carers to ensure that they are kept fully informed of their child's development and progress. Parents say that they are very happy with the care their children receive and that their children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder and her assistant use the local authority 'Start' initiative to support children with transitions to nursery or school. n The childminder's assistant is well supported. There is a comprehensive induction procedure and an ongoing supervision process in place. The childminder and her assistant have a positive and caring attitude and strive to provide high-quality inclusive care for all children. They have a positive attitude

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to continuous professional development and access relevant training courses.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's welfare. They demonstrate that they would be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and neglect, and they know how to act to safeguard children. There was a slight delay in the childminder making a recent referral to children's services and she has since adapted her safeguarding procedure. The home is secure and generally safe. However, since moving house, the childminder has not considered the possible risks relating to the stair banister or the low-level glass in the kitchen and greenhouse.

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should:

n assess risks in relation to low-level glass in the kitchen and greenhouse, as well

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13 January 2022 as possible risks posed by the stair banister. Take all reasonable steps to remove or minimise risks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2544584 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10217904 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in the Whitley area of Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 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 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received from the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and her assistant spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided by the childminder and her assistant and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, the assistant and the children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the

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childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting by leaving written comments for the inspector.

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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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