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 Met

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The provision is good

Toddlers play with increasing confidence and move in a range of ways. For instance, they squat with steadiness to pick up a ball and rise to their feet without using their hands. Toddlers show how they can throw a ball, pick this up and place it back in the box. They climb onto the settee unaided. This is because they feel secure knowing the childminder is nearby. Toddlers walk upstairs, two feet to each step, while holding the childminder's hand. Babies have adequate floor space to experience tummy and back time. They sit on the floor supported and attempt to reach forward for objects. Children show their physical development and what they have learned and can do.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a very warm and welcoming, home-from-home environment. Children show that they feel safe and happy here. For example, babies wake from sleep contently. Toddlers frequently go to the childminder for cuddles as they play. The childminder has high expectations for children. She works well with her co-childminder and they are both good role models. Together, they implement age-appropriate boundaries and routines and teach children how to manage their feelings. The childminder keeps children busy and engaged in experiences using their interests. Children also initiate their own play ideas. They behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans opportunities for physical play through her daily curriculum. She offers exercise frequently both indoors and outdoors. The childminder supports children's well-being from a young age. She helps them to develop their core strength, stability, balance and coordination skills. The childminder prepares children well for the next stage of their education. n Children have opportunities to plant seeds and watch them grow. The childminder plans trips to the local duck pond and park. She points out features of the environment during these outings, enhancing children's vocabulary. For instance, she names trees, plants and vehicles that children see. The childminder supports children to learn about nature and the world around them. n Children make good progress. The childminder uses her assessments of children's learning well from the start. She knows what they can do and what she wants them to learn next.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's communication skills well. For example, she provides commentary to toddlers as they play. The childminder names objects as toddlers pick them up, such as ball and car. She praises children's spoken words to encourage their language further. n The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. Toddlers show how they have developed strong loving bonds with the

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need to do better?

14 February 2022 childminder and affectionately call her 'Nanna'. They know that they sit in the highchair to enjoy their healthy meals. The childminder shows warmth and affection to children. n Parents' written comments show how they have built trusting relationships with the childminder. For example, they write how they are grateful for the care afforded to their child, and how reassured they are as new parents that their young children are in 'safe hands'. n The childminder encourages parents to use their first language when speaking to their children at home. She then makes good use of books, songs and rhymes to help children to understand new words and sentences. The childminder celebrates multilingualism in her setting. n The childminder counts with children as they climb the steps to go upstairs. She counts the number of balls and cars children play with. The childminder includes mathematics as part of everyday activities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder keeps her mandatory training up to date. For instance, she completes paediatric first-aid and child protection courses. However, the childminder has not pursued her own professional development fully to drive outcomes for children even higher.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to keep children safe from harm. She is aware of a range of safeguarding issues, including the risks to children from extreme views and behaviour. The childminder knows how to identify the possible signs of abuse. She understands how to respond promptly to any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder knows how to report any allegations about herself or another adult to the relevant authorities. She closely supervises children and makes sure that they are always in her sight and hearing. Children play in a safe environment.

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should:

n explore training opportunities to enhance professional development that benefits children further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419350 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10221329 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 8 Date of previous inspection 11 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder cares for children with another registered childminder.

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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 The inspector and the childminder discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact this has had on children's learning. n Children approached the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the children and the childminder. n Parents shared their written views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

14 February 2022 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

14 February 2022 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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