Childminder, Out-of school day care in Kirklees

This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They build positive relationships with her and her assistant. The childminder talks to children about their life and their interests. She is keen to learn about the activities that children take part in at school and at home. Children talk to each other about how they are different and what makes them unique. They share resources and their ideas with each other. Children are kind to each other. They have mutual respect for other children and the staff who care for them.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy a wide range of activities. They make pirate masks with their own designs. The childminder praises them for their efforts. They use magnets that link together and see what objects they can find to pick up with them. Children say that they have fun with the childminder.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy spending time outdoors. They take turns to throw basketballs into hoops. They celebrate and cheer when they get the ball in the hoop. They are proud to show off their physical skills. For example, they stand on one leg to throw the ball and test out from how far away they can throw it.

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n The childminder knows the children well. She provides activities that she knows children will enjoy. She considers children's wider interests. For example, some children have a keen interest in football. The childminder provides an area outdoors for children to practise their skills together. n Children are supported to develop their social skills. The childminder and her assistant encourage and model good behaviour. They praise children when they are behaving well. For example, older children help younger children to select resources. The childminder praises children when they are kind to each other. n The childminder supports children to be independent. Children get themselves ready for outdoor play and help themselves to water when they need it. Children decide together the rules that they want everyone to follow. They display them on the wall, so that they all remember them. n The childminder and her assistant build positive relationships with parents,

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need to do better?

communicating with them regularly. For example, the childminder provides parents with information about the activities children enjoy. The childminder talks to parents about any worries or concerns they may have about their child. n The childminder uses the information she has gathered from parents to provide the best care for children. For example, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. This is because the childminder understands how to help them.

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25 February 2022 n Parents describe how happy their children are with the childminder. They describe how their children are more confident and how they have made friends. Parents say that the childminder and her assistants are patient, kind and thoughtful. n The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She researches topics online and seeks support to improve her knowledge. The childminder holds regular discussions with her assistants. They talk about what activities they can do with children. n The childminder evaluates her provision well. She gathers feedback from children and parents. The childminder observes what children are doing. She thinks about new resources or activities to plan. For example, children show an interest in helping and designing. As a result, they make their own plans to build a new fairy garden outdoors.

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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 of how to keep children safe. They understand the possible signs that indicate when a child may be at of risk of harm. There are clear reporting procedures to report concerns about children. They seek support from the local authority to learn about any local issues. The childminder talks to children about online safety. This is helping them to understand the risks associated with social media and games. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments of the environment to ensure it is safe for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343731 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10213411 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 18 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Mirfield. The childminder cares for children exclusively before and after school, and in school holidays. She operates during term time, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm to 5.45pm. She operates from 7.30am to 5.45pm during school holidays, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with three assistants on a regular basis. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector looked at testimonials from parents.

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25 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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