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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are confident and happy. They show delight when the childminder interacts with them. This means that children come to the setting eagerly and are very much 'at home' in the setting. Children become absorbed in their learning as they play with toys that spark their interest and curiosity. For example, children show good concentration skills as they manipulate and create with play dough. The childminder and her assistant have high expectations for children's behaviour. They provide children with clear and consistent behavioural boundaries. Children share and take turns, play alongside each other very well and are polite. They learn the difference between right and wrong and avoid conflict and disputes.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant support children to develop strong communication and language skills. They listen carefully to children and respond immediately, repeating their words back to them. The childminder introduces new words, such as for shapes and colours. This extends even the youngest children's language skills and, as a result, they make good progress in this area of their development. Children talk about their feelings and emotions and confidently describe what makes them feel sad. Children receive lots of encouragement and this helps to raise their self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about children's routines and capabilities on entry. She uses this information to help children to make a smooth transfer into her setting. The childminder uses her knowledge and experience of children's development to plan activities to help them make good progress, including those in receipt of early education funding. n Overall, the childminder provides a broad curriculum to teach children a good range of skills and knowledge. She uses children's interests to plan learning experiences. Although all children are making good progress, the learning intentions for some activities are not precise enough to maximise children's learning at every opportunity. n The childminder encourages children to take risks in climbing and balancing to help them develop spatial awareness and build on their physical skills. She plans regular outings to local parks, nature trails and farms. This supports children's

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knowledge and understanding of the world around them. In particular, the childminder recognises the impact that COVID-19 has had on children's wider experiences outside of the home. As a result, children are developing a deeper understanding of the world around them. n The childminder is led by what children want to do. She responds well to their changing interests and readily moves on to something else when she notices children tiring of an activity. Young children match number shapes and sing

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7 June 2022 rhymes that help them understand simple numbers. However, the childminder does not always use opportunities that arise naturally through play and routines to further develop children's mathematical understanding of counting. n Children's emerging literacy skills are well supported. The childminder helps children to be inquisitive about what is happening. The childminder's assistant reads with enthusiasm. Younger children turn the pages independently and point excitedly to the pictures. Children of different ages play and learn together well. This helps children's future learning and readiness for school. n Children have access to healthy snacks and fresh drinking water. The childminder encourages them to eat the healthy options from their lunch boxes, which are provided from home. The childminder encourages children to learn self-care routines. For example, she reminds children to wash their hands after

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going to the toilet. Older children develop their growing independence skills. For example, they put on their own coats before going outside. n Parents' comments are overwhelmingly positive. Parents appreciate the care and attention that the childminder gives to their children, and the friendly advice and guidance that she offers. n The childminder and her assistant reflect on their practice and demonstrate a good capacity to improve. They complete mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. The childminder understands how engaging in purposeful professional development opportunities will help to improve her teaching skills to the highest level.

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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 safeguarding and their role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. They are aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and know how to report concerns about children's welfare correctly, to maintain their overall welfare. The childminder reviews risk assessments and promotes children's safety in the home effectively. She supports her assistant well and monitors his practice to ensure he is aware of his role and responsibilities. The childminder ensures that all suitability checks are in place for everyone in her home.

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should:

n strengthen planning to ensure that learning intent is precise for individual children to enable them to make the best possible progress n provide more opportunities for children to develop their understanding of counting through their play and routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476912 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10225906 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 5 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in East Bierley, West Yorkshire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am until 4.30pm, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. The childminder 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 The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to check the safety of the premises and to gather information about the experiences provided. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector interacted with the children. She took account of parents' views expressed through written feedback.

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Inspection activities

7 June 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

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