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

The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children. They develop warm and trusting relationships with her and respond to her kind and caring approach. Children enjoy their time at the childminder's house. Parents and carers describe the setting as a 'home from home'. Children are confident to explore the well-organised environment and quickly settle into play.

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The provision is good

Children explore the world around them. They go on regular outings, such as trips to local museums, parks, the library and playgroup. The childminder is keen for children to meet others and develop their confidence in social situations. Children are proud of their work which is on display as part of a local exhibition. They discuss how they made crowns as part of their learning about the Queen's platinum jubilee and how they hosted a party as part of Eid celebrations. Children develop a breadth of knowledge in all areas and learn the skills they need to succeed in life.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows what children can do and what they need to learn next. She plans activities that are relevant to children's level of development, and they make progress from their starting points. The childminder wants children to develop their independence. For example, she encourages them to 'have a go' at putting on their coats and using scissors independently. Children open their own food packaging and wash their hands ready for lunchtime.

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need to do better?

n Songs, rhymes and stories are at the heart of the curriculum. The childminder enthusiastically reads stories to excited and engaged children. As children are frequently exposed to books. They talk confidently about familiar stories and join in with singing nursery rhymes. Children develop a love of reading, which helps to develop their language skills. Furthermore, the childminder shares the books that children read with parents so that they can enhance this love and interest in stories at home. n The childminder values the importance of children developing their communication and language skills. Curious children ask lots of questions, and the childminder happily answers these. The experiences that children receive help to develop their language skills and teach them new words. However, the childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to develop children's speech sounds and their pronunciation of words. This means that

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some children do not make as rapid progress with their communication and language skills. n Children display a can-do attitude. They are curious and motivated to learn and find out new things. The childminder makes the most of teaching opportunities to develop children's knowledge and skills. For example, children learn the

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8 June 2022 French and German words for 'dad' and find countries that they have visited on the globe. The childminder encourages children to explore what happens when they mix colours together while painting. They use technology to research topics online while supervised by the childminder, who is aware of how to keep children safe online. n Children have opportunities for mathematical development. They sing songs about number and can count down one by one. The childminder skilfully incorporates counting into play and uses objects to help children to develop their knowledge of shape. Children talk confidently about properties of shapes when they create artwork. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and say that they are well informed about their children's time at the setting. For instance, they receive updates about what children have enjoyed doing during the day. The childminder informs parents about links to relevant websites, books and local initiatives to help to

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support children's learning. However, parents are not always fully informed about the specific skills that their child is working on with the childminder. They do not always have the relevant information needed to fully support and extend their children's learning at home. n Children behave well. The childminder discusses acceptable behaviour through the use of stories and encourages children to think about how certain behaviours can make others feel. Children show compassion and empathy for each other. They are keen to help each other and assist their friends to remove their shoes when they arrive at the setting. n The childminder has a clear and ambitious vision for her setting and is committed to providing high-quality care and education for children. She has extensive plans for developing the environment when she moves premises. The childminder networks with other local childminders and undertakes training to

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues. She is aware of the signs which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows how to respond to concerns about children's welfare and how to refer these to relevant agencies. This helps to protect children's welfare and keep them safe. Children are supervised effectively. They practise regular fire evacuation procedures, and the childminder and her family are aware of security measures to minimise risks to children. For instance, they ensure that external doors are locked at all times to prohibit any unknown persons gaining entry.

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should:

8 June 2022 n implement further support for children to be able to develop their communication and language skills, particularly with their speech sound development and pronunciation of words n continue to develop ways in which parents are provided with support to extend children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2574483 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10225993 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers care to older children in the school holidays. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and has qualified teacher status.

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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 childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

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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