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 safe and happy in this warm and welcoming setting. They enjoy secure attachments with the childminder, who is kind and interacts positively with them. The childminder skilfully asks children questions to extend their thinking. For example, when building a train track, the childminder helps children to think about what pieces they might like to use to connect the track. Children play cooperatively together to build the track and develop close friendships. The childminder has high expectations for all children and wants them to be prepared for their future learning. She provides a homely environment where children can choose what they would like to play with. This helps children to build their confidence and independence.

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The provision is good

Children are inquisitive and show positive attitudes towards their learning. They ask questions and are keen to know more. For example, children are interested in wildlife and birds. They enjoy looking for different birds in the childminder's garden and identify these in books. Children show a great deal of perseverance and determination when completing tasks of their own choosing, such as dressing dolls ready to take them on a picnic. Children are aware of the childminder's expectations and boundaries in place. For instance, children help to tidy away the toys that they have been playing with before choosing something else to get out. Children are well behaved and polite.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has established excellent links with additional settings that children attend. She knows what children are learning at the local pre-school and plans her activities to complement this. This ensures that there is a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder knows the children that she cares for well. She confidently talks about children's individual characters and what makes them unique. The childminder knows where children are in their development and supports their learning when they play. However, sometimes, background noise, such as music, distracts children from their play. This does not fully support children's listening and attention skills to the highest level. n Children learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. As children play with pretend food, the childminder helps them to understand which foods are healthy and unhealthy, and why. Children talk about the importance of

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eating a healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables, and the need to brush their teeth every day. n Children are active and spend time outside each day in the childminder's garden or at the local park. This helps children to develop their physical skills and confidence as they run, climb and balance on apparatus.

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need to do better?

10 June 2022 n The childminder successfully supports children's mathematical development. Children are able to count, estimate, compare and have a go at simple problem- solving. For instance, children guess how many cups are in three stacks. The childminder supports children to work out how many cups they have in total by introducing simple addition. n Children learn about the world around them through the various visits and outings that the childminder plans. Children describe how they enjoy picking blackberries on a walk and using them to bake a cake back at the childminder's house. Children look for familiar buildings and logos when they go for walks and are out in childminder's car. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares what children are learning with parents through regular discussions. She is supportive and offers parents advice on how they can enhance their children's learning at home.

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n Parents highly recommend the childminder. They say that their children are happy attending the setting and have a good connection with the childminder. Parents describe the setting as being 'wonderful' and 'home like'. Children enjoy lots of activities, which help them to develop. n The childminder completes training regularly to keep her knowledge and skills current. She brings what she has learned back into her setting to support children's learning. For example, the childminder has attended an information session at the local school about helping children to be prepared for the transition to school. She has used this to inform her curriculum. n Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder reflects on the activities and experiences that she provides for the children. She evaluates how successful experiences are, and makes improvements to keep them fun and exciting for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder takes appropriate measures to keep the children in her care safe, including completing regular checks of her home and garden. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through completing regular training. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of harm, including from radicalisation and female genital mutilation. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's safety or welfare.

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should:

n consider the impact of background noise, such as music, on children's listening and attention skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 512142 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10064005 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 24 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Oakenshaw, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates during term time from 8.30am to 5.30pm on Friday, and during school holidays from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. She holds an early years qualification at level 4.

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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 completed a learning walk to understand how the curriculum is organised. n A joint evaluation of an activity was conducted by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n Children interacted with and spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector looked at written feedback provided by parents to gather their views and opinions about the setting.

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Inspection activities

10 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

10 June 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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