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 very settled and content in the childminder's care. The childminder takes time to learn children's routines. For instance, she knows how children sleep and what food they enjoy. Children build good relationships with the childminder. They go to her and enjoy a cuddle when they need comfort. The childminder places a focus on her curriculum having a positive impact on children's personal, social and emotional development.

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The provision is good

Children have good relationships with each other and learn to consider others as they play. For example, the childminder helps young children to take turns. Children learn how to climb up the slide and share when using the bicycles and cars. The childminder ensures that children have opportunities to play with other children outside of her setting, such as when she meets with other childminders. As a result, children develop good social skills, are confident and behave well. Children enjoy using the open space which the childminder offers, inside and outside. For instance, they freely move around, accessing toys and making choices in all areas.

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The provision is good

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder carefully planned how children could safely use her setting. Parents were able to drop children off safely as social distancing guidance was adhered to.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a range of activities to help children to extend their experiences. For example, children curiously explore dry rice in a tray and learn how to scoop it up with spoons and pour it. This supports their physical development. Young children become engrossed in the process. This helps children to build an interest in their learning to help them be prepared for their next stage of learning. n The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas for development. She and her assistant complete all statutory training and strive to keep their knowledge up to date. However, the childminder does not target professional development opportunities for herself and her assistant in order to help raise the quality of education to an even higher level. n The childminder occasionally works with an assistant to support her at key times during the day. She knows the requirements and what she needs to have in

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place. The childminder ensures that she knows how her setting operates and the policies she has in place, such as safeguarding. She is confident that she is able to identify and report any concerns if they arise. n The childminder knows children and their families very well. She gathers information from parents when children first start. This helps the childminder to understand what children can do and enjoy doing. Parents and children benefit

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need to do better?

6 July 2022 from visits prior to joining her. Parents state that these visits provide them with an explanation of the daily routines and allow children to adjust to the setting. They comment that the childminder supports their children with their progress. They say that she is amazing at what she does and that they are nothing but grateful for the positive influence she has had on our children lives. n The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children's progress very well. She uses these to identify any gaps in children's learning. The childminder plans a broad and ambitious curriculum which reflects children's changing interests. Children are consistently engaged in interesting activities which support their good progress across all areas of learning. For example, they spend long periods investigating with inset puzzles as they explore where the pieces fit. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills by

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narrating their play and adding new words. She uses repeated phrases, which children enjoy and can relate to. For example, the childminder uses spontaneous opportunities when children hear the train and make the sound sounds of the train as they go past the window. Children show great delight as they imitate the movement of the train.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child and who to contact. The childminder and her assistant attend safeguarding training to ensure that their knowledge is up to date. The childminder has a written safeguarding policy in place that includes information about the use of mobile phones. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment. She identifies any potential hazards and removes them to make sure that the setting is safe for the children to play. The childminder has a range of hygiene measures in place to ensure the health and safety of children attending.

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should:

n focus on how professional development opportunities can be used to raise the quality of the already good practice to an outstanding level

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345847 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10063973 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 14 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Linthwaite, Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and from 8.30am to 4pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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 learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request. n The inspector carried out an observation and discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of several parents' views.

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Inspection activities

6 July 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

6 July 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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