Childminder in Calderdale

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 happy in the care of this attentive childminder. The childminder is responsive to children's needs and children develop lovely relationships with her. The childminder spends time engaging with children in a fun and playful way, which the children take great delight in. For example, they giggle as they blow and pop bubbles together.

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The provision is good

The childminder sets clear and consistent expectations for children. Children listen to the childminder's gentle reminders, that are explained clearly and in way that children understand. For example, when the childminder asks the children to come down from the fence, she explains that it is because they may get splinters in their hands and feet. Children nod and respond quickly, climbing down from the fence.

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The provision is good

Children develop good social skills and build friendships. They play cooperatively together and take turns with resources. The childminder understands what children already know and can already do. She uses this information to provide a stimulating environment and and plan enjoyable activities. This helps children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's development when they join her. She uses this information to provide good learning opportunities for children. However, the childminder does not always adapt activities to suit each child's age and stage of development. Therefore, not all children benefit fully and extend their learning to a higher level. n Children display a real sense of belonging in the childminder's home. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure when they happily arrive. They move around the indoor and outdoor environment confidently. Children choose what they want to play with, helping themselves to drinks and finding resources that they need for their play. n Children thoroughly enjoy sharing stories and singing. They listen intently to stories as the childminder reads in an expressive and exciting way. Children sing familiar songs and rhymes with confidence and enthusiasm. The childminder

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need to do better?

provides engaging storytelling and singing times to support children's listening skills, concentration and language development. n The childminder provides many opportunities to develop children's mathematical skills. She builds on what children already know by incorporating mathematics into most activities. For example, children count the number of fish in the water, compare the amount of spots on a fairy's wings and notice changes in amounts when singing number songs. n Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language

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need to do better?

11 July 2022 development. She models language clearly and consistently and introduces new words, such as 'buttercup', to help to extend their vocabulary. However, sometimes, the childminder asks a question and then answers it quickly. She sometimes asks another question before children have time to think about and respond to the questions she asks. This does not support children's thinking and speaking skills fully. n Children's behaviour in the setting is very good. The childminder models respectful relationships. For example, she uses good manners and apologises when she interrupts a child while they are counting. In turn, children are respectful to each other. They share resources without difficulty and actively seek out each others company to share experiences. n The childminder's partnerships with parents are good. Parents like the homely environment that the childminder provides for their children. They state that

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need to do better?

they know their children are well cared for. The childminder communicates effectively with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's progress and well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a safe and secure home. She places a high importance on keeping all children safe. The childminder assesses risks appropriately, and takes action to prevent children from harm. She undertakes relevant paediatric first-aid training to ensure that her knowledge and skills are always up to date. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that might indicate a child may be at risk of harm or abuse. She understands the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare, or in the event of an allegation being made about her.

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should:

n develop teaching practices to ensure that activities are tailored to each child's stage of development in order to meet the learning needs of all children n review the way questions are used to enable children to have adequate time to listen to the question, think and respond successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484900 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 10225893 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 23 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Mixinden, Halifax. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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 around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to and communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

11 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

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