Childminder in Kirklees

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She completes regular training to keep her knowledge and skills current. She shared examples of how she assesses what children know and can do and how she uses this information to plan for children's next steps in learning. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. Arrangements are in place to ensure daily risk assessments are carried out to ensure risks to children are effectively minimised. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she helps children to develop positive relationships and how she incorporates sharing, turn taking, and respect for others. She also encourages

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children to develop an understanding of how their behaviour may impact on others. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating, being physically active and spending time outdoors. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on working in close partnership with parents and carers. She has clear procedures in place to ensure she gathers all relevant information to help children settle and to provide continuity of care.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 310890 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10117217 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 0 Date of previous inspection 11 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1984 and lives in Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder. n The inspector discussed safeguarding arrangements with the childminder and observed the indoor and outdoor play spaces. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents the childminder uses when caring for children. n The inspector took account of written and verbal feedback, from both parents and children, during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

10 August 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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10 August 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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