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

The childminder, her co-childminder and assistant greet children warmly when they arrive. This helps children to feel safe, settle quickly and engage happily in the activities provided. Children explore activities with interest and curiosity. They confidently move around the environment, making choices in what they want to play with. The childminder understands the importance of allowing children time to practise and refine their skills, to be secure in their knowledge. Older children confidently hold their pencils correctly and write their own name. Younger children develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they practise picking up coloured buttons using large tweezers. They show resilience and determination to keep trying.

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The provision is good

The childminder skilfully incorporates early mathematics skills into all the activities. She helps older children to build on their number skills. The childminder introduces length, comparison and size as children play with dinosaurs. She then encourages them to identify how many there are when 'one more' is added. Older children are supported to count accurately up to 10. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She is a good role model, and is kind and thoughtful as she speaks to them. Children behave well, they learn how to share and take turns. They listen to instructions, and demonstrate a good understanding of the routine and what is expected of them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder wants all children to achieve their very best. She gathers robust information from parents when children first join the setting. The childminder invests time when children start to get to know them, and find out what they find hard and need help with. This helps to close any potential gaps in children's learning. n The childminder uses her knowledge and experience of children's development to implement an ambitious curriculum that builds on what children know and can do. She uses her assessments effectively to establish what children need to learn next. The childminder and co-childminder have a good understanding of what they need to know and do to help children's transitions on to school. n Children are generally encouraged to be independent. They put on their own shoes and coats before going outside. They wash and dry their own hands before eating. However, at times, the childminder completes tasks for children

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that they could attempt to do for themselves. For example, she tidies away resources, serves the food and only provides cups with lids on. This means that opportunities for children to extend their self-help and independence are limited during these times. n The childminder supports children to develop the social skills that they need to

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need to do better?

25 July 2022 play together. Children move on to learn how to cooperate as part of group. They concentrate on what is being taught and confidently take part in activities. However, occasionally, adults focus too much on daily routines or transitions, for example, when moving from outdoors to inside. This interrupts children's play and learning. n The childminder plans the outdoor area to support children's physical development well. Children, including those in receipt of early education funding, run with their friends, and show good balance and coordination. They jump, skip and hop and play football together. The childminder ensures that she praises children's achievements. This boosts children's self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder supports children very well in their language development. She focuses on ensuring that children are familiar with stories and rhymes. Children sing along enthusiastically to songs, such as 'Jingle Jangle Scarecrow', joining in

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need to do better?

with the actions. Older children enjoy handling books and retelling stories to their friends. n Parents are extremely complimentary about the service they receive. They say that they like the different experiences and routines their children have. Parents are happy with the good communication that they have with the childminder. The childminder shares information about children's progress to support their learning at home. n The childminder demonstrates a genuine passion for her work. She reflects on her practice and identifies areas for development. She completes mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. The childminder keeps herself up to date through research and reading, to improve her teaching skills to the highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder clearly understands her role in helping to keep children safe. She keeps up to date with changes in child protection legislation by completing mandatory training. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that may indicate a concern about children's welfare, including abuse and extremism. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns of this nature. The childminder regularly completes risk assessments of the home to minimise any risks to children. She supports her assistants well, and monitors their practice to ensure that they are aware of their role and responsibilities.

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should:

n review and revise the organisation of routines to limit disruptions to children's learning

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should:

25 July 2022 n provide further opportunities for children to do things for themselves, in order to build their independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475312 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10225905 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 9 Date of previous inspection 20 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Bradford. Her husband is also a registered childminder and there are three assistants registered at the setting. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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, the childminder and co-childminder completed a learning walk together to gather information about the experiences provided. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector interacted with the children. She took account of parents' views.

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Inspection activities

25 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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