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 Met

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The provision is good

Children have trusting relationships with the childminder and other adults in the setting. They are happy and settled, and enjoy their time in their care. The childminder places a strong focus on children's well-being. Children are confident, relaxed and move around the home deciding what they want to play with. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Children often go to the childminder for cuddles of reassurance. The childminder skilfully supports children to engage in purposeful play and learning experiences. Children of different ages play and learn together well. For example, they build with magnetic blocks. Children are supported by the childminder to make tall towers and then knock them down. This supports their physical skills and spatial awareness.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. He continually provides a dialogue as children play. When children say single words or simple sentences, he puts these into a full sentence. As children progress, he asks questions to encourage them to speak. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and is a very good role model. Young children are familiar with the daily routines. They respond well to the childminder's encouragement and praise. The childminder sensitively helps children to learn how to share toys and resources. He actively promotes tolerance, respect and kindness at all times.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gathers a range of information from parents when children start. He finds out about children's routines, likes and dislikes, and what they can do. The childminder and his co-childminder provide a curriculum that builds on what children already know. This helps children's future learning and readiness for school. n Children take part in activities that help to strengthen the small muscles in their hands. They excitedly take part in group messy-play activities. The childminder understands that this helps children to prepare for early writing. Younger children develop good hand-to-eye coordination when persevering to build a wooden train track together. n Overall, the childminder supports children to develop an understanding of what makes them unique. They talk to each other about their families and things that they do at home. However, adults do not always use children's individual names

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need to do better?

when speaking to them. For instance, they often refer to children as 'love'. This means that children are not always recognised as individuals. n Children, including those in receipt of early education funding, learn independence skills. For instance, they confidently put their own shoes on before playing outdoors. Children make choices and decisions about what they do, and help themselves to resources that meet their interests. They follow good hygiene

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25 July 2022 routines, which contributes to their overall good health. n Children have many opportunities to develop their literacy skills. Stories are very important in the childminder's provision. Children pick different books and take them to the childminder to share. However, occasionally, the childminder does not always capture the interest and focus of all children. Therefore, at times, some children become distracted and a little disengaged. n The childminder and his co-childminder promote children's physical well-being. For example, children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air. They go on regular local walks to the park. These experiences help children to learn about the world around them. Furthermore, the childminder promotes children's understanding of festivals and celebrations. This helps to prepare children for life in modern Britain. n Partnerships with parents are a true strength of the setting. The childminder and

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his co-childminder hold daily discussions with parents, and share their children's achievements and next steps in their learning. Parents' comments are very positive. They appreciate the care and attention that the childminder and his co- childminder give to their children, and the friendly advice and guidance that they offer. n The childminder keeps up to date with training to refresh his skills and knowledge, which in turn benefits the children's care and learning. He works closely with other adults in the setting to review and evaluate their practice. The childminder supports his assistant well, and monitors their practice to ensure that they are aware of their role and responsibilities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed relevant safeguarding training and has a clear understanding of what would make him concerned about a child's welfare. He knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and who to report concerns to. The childminder implements robust policies and procedures well. He shares them with parents to ensure that they understand his commitment to promoting their children's welfare. The childminder carries out risk assessments of the premises to ensure the safety of the children in his care.

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should:

n ensure that children are recognised as individuals and referred to by their name n enhance the organisation of group activities to ensure that they meet each child's needs and maintain their interest.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546853 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10247440 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 18 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. He lives in the Oakenshaw area of Bradford. His wife 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. He 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 setting 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 setting. n The childminder, his co-childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk across all areas of the setting to understand how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed a range of activities and evaluated the impact of the quality of education on children's learning. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including the suitability of adults living in the household and first-aid qualifications. n The inspector interacted with the children and 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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