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 happy and confident in this caring and nurturing setting. They adore the childminder and her assistant. Children develop strong friendships and behave extremely well. They talk confidently to visitors. They tell the inspector about a wedding they are going to. Children feel safe in the care of the childminder and her assistant.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy plenty of uninterrupted time to play imaginatively and explore. They are eager to learn, enjoy learning and show high levels of concentration. Children are observant and notice a cat on the shed roof in the garden. The childminder is highly responsive to the children's immediate interests and engages them in conversation. Children talk with the childminder about who they think the cat might belong to and what it is doing.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant have high expectations of children, overall. They create social learning experiences for children and teach them life skills. Children learn to make pizzas for their lunch. They independently roll the dough into thin, round shapes and grate the cheese carefully. Children show kindness and share the cheese equally. They develop their understanding of the time it takes to cook the pizzas in the oven. Children learn to set the timer and tell the assistant, 'It's beeping, so it's ready'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant provide an inclusive environment for all children. They take children on visits to local restaurants to experience different foods, traditions and celebrations. Children learn about the local community and develop a good understanding of diversity. Children's individuality and culture are valued, supported and understood. n The childminder and her assistant teach mathematics particularly well. For example, they support children's understanding of number, shape, quantity and simple fractions. Children recognise different shapes, cut food in halves and quarters and count in order. They also recognise how many items there are, without counting them. Children hold up three fingers and confidently state, 'Three'. n Children speak clearly and express themselves using well-constructed sentences. The childminder and her assistant use a range of strategies to promote children's language and speaking skills. They engage children in conversations,

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need to do better?

give them plenty of time to speak and reinforce what they say. However, at times, the childminder and her assistant do not consistently introduce new words during play. This does not further extend children's already good language and vocabulary skills.

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need to do better?

13 September 2022 n Children develop a strong understanding of where food comes from. They go on trips with the childminder and her assistant to the local farm. Children enjoy collecting eggs from the hens to use in their cooking activities. They know where eggs come from. The childminder also takes the children on outings to broaden their experiences. For example, she takes them to the theatre in nearby towns to see performances of familiar children's stories. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder and the support that she and her assistant provide. They are kept informed about their children's learning. Parents describe how the childminder and her assistant create a fun, educational environment and are attentive to their children's development. Parents state how their children have 'developed in many ways and progressed immensely'. n Children are curious and motivated in their learning. They display high levels of

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independence. Children manage their self-help skills and personal hygiene very well. They wash and dry their hands after visiting the bathroom and before eating. Children learn how to cut fruit safely using knives, under the guidance of the childminder and her assistant. They also learn about the importance of eating healthy foods and being active. n The childminder and her assistant are ambitious to further children's outcomes and dedicated in their role. They continue to develop their knowledge to ensure that children receive good quality educational experiences. The childminder and her assistant recently took part in a local authority project about play, using resources that inspire children's thinking, creativity and imagination. They have introduced ideas from the training into the setting. This has had a positive impact on children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fully understands her safeguarding role. She and her assistant know the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has robust procedures in place to follow, should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She and her assistant are trained in paediatric first aid. This enables them to respond appropriately to any medical emergencies. The childminder and her assistant keep the doors locked to prevent anyone entering the setting unannounced. They follow government guidelines on how to cut foods safely, to help prevent choking hazards. The childminder and her assistant teach children how to cut grapes and apples before eating them.

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should:

n consistently introduce new and interesting words to extend children's language and vocabulary skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474176 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10229675 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 12 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Liversedge, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant who is a qualified teacher.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder discussed her intentions for children's learning with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. She observed them during play and in their daily routines. n The childminder and the inspector observed her assistant together. They discussed what the children were learning and how the assistant supported their learning. n Parents told the inspector, through written feedback, how well the childminder and her assistant support their children's learning and keeps them informed. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults

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Inspection activities

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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