Childminder in Kirklees

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good knowledge of child development. She is clear about the skills that she wants children to learn. For example, she talks confidently about how to use children's interests in cars to help develop their mathematical skills further through a range of planned activities. n The childminder knows how to effectively promote children's communication and language skills. She explains how she introduces new vocabulary during play, such as modelling names of farm animals as children explore the small-world area. Singing songs, rhymes and reading are a priority within her curriculum. n The childminder has clear systems in place for assessing children's progress. She uses the information she gathers through observations and parent input to close gaps in children's learning through planning for their individual needs. Furthermore, she is aware of the importance of effective partnerships with wider

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professionals to seek timely support for children, should there be any concerns about their development. n The childminder made some changes to her setting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents and carers stopped entering the home to drop off and collect children. However, the childminder ensured that she shared detailed information with parents electronically and through verbal handovers. n The childminder understands the importance of partnership working with parents. She shares information and photos about children's progress and their daily activities. The childminder discusses how she gives parents information about how they can support children's learning at home. They also have regular opportunities to look at children's learning files. n The childminder works collaboratively with other settings that children attend. For example, when she last had children on roll, she shared children's assessments with nurseries and complemented their nursery learning through

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her own planned activities. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She has house rules which are shared with both parents and children. She is a positive role model, modelling good manners and interacting respectfully with children. n The childminder is aware of the skills that children need for their next stage of education and how to teach these. She encourages children to develop independence in their self-care, so that they are ready for the move on to school. n The childminder considers how she will widen children's experiences through trips to farms and pumpkin picking. She discusses how children will have lots of opportunities to be physically active in her spacious outdoor area and while on visits to parks. n The childminder explains how she will carry out daily checks to ensure that the environment is safe and suitable for children. Further to this, she has robust fire

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evacuation procedures in place in the event of an emergency. n The childminder is clear about how to evaluate her setting to further strengthen her practice. She discusses how she will seek parent views and act on feedback

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3 November 2022 to make improvements. The childminder has a network of other childminders with whom she shares ideas. n The childminder ensures that her safeguarding knowledge remains up to date. She undertakes training and receives regular updates from the local safeguarding team. She is clear about the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder ensures that she stays up to date with any issues that may affect children, such as the risks of them being drawn into extremism or radicalisation.

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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 EY444057 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10235708 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 1 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Ossett, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She 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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to deliver the curriculum for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector asked a range of questions throughout the inspection to establish the childminder's understanding of the statutory requirements.

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3 November 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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