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 enjoy their time at the childminder's home. Even children who are new to the setting settle in quickly. Children form good attachments with the childminder, who has a warm, calm and caring approach. This helps children to feel safe and secure. Children happily approach the childminder, who offers them comfort and reassurance whenever they require it. For example, they come to her for cuddles, to play and to read stories together. The childminder is quick to praise the children, which helps them to develop their self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision is good

Children are making good progress overall and are eager to participate in the wide range of activities the childminder makes available. For example, they enjoy helping the childminder to look after the pet tortoise and are learning valuable skills in doing so. They are learning how to care for living things, developing affection and compassion. The childminder skilfully supports children's language development by introducing new words, such as 'vivarium', 'reptile' and 'leathery'. She introduces concepts such as 'hard' and 'soft', 'fast' and 'slow', supporting children in their mathematical development. For example, children count the tortoises' legs and carefully examine the patterns and colours on its shell. The childminder gives the children time to think and respond and asks effective questions. This promotes critical thinking. For example, she uses language such as 'I wonder what the tortoise eats?' and 'Why do you think he has a shell?' Children

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listen to the childminder attentively and demonstrate high levels of curiosity and enjoyment, which reflects their positive attitudes to learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has good overall knowledge of each child's stage of development and plans generally well for what they need to learn next. For example, she supports children to expand the language they use by repeating what they say and adding new words in discussions. However, there are times when the childminder lacks confidence in identifying the key skills children need to learn next, to support their achievements to an even higher level. n The childminder supports children to develop their independence skills. For example, children are encouraged to use tissues to blow their own nose and are supported to wash their own hands afterwards. Children get their own drinks and help tidy away when preparing for snack. They are gaining valuable skills and confidence in their own abilities. n The childminder supports children to be healthy and safe. For example, at snack time, she talks to them about healthy eating and drinking. While washing their

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hands, she explains about germs, and when children walk around while eating, she encourages them to sit down, explaining how they might choke if they do not.

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19 October 2022 n Parents are extremely complimentary about the service the childminder provides. They describe her as 'amazing' and say 'it's like a home from home' for their child. Parents appreciate how flexible the childminder's service is and feel communication with the childminder is in place. For example, the childminder finds out about children's routines, interests and abilities before they start and regularly shares information regarding their progression and development. The childminder offers support to parents regarding the use of dummies and oral hygiene. n Children develop their physical skills through a wide variety of opportunities, both inside and outdoors. For example, children practise their small-muscle skills and hand-to-eye coordination through daily activities, such as drawing, painting and doing jigsaws. They go outside each day where they can slide in the garden or run in one of their local parks. The childminder regularly takes them to local

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community groups such as playgroups and toddler-gym sessions. n Children are gaining an understanding of their own uniqueness and are beginning to recognise differences between themselves and others. For example, the childminder uses outings to support children's understanding of the diversity of people in the wider community. However, children do not always have access to resources that promote diversity. They do not have consistent opportunities to learn about communities, abilities, faiths and religions different to their own.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder prioritises children's safety and welfare. Her setting is well organised and she undertakes regular risk assessments. The childminder has a good understanding of her safeguarding duties and follows local safeguarding procedures. She knows the signs of abuse and neglect, including indicators of female genital mutilation. The childminder knows how to identify indicators of radicalisation and extremism and understands her role and responsibilities in relation to the 'Prevent' duty. She knows the procedures to follow should there be an allegation made about herself or a member of her household. The childminder keeps up to date with regular training and is trained in paediatric first aid. Parents are fully informed about the childminder's safeguarding policies and procedures and are kept up to date with any changes.

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should:

n place a stronger focus on the skills children need to learn next, to raise their achievements to an even higher level n provide more opportunities for children to learn about other cultures, traditions

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should:

19 October 2022 and beliefs beyond their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357952 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10229528 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 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 3 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Batley. She operates her provision all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding and explained her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their written views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed a range of activities and interactions between the childminder and the children to help evaluate the quality of education.

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Inspection activities

19 October 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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19 October 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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