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 settled and happy in the childminder's welcoming and inclusive environment. They leave their parents easily on arrival and are eager to play and explore. Babies and children adore the childminder and show their obvious affection for her. They develop strong emotional attachments to the childminder and snuggle in closely for cuddles. Babies and children settle quickly. They are confident and feel safe in the childminder's calm and consistent care.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. They respond well to the childminder's sensitive guidance. Older children are caring towards babies and younger children. The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve overall. Children are independent. Babies learn to feed themselves using a spoon. Older children manage their personal care needs and learn to put on their own shoes and coats. Children of different ages experience social situations during mealtimes. They sit together at the dining table with the childminder. Children join in conversations and enjoy the nutritious home-cooked food, such as vegetable stew.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy outings with the childminder, which helps to broaden their knowledge and experiences. They learn about the world around them through explorations in the local woods. The childminder builds on their interest in the spiders' webs and nests they find. Children are inspired and enjoy learning about the life cycle of a spider.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places a strong focus on supporting children's language development. She engages children in conversations and introduces new words to help extend their vocabulary. She listens carefully to children and reinforces what they say. All children, including children who speak English as an additional language, develop good listening skills and speak confidently. Babies use many single words and swiftly develop new vocabulary. n Babies are very motivated to discover what they can do with wooden play resources. They concentrate well as they persist in putting wooden rings on the kitchen roll holder and then taking them off again. The childminder encourages babies and gives plenty of praise to help them understand what they have achieved. However, at times, the childminder does not consistently use her observations to identify and extend babies' immediate interests. n The childminder provides an extremely inclusive environment. She values,

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supports and celebrates children's uniqueness, ethnicity, culture and diversity. Children learn about each other's family backgrounds and traditions. They make and play historical games from Egypt, such as the game 'Senet'. Children develop respect, value differences in people and learn to be accepting.

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12 December 2022 n Children are very energetic and enjoy climbing on the play equipment in the childminder's garden. Babies confidently pull themselves to a standing position. They push sturdy bead frames around, showing good strength, balance and control of their bodies. However, the childminder distracts them too quickly and does not consistently give babies the time and space they need to practise their new skills. n Parents speak positively about the quality of care and education their children receive. The childminder keeps them informed about their children's learning through daily diaries, messages and daily discussions. Parents feel their children are safe. They are 'confident when working and studying' and have 'peace of mind' when their children are in the childminder's care. n Children choose play resources and equipment independently. They show good imagination and are motivated in their play. Children confidently connect

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wooden train tracks together and push trains around the track and over the bridge. They delight in making whistle sounds as they push the train under the bridge. Babies develop good hand-to-eye coordination. The childminder sensitively joins in their play. n The childminder supports children's mathematical understanding effectively. She introduces positional language such as 'under', 'over' and 'on top'. Children enjoy exploring speed and distance as they roll and throw balls. The childminder helps the children to understand which ball has gone the furthest. She also supports children's number recognition and encourages their counting skills. Babies and children count confidently. n The childminder is qualified and has a positive attitude to improving her own practice and further developing her knowledge. She is a member of professional early years organisations and accesses relevant training. The childminder

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develops strong relationships with other settings and schools, where children's care is shared.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She has clear procedures in place should she have concerns about the welfare of any child in her care. The childminder searches for information on the local authority safeguarding partnership website. She uses the knowledge gained to keep her policies and procedures updated. The childminder risk assesses her home to identify any potential hazards. She locks her doors to ensure that no one can enter her home without her knowledge. The childminder ensures her garden is safe and secure for children. She also helps children to understand what to do in an emergency and how to evacuate her home quickly.

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should:

12 December 2022 n use observations even more precisely to identify babies' immediate interests and swiftly build on their existing knowledge and skills n constantly ensure that children have the time and space they need to play and develop their emerging skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY242115 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10229472 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 6 Date of previous inspection 18 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Huddersfield. Her provision operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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 discussed her intentions for children's learning with the inspector. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of suitability. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity. n Parents told the inspector through face-to-face discussion and telephone conversations about how the childminder supports their children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.

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Inspection activities

12 December 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

12 December 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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