Childminder in Calderdale

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures and how she will keep children safe. She has attended several sessions of safeguarding training to further develop her knowledge in this area. The childminder also understands the importance of completing risks assessments and how these can also help to keep children safe. n The childminder demonstrates how she will provide learning opportunities for children that enable them to concentrate and engage with their learning, through play and small-group interaction. For example, the childminder explains how she will incorporate circle time to support children's social skills and vocabulary. n The childminder describes various activities that she will present to children, both indoors and outdoors. The childminder also talks about the intended outings she will make with the children, including to parks and meeting up with

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other childminders. n The childminder describes how she will make various resources available to children, including books, games, puzzles, crafts and mark-making facilities, role- play toys and a small indoor climbing frame. The childminder demonstrates her knowledge of the early years curriculum by linking these resources to the different areas of learning and how this will support children's development. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings, to provide continuity for children's learning and well- being. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how she will provide a flexible approach to support working parents. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles and mental health and well-being with children. She describes how she will provide them with nutritious and healthy home-cooked meals and snacks.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, how she will support children's independence skills by encouraging choice and self-selection of resources and activities, as well as promoting self-dressing and care routines.

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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 2585332 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 10251114 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in July 2020 and is located in Todmorden. She operates from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, apart from family holidays and bank holidays.

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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 discussed the learning and play space, as well as resources and equipment that were available for children with the childminder. n The inspector looked at policies and documents that the childminder uses and refers to when caring for children. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how children are protected through effective safeguarding procedures.

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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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