Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Calderdale

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children settle quickly and thrive in this well-managed, relaxed, welcoming setting. They develop exceptional communication and language skills and a love of reading. They freely access fact and fiction books to read together. Older children are curious and question, demonstrating their eagerness to learn more. They make rapid progress, often exceeding their expected targets. Children behave well and are gently supported to understand the impact their actions have on others. They are respectful, kind and tolerant. They have close relationships with adults and each other. For instance, older children are quick to comfort younger children who become unsettled.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from small-group activities that fully consider each child's stage of development. They learn to listen and concentrate, and they understand that sometimes they must wait. The skills children are learning prepare them exceptionally well for school. This is an extremely language-rich environment, where children continually learn new words. The childminder carefully chooses books that appeal to their sense of humour, such as 'The Dinosaur That Pooped'. Children join in with rhyming language and alliteration, such as 'mess munching' rage. At the end of the session, children have the opportunity to talk about their home life and how it relates to the story they have read, such as tidying their bedroom.

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need to do better?

n Parents are fully involved in their children's learning. The childminder shares information with parents to help them continue their children's learning at home. When there are concerns that children are not meeting their expected targets, she works closely with parents to help children catch up. She also guides and supports parents to access funding and additional support services if needed. Parents describe the childminder and her assistants as 'amazing'. They say they have seen significant improvement in their children's development since starting in their care. n The childminder and her assistants understand what children already know and can do. Adult-led activities that are designed to help children recall and build on prior learning engage children well and motivate them to learn more. For example, older children demonstrate their excellent literacy skills when they identify frequently used words in text. The childminder promotes national

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events, such as World Book Day, where children dress up as their favourite storybook character. Children develop good mathematical skills. For instance, they recognise numbers and shapes throughout their learning. n Children freely access a broad range of high-quality resources to engage in role play. For example, the youngest children pretend to take baby dolls for a walk in

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2 March 2023 the pram. They use play equipment to climb and slide. This helps them learn to manage risk, develop their physical skills and take turns. However, at times, the childminder and her assistants are not observant of the youngest children's play. As a result, they do not always capture opportunities to enhance and extend children's learning during child-led play, to ensure children always make the best possible progress. n The childminder and her assistants help children develop their independence skills, so they are ready for school. Children have good hygiene routines and soon become independent in self-care. They are familiar with daily routines and enjoy the responsibility of helping with everyday tasks. For example, children tidy away their toys and help to give out fruit at snack time. The childminder and her assistants are highly attentive to the youngest children's personal care needs. There are plentiful cuddles, and children's routines reflect those they

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need to do better?

experience at home. As a result, children are happy and settled. n The childminder continually evaluates her practice. She has clear plans to enhance her practice, for example using funding to equip a sensory room for children who need additional support. She demonstrates a thorough understanding of how high-quality teaching enhances children's learning. The childminder consistently monitors her assistants' practice and development. She is an excellent role model and provides them with support and guidance to help them improve their teaching practice. Assistants work well together as a team and speak highly positively about the childminder and their role in the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that she and her assistants have an in-depth understanding of child protection. Their knowledge is kept up to date through frequent training. For example, they understand the negative impact of domestic violence on children and how misogynistic behaviour can damage someone's self- worth. They have a thorough understanding of the dangers posed by children accessing the internet unsupervised. The childminder and her assistants know the signs that indicate children might be at risk from harm or exploitation and the procedures to follow if they have concerns. They teach children how to keep themselves safe. For instance, children learn how to explore the natural environment and to cross the road safely.

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should:

n be more perceptive to the youngest children's curiosity and exploration so that they engage more successfully in meaningful activities during their play and are highly motivated and keen to learn more.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2652063 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 10270112 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 28

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The setting operates as childcare on domestic premises, from Shelf, in Halifax. It was registered in 2021. The setting operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. Staff hold appropriate qualifications at levels 2, 3 and above. The setting supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. They discussed how the childminder organises different aspects of children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about activities they enjoy when they attend the setting. n The inspector considered parents' feedback and discussed working with different families with the childminder. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed staff practice and held discussions with staff members about the work that they do.

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Inspection activities

2 March 2023 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

2 March 2023 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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