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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant know the children and their families extremely well. They form supportive and positive relationships with children and their parents. Children feel safe and secure in the environment which they explore. Babies use the security of the arms of the caring assistant to stand on their own. The enthusiastic childminder encourages them to take their first steps. Children are happy, calm and engaged in their play. Their behaviour is very good.

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The provision is good

All children develop a love of books and stories. They listen to stories intently. Babies enjoy looking at books while snuggled on the knee of the assistant. Older children sit in small groups. Children have favourite stories and know the structure of these well. The assistant reads to children and asks them questions to engage them and develop their understanding of the book. Children anticipate what happens next. They 'read' to themselves and retell the story as they look at books independently. Younger children become familiar with the characters of stories. They use puppets to act out the story with their friends. The childminder plans activities to support their understanding further. After reading the story of 'Little Red Riding Hood' they go on a 'red hunt'. Children find resources that are the colour red. All children are included and join in excitedly.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant use effective questioning. For example, the assistant asks, 'What's in the basket?' and the children shout, 'Apples!' with excitement. Children name the different fruit in the basket and talk about their likes and dislikes. The childminder and assistant use clear language when speaking to children. They repeat words and phrases the children say to reinforce the correct pronunciation. Children develop good communication and language skills. n Children eagerly explore the environment. Babies stand and look at themselves in a mirror and babble to themselves. They look intently at their reflection and smile and laugh. They develop a sense of identity. Older children choose what they would like to play with. They take a box of bricks from a low shelf and begin to build a tower. Children develop their independence skills. n Children follow the routine of the setting well. They quickly stop and listen when

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need to do better?

the childminder raises her hands. Children follow the instructions. They quickly and effortlessly tidy toys away ready for snack and group times. Children are respectful of each other. They use good manners, saying 'please' and 'thank you'. They listen and take account of each other's views. n The childminder has an overview of what children need to learn. She knows the progression of skills that children need to build on, from what they can already do. However, at times, children do not have a clear focus on what they need to

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7 March 2023 learn. For example, different-aged children play with the same bricks, with no clear focus of what they are learning. n Children learn about the world around them. They plant vegetables and watch them grow. Children visit the allotment and feed the chickens. They go on regular outings and visit the library, shop and local parks. Children have a wide range of experiences. n Staff plan activities based around a story. Children show excitement and are eager to join in the planned activities. However, sometimes the childminder and her assistant lead different activities alongside each other. This is distracting for some children and, at times they lose focus. n Parents are very happy with the care their children receive. Parents report their children feel safe and happy with the childminder. They are well informed about their child's stage of learning and development. The childminder shares children's next steps and how parents can continue this learning at home.

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need to do better?

Parents feel the childminder and her assistant know their children extremely well. n The childminder works with outside agencies. She completes the progress checks at age two in a timely manner. The childminder shares these with parents and health visitors. Integrated reviews are carried out where possible. The childminder observes children to plan their next steps. Any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and plans put in place to support children. Children make very good progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of how to ensure children are safe from harm. Risk assessments are completed daily to ensure the environment is safe for the age and stage of children attending. The childminder and her assistant can clearly identify signs and symptoms of abuse. They are clear in the policies and procedures they need to follow should they have a concern regarding children or an adult. All members of the household complete safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training. The setting is very secure to stop unknown adults entering or children leaving unnoticed.

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should:

n strengthen the implementation of the curriculum, to further develop children's individual learning from the activities provided n plan routines to give time and space for children to benefit fully from the activities on offer.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 310902 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10281219 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 12 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 11 July 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Mirfield, West Yorkshire. She works with one main assistant and has three other assistants listed for emergency back- up care only and to help with school runs. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 5. The childminder operates all year round, from 6.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure those are safe and suitable. n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children. n Parents shared their views of the provider with the inspector. n The inspector talked to the assistant at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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