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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children enjoy science experiments with ice. They decide how to get small plastic dinosaurs out of the ice blocks. Children consider the options available to them. They pick up small wooden hammers and hit them against the ice. Children show their small-muscle development as they use pipettes to transfer warm water from a jug to the ice block. They touch and hold the ice in their hands. Children persevere with the task. They experience the coldness and the transformation of ice into water. Children do a little dance and twirl and say, 'I did it'. They name the dinosaur they have freed from the ice. Children extend their own play by removing their shoes and socks to feel the cold water on their feet.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and conduct. Children reflect this in their kindness and positive interaction with each other. For example, older children kiss toddlers on the head when they arrive and invite them into their play. Children like to help with daily tasks. For instance, they give out plates and serve food to their peers. Children show that they feel secure in this home-from-home setting. They are happy, confident in social situations and behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well. She understands what they need to learn next, and she plans a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. Overall, the childminder adjusts her teaching well to meet the individual learning needs of all children. However, she does not always plan to enhance young children's critical thinking further. For example, how they can come up with ideas of their own before options are made available to them, such as during the ice play. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed a childminding mentoring programme. She continues to work with the local authority. The childminder has also completed several online courses and webinars to keep her professional knowledge up to date. This demonstrates her commitment to improve her practice and provide good quality care and education to all children. n The childminder supports children very well to manage their emotions. For

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need to do better?

example, she uses a soothing voice to calm babies when upset for a short time as parents leave. The childminder helps children to manage difficult changes in their life. She acts as a trusted adult within the whole-family environment. Children show that they have formed strong emotional attachments with the childminder and feel safe in her care. n The childminder talks children through routines, to help them learn the sequence. For example, she encourages young children to have a go at putting on their own shoes and socks when they have conquered the task of taking them off. The childminder encourages children to independently complete all

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need to do better?

8 August 2023 aspects of the hand washing routine. For instance, to use soap, turn the tap on and off and to dry hands. Children develop good self-care skills in a fun and unpressurised environment. n Children enjoy a range of opportunities for physical activity that support their good health and well-being. For instance, the childminder takes children to local farms and mazes. She plans visits that support children's interests. The childminder takes children to the local garden centre where they can see some life-sized dinosaurs, and take part in dinosaur-themed activities. During outings, the childminder ensures that children wear high-visibility vests and wrists straps with her name and phone number displayed. She does this to help keep them safe. n Parents write that the childminder is caring and understanding. They comment how she has supported all their children to be confident and ready for school.

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need to do better?

Parents say that the childminder keeps them up to date with their children's progress through daily conversations and an online application. This helps to support continuity of learning at the home and the setting. n The childminder incorporates some festivals and cultural celebrations into her planning of the curriculum for understanding the world. However, she does not always offer a rich set of experiences for children to learn about different religions and faiths and what makes them unique to others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the issues related to the use of technology, such as social media and gaming applications. She knows how to recognise the possible signs that may indicate that a child is being groomed or sexually exploited. The childminder has updated her procedures for the safe use of mobile phones for adults in and outside of the home since the last inspection. She is aware of other safeguarding concerns, such as radicalisation and extremist behaviour. The childminder ensures that her home is safe, and children are always supervised in her care.

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should:

n develop planning for young children during adult-led activities so that there is a clearer focus on how to support them to have ideas of their own to fully maximise these learning opportunities n consider further ways to help children learn about different religious and cultural communities to better support their knowledge of diversity and what makes them unique.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494902 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10283782 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 12 Date of previous inspection 28 February 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Batley, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. The inspector also looked at written references.

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Inspection activities

8 August 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

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