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

The childminder provides a welcoming, homely setting. Through an effective settling-in process, the childminder finds out what children know and can already do before they start at the setting. She has a good understanding of their individual care routines and their interests. This supports children to settle quickly. Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.

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The provision is good

The great relationships between the childminder and the children mean that children are confident to seek out her support should they need it. They chat at ease with the childminder about life at home. For example, they are excited to share their news, such as telling her about the various clubs and activities they attend. Children are happy in the childminder's care. They explore the learning environment and select resources to play happily and with confidence. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement. The childminder encourages children to show good manners and to behave well.

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The provision is good

The childminder offers children lots of opportunities to learn about the world around them. Children get out and about in the local community. They visit the local shops to buy ingredients for lunch, learn about rhyme in the local library and feed the ducks in the park. Children enjoy exploring local green spaces, where they have picnics and explore nature. Children reflect on past visits that they have enjoyed with the childminder and share these experiences with the inspector.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers a programme of activities, which children enjoy. Children have lots of opportunities to engage in role play. They talk with the inspector about a recent trip to feed the ducks and invite her on their 'train'. Children chat confidently with the childminder as they remind her that she must buy a ticket. They giggle with anticipation as the childminder gives the signal, 'choo-choo, off we go'. Activities such as these help to prepare children to succeed in the wider world and to support their future learning. n Children are encouraged to be independent. They wash and dry their hands, put on their own clothing, and select their own learning resources. Children benefit from healthy and nutritious snacks, which they thoroughly enjoy helping to prepare. They have access to fresh drinking water throughout the day and have plenty of opportunity to be physically active outdoors. As such, children learn

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how to keep their bodies healthy and strong. n The childminder has clear expectations of children's behaviour, and children behave well. They listen carefully and follow instructions. Older children are kind and respectful to younger children. They are sensitive to their needs and wait patiently when the childminder tends to them. Younger children are gently

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6 October 2023 reminded of the rules. They smile as older children support them to pick up toys from the floor. n Children are confident communicators. This is because the childminder supports their emerging communication skills well. She offers a gentle narrative as younger children play. They smile at the childminder with delight when she sings and makes animal noises. Children benefit from listening to lots of stories and rhymes. They enjoy chatting with the childminder about a recent trip to the library and books that they enjoy reading at home. n The childminder has kept mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, up to date. However, she has not accessed training opportunities to further enhance her understanding of how young children learn or of the curriculum. For example, the childminder's knowledge of some areas of the curriculum is weaker than in others. This means that, sometimes, children are not supported

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need to do better?

to achieve what they are capable of. n Parents are happy with the childminder's care. They say that the childminder has made their children feel incredibly welcome. They are happy with the communication strategies used by the childminder and feel that they are kept up to date on their children's progress and learning. Parents commend the childminder's home-from-home environment and say how happy their children are in the childminder's care. n The childminder works in partnership with local schools and other professionals to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported in their learning. She shares information with all relevant parties and completes timely referrals should she feel that additional support is required. Consequently, children with SEND make good progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good safeguarding processes in place. She has a good understanding of the elements of child protection and what to do should she feel a child is at risk of harm. The childminder ensures that her premises are safe by conducting rigorous risk assessments, which are reviewed frequently. She keeps accurate records and works in partnership with multi-agency professionals to ensure that safeguarding children's health and well-being remains paramount.

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should:

n source a broader range of training opportunities to further enhance understanding of the curriculum and how young children learn in order to support all children to achieve to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492842 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10301305 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 13 Date of previous inspection 11 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Mirfield, West Yorkshire. She operates during term time only, from 7.15am to 5.15pm, Tuesday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between children and the childminder. n The inspector sampled written feedback from parents, to gather their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum.

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Inspection activities

6 October 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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