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 very relaxed and happy environment for children to play and learn in. Children demonstrate they feel safe in the childminder's care. Her nurturing approach means children are happy to seek her out for comfort and cuddles, when they feel they need this. Children's behaviour is very good, and they use good manners without prompting. The childminder gives children continuous encouragement and praise for their efforts and achievements. This successfully enhances their confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

The learning environment is organised exceptionally well. The childminder promotes a 'curiosity approach' to learning. She supports children to make their own choices about their play. The childminder provides an excellent range of resources, which support children's learning across all areas of her ambitious curriculum. Children effectively use their imaginations and their past experiences in their play. They role play a picnic, working together to make food and drinks and set up a picnic blanket. Children also act out a visit to the dentist and they take turns to style each other's hair at the hair salon. Each activity promotes a wealth of new language and consolidates what children already know and understand. Children make good progress in all areas of learning.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are strong. Many children and families have remained with the childminder for some time. The childminder knows families very well, and they keep in contact even as their children grow older. She keeps parents well informed of children's progress and offers ideas for learning in the home. Parents share written statements which praise the childminder's care and support for children's learning. The childminder provides a setting that gives children and their families a home-from-home feeling. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She supports children involved with speech and language professionals through close working partnerships. Children enjoy conversations with the childminder, who is attentive and listens with interest. The childminder uses some good questioning techniques to help extend learning during play. However, at times the childminder's questioning does not challenge children to the highest

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level. She does not always support their ability to problem solve for themselves through her interactions. n Children have many opportunities to learn about the world around them. The childminder makes use of the abundance of nature on her doorstep to help children learn, for example, about the changing seasons. She supports children to understand about cultural diversity. The childminder engages children in food tasting activities, dressing in traditional clothes and celebrating festivals. Children

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2 November 2023 learn to celebrate the differences in their families and those of their friends. n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. She has a commitment to continuous professional development. The childminder has completed extensive training to strengthen her knowledge of childcare, quality provision and learning opportunities for children and safeguarding. n The childminder ensures all areas of learning are extended through general play and daily routines. For example, children's mathematical understanding is promoted as they count and explore size, shape and positional language. Children play in the garden each day with a wealth of resources to support fun and learning. They also visit the local field and park. Children benefit from the plentiful opportunities for outdoor play and exercise. n The childminder promotes children's good health. She provides children with

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healthy options for meals and snacks. Children freely access their own water bottles throughout the day, so they remain hydrated. Children understand about their own personal hygiene and can independently wash their hands. The childminder provides gentle reminders, if necessary, which children respond to positively. n Children develop essential skills in readiness for school. They are keen and motivated learners. The childminder has close partnerships with the schoolteachers at the local school and she promotes continuity of learning. This means children are well prepared for the move on to the next stage of their education.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of how to safeguard children. She understands the types and signs of abuse. The childminder has completed extensive training in all areas of child protection. She is aware of her role and responsibility to protect children. The childminder talks with confidence about what she would do in a range of scenarios. She is aware of the procedures to follow if there is an allegation of abuse made against her or another adult in the household. The childminder is well organised and makes sure she cares for children in a safe and secure environment. She supervises children well and her ongoing risk assessments help minimise any hazards.

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should:

n develop questioning techniques even further to support the most-able children to extend their problem-solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385225 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10295407 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 4 Date of previous inspection 19 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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 that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written statements. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation.

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Inspection activities

2 November 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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