Childminder in Calderdale

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 is committed to providing varied and interesting experiences for the children in her care. These help to ignite children's curiosity and support them to develop a love of learning. For instance, children attend weekly forest school sessions where they learn about the natural world. Their physical skills are developed as they practise climbing and balancing. They also learn how to keep themselves safe. Regular trips to the library and to local places of interest help children to understand their local community. They find out about different cultures and festivals through attending special events. The childminder also recognises the importance of providing opportunities that children may not experience at home. For example, she takes them to the local supermarket as she knows parents do their shopping online. Children who do not have a garden spend plenty of time outdoors.

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The provision is good

Children establish strong bonds with the childminder. She takes time to get to know their interests and to understand where they are in their development. This helps her to ensure that their needs are met effectively, both in her home and when they are out and about. Children behave well. When they struggle to share and to take turns, the childminder gently reminds them about the impact of their actions on their friends. This consistent approach means that children learn how to play appropriately alongside their peers.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage curriculum and of how young children learn. This helps her to identify the knowledge and skills they need to be ready for their next stage in learning. There is a good range of interesting resources for children to use to support their learning. They are eager to explore a farmyard set. The childminder joins their play and skilfully asks individual children questions appropriate to what she wants them to learn. For example, older children are encouraged to count different animals, while younger children beam with pride when they match animal names and sounds. This helps children to make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder recognises that to prepare children for school, they need to extend their concentration span and to persevere more when tackling something new or a little more challenging. However, at times, she packs away activities

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need to do better?

when children are still engaged. She does not consistently give children time to explore resources or to solve their own problems. For example, when children show an interest in an activity requiring them to balance objects on a set of scales, she tells them what to do rather than giving them time to find this out for themselves.

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need to do better?

14 November 2023 n The childminder is highly aware of the importance of helping children to become confident communicators. She introduces children to a wealth of new vocabulary as they play. When children do not use the correct word, she is careful to make sure she repeats what they have said, using the correct pronunciation. When children are not making as much progress in their speech development, she works with parents to help them support their children at home. She also knows how to access support from other professionals. n Children have plenty of opportunities to become increasingly independent. For example, at snack time, children enthusiastically make their own smoothies. The childminder teaches them how to use knives safely when cutting fruit. They spoon yoghurt and pour milk into the blender. They then fetch their own cups, ready to taste what they have made. n Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. Their good health is further

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need to do better?

promoted through effective hygiene procedures. The childminder encourages younger children to blow their own noses and use a mirror, so they can see what they are doing. They are then reminded to wash their hands. Healthy eating is also promoted. n Partnerships with parents are highly effective. They welcome the regular updates that they receive via an app and as they drop off or pick up their children. There is much appreciation of the learning opportunities that are provided on children's regular outings. The childminder also provides advice and support to parents to help them support their children's development. For example, she shares information about toilet training and about the impact the use of dummies has on children's speech.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder accesses regular safeguarding training. She has appropriate policies and procedures in place to keep children safe. She makes sure that she keeps up to date with any local arrangements, so she knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child's safety. She can describe a wide variety of signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and neglect. This includes an understanding of how to identify a child who may be being exposed to extremism or radicalisation. The childminder describes how she keeps children safe when on outings.

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should:

n develop how to give children more time to explore and play independently, so they develop their concentration and their problem-solving skills, in order to prepare them for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492446 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 10301335 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 17 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector considered written feedback from parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

14 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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