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

Children are happy and enjoy the time they spend with this kind and caring childminder. The childminder greets children warmly when she collects them from school. Children benefit from a nurturing and home-from-home environment. They feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She is a good role model. Older children take pleasure in helping the younger children. For example, they help to fasten younger children's shoelaces. Children learn to be kind and respectful of each other.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans activities that offer children a wide range of outdoor experiences. They visit parks and playgroups. Children learn about growth and the life cycles of plants. They prepare the allotment beds and plant seeds. Children help to care for the plants and harvest them when they are ready. The childminder supports children to prepare the vegetables before eating them. She plans trips to the woods. Children learn to work together as a team as they build dens. The childminder supports children to plan their own mini-festival. She teaches children to have a 'can-do' attitude and problem solve. These experiences help children to learn about the world around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a curriculum to develop children's skills. She has identified that children need support with their language and social development since the COVID-19 pandemic. The childminder provides opportunities for children to practise these skills. n Children enjoy playing board games. The childminder supports children to play games that encourage turn taking. She explains the rules of the game to children. Children learn to follow the rules of the game. They learn to be patient and wait for their turn. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills. She speaks clearly to children. The childminder asks questions to encourage children to think of a solution. She encourages children to talk about their day. The childminder supports children to listen to each other. However, sometimes, the childminder does not consider the impact of the television being on in the background, which distracts children and does not help to support their listening

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need to do better?

skills. n The childminder promotes children's physical skills effectively. She provides a range of opportunities for children to develop their large-muscle control. Children go outside regularly. They access a field where they can run, play tennis and kick a football. The childminder provides activities to support the development of children's small muscles. Children enjoy building with bricks and mark-making activities. They develop good physical skills.

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need to do better?

22 January 2024 n Children learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder teaches children how to safely walk home from school. Children learn to look for cars when they cross the road. The childminder talks to children about the dangers of online safety. She shares information with families about how they can keep themselves safe online. n The childminder promotes healthy choices for children. She ensures that children spend time outside and have plenty of exercise. The childminder offers a range of healthy meals. Children have access to water and fruit throughout the day. The childminder encourages children to brush their teeth. She encourages children to wash their hands when they arrive after school. Children have their own coloured towel, which helps to prevent the spread of infection. n The childminder asks parents about what their children can do when they first start. She uses this information, alongside her own observations, to complete a

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baseline assessment. The childminder uses this to identify gaps in children's learning. She identifies appropriate next steps in their learning and plans activities to support children's development. Children make good progress. n Parents say their children are happy and love spending time with the childminder. The childminder builds positive relationships with children and their families. She informs parents about their children's day and learning and development. Parents describe the childminder as approachable and adaptable. They value the wider life experiences the childminder offers their children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n support children's listening skills further, such as by considering the effect of background noise.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496661 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10308573 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Netherton, Huddersfield. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-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 childminer and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years setting, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. 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 children. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

22 January 2024 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

22 January 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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