Childminder in Kirklees

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not maintained her paediatric first-aid qualification. She also does not currently hold valid public liability insurance. Although the childminder is not currently providing childcare, these are breaches to the requirements of the early years foundation stage. Furthermore, this does not ensure that the childminder has kept her skills and knowledge up to date with regards to paediatric first aid. n The childminder explains how she will provide settling-in sessions for children. She describes how she will use this time to observe children as they play, to assess what they already know and can do. The childminder describes how she will use this information to provide activities that support children to meet their next steps in learning. She aims to find out about children's interests. The childminder explains how she will then use this information as a starting point to build on children's prior knowledge.

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n The childminder understands the importance of helping children to learn how to recognise their feelings. She explains how she will provide daily opportunities for children to talk about their emotions. The childminder describes how she will provide group activities for children to promote sharing and positive behaviour towards others. n The childminder describes how she will talk to children about healthy eating. She explains how she will encourage them to try new foods. The childminder aims to provide children with daily opportunities for outdoor play and physical activity to promote their good health and well-being. n The childminder describes how she will encourage children to manage their own self-care needs, such as washing their hands or brushing their teeth. She explains how she will talk to children about the weather, to help them to decide on appropriate clothing to wear when playing outside. The childminder intends

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to encourage children to learn how to dress and undress themselves, to support them to be ready to start school. n The childminder has a broad understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She explains the procedures that she will follow if she has concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder knows who to contact if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. She subscribes to newsletters about safeguarding to refresh her knowledge of child protection. n The childminder explains how she keeps up to date with changes in the early years sector by reading professional updates. She explains how she will seek feedback from parents and carers to help her to evaluate her setting. n The childminder describes how she will use daily diaries to ensure a two-way flow of information about children's daily routines. She explains how she will hold meetings with parents, to update them about their child's progress and

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development. The childminder discusses how she will provide support for parents so they can support their children's learning at home.

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This provision does not meet requirements

11 January 2024 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

obtain and maintain a paediatric first-aid qualification 08/02/2024

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Due date

obtain and maintain valid public liability insurance. 08/02/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496024 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10301340 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 0 Date of previous inspection 18 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Heckmondwike.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection 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 around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she will support children's learning. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how they will work in partnership with parents to support children's learning and development. n The childminder and inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.

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Inspection activities

11 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

11 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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