Stacey Jade Thompson

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 thrive in the care of this dedicated childminder who supports them to become confident and inquisitive learners. Children's enjoyment as they engage in a wide range of activities is evident. They show considerable concentration as they paint. Children learn about melting as they explore what happens to ice as they handle it. The childminder introduces a wide range of mathematical vocabulary as children practise pouring and scooping rice onto a set of scales. The childminder has a clear purpose to all of the learning opportunities she provides. She constantly observes children and then adapts activities to meet their individual learning needs.

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The provision is good

Children form exceptionally strong bonds with the childminder and her co- childminder. Effective settling-in arrangements help the childminder to get to know children and their families. This helps children to feel secure and valued. The childminder helps children to learn about their emotions. She uses lovely resources effectively, such as books and pictures, to support children's emotional development. If children are feeling worried, there is a special place for them to express their feelings. The childminder listens to children attentively and is always ready to offer cuddles and reassurance when needed. Children receive gentle reminders to use good manners and to be kind to their friends. This helps to create a calm and purposeful atmosphere as children of a range of ages play and learn together.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a strong understanding of young children's ages and stages of development. She carries out exceptionally detailed assessments of the children in her care. This enables the childminder to identify clear learning goals for each child. It also helps her to identify if any additional support is needed to help children to reach their developmental milestones. n The childminder provides a broad and balanced curriculum. She gives careful thought to providing opportunities for children to develop the knowledge and skills needed to help them to make progress. Babies are encouraged to explore the learning environment by pulling themselves up and moving towards interesting resources. Toddlers are shown how to roll and cut play dough. This helps to develop their finger muscles ready for writing. Older children find out about colour as they mix different paints together. Throughout these activities,

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the childminder introduces a wealth of new vocabulary to support children's communication and language. n Children develop a real love of books, songs and rhymes. They often choose books during independent play and copy what they have seen the childminder doing as they share these with their friends. The childminder uses songs to encourage children to tidy up and to wash their hands correctly. Children beam

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7 February 2024 with delight as they wiggle their hips when carefully following instructions during a favourite song. At times, when all of the children are together listening to stories or rhymes, the childminder does not encourage quieter children to participate, as more confident children are so enthusiastic. n Children learn about healthy eating. They enjoy a wide variety of different fruits at snack time and grow their own vegetables outdoors. Children learn about the natural world on regular visits to local woods. The childminder plans activities to help children to learn about different cultures throughout the year. These experiences help children to appreciate diversity and develop a positive view of themselves and others. n The childminder has correctly identified how to support children to be ready for school. She makes sure that she works with parents to provide a consistent approach when children show they are ready to use the toilet. The childminder

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uses daily routines, such as morning circle time, to help children to sit and to listen. However, on the day of inspection, there were times when the childminder did not fully promote older children's self-care skills. For instance, she did not provide children with opportunities such as setting the table or putting on their own aprons. This does not fully support children to be ready for school. n Parent partnerships are highly effective. The childminder shares detailed feedback with parents every day. She sends parents details about their children's next steps in learning. The childminder also offers helpful advice and suggestions about how parents can extend their children's learning at home. All parents comment on the progress they have seen in their children since they started attending the setting. n The childminder has a very secure knowledge and understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She attends regular training and makes sure that her

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policy and procedures are kept up to date. The childminder is highly reflective in all aspects of her practice. She works extremely hard to make sure that she provides children with a wonderful start to their educational journey.

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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 consider how to engage quieter children in story and song time even more, to help them to participate more fully in these learning opportunities n provide even more opportunities for older children to develop their self-care skills, in preparation for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460885 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10308407 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 11 Date of previous inspection 8 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She works with a co-childminder at the co- childminder's home in Liversedge, West Yorkshire. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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 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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. 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

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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