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

p.1

The provision is good

Children are settled and happy in the childminder's welcoming home. The childminder focuses on getting to know children before they start. She offers a curriculum that considers what children already know. She builds on this knowledge, through activities that link to their individual interests. The childminder prioritises developing warm and caring relationships with the children, so they are happy and settled in her care. Children are confident to choose their own activities and follow their own ideas in their play. They show resilience and enjoy solving problems. For instance, young children select shape sorters and spend considerable time finding the correct slot for the shapes to go into. Children show determination in their play as they complete tasks.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model, who sensitively reinforces her expectations for children's behaviour. For example, children listen to her as they are supported to learn to share and take turns. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their physical skills through social experiences. For instance, they enjoy attending a forest school, going to the park, and meeting with other childminders and their children. The childminder offers continual praise and encouragement, and children develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to providing good-quality care and education for children. She thinks carefully about her provision and regularly reflects on her practice, considering her strengths and areas for further development. The childminder takes account of the views of parents and children in her reflective practice. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder speaks to parents each day and shares regular updates about children's learning and development, including sharing a good range of photographs. This helps parents support and extend their children's learning at home. The feedback received from parents is very positive. They comment how happy their children are in the care of the childminder. Also, how supportive the childminder is of their children's changing needs, for example during potty training. Children also share their thoughts on their time with the childminder. Older children say they have lots of fun and the

p.2

need to do better?

childminder makes the 'best' pancakes. n The childminder supports children to develop their communication and language skills. She uses a range of adult-led and child-initiated activities to narrate on their play, introducing new words to extend their developing vocabulary. For example, during a play dough activity the childminder questions the younger children about the colour of the dough. The childminder helps children to recognise the letters in their name and create the letter shapes with cutters in

p.2

need to do better?

22 February 2024 the dough. However, at times she overwhelms children with questions and does not test out their understanding of new concepts and ideas. This means occasionally, their learning is not promoted to the highest level. n The childminder supports children's self-care, good health and good hygiene practices. Children are provided with healthy options for their meals and snacks, including some fruits and vegetables the children prepare for themselves. The childminder supports this activity further by providing appropriate safety knives for the children. There are good handwashing routines in place and good oral hygiene is enhanced through activities provided by the childminder in partnership with parents. n The childminder provides many opportunities for children to be creative and experiment with different mark making materials. Children spend time painting. They choose pictures for the childminder to print out for them. For example, a

p.2

need to do better?

child whose current interest is vehicles, asks for a tractor to paint. Children learn how the childminder's electronic device works as they choose a design. They see how their ideas are turned into pictures by the printer. This supports their early understanding of the use of technology. n The childminder completes extensive training to update and extend her knowledge. She liaises with the local authority and meets with other childminders to share information. The childminder keeps children safe, through daily checks on her home and she risk assesses the outings she takes the children on. Children learn how to manage their own safety.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

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

p.3

should:

n enhance the use of questioning techniques to give children the time they sometimes need to think and respond, and ensure they understand newly shared concepts and ideas.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY385053 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10312338 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 26 April 2018

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Cowersley area of Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

p.4

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 and inspector discussed the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents and children shared their written views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

p.4

Inspection activities

22 February 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

22 February 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6