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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants develop warm loving relationships with the children in their care. They know children very well. The childminder plans settling- in sessions that meet the individual needs of children. Children quickly settle when they first start. The childminder collects information about children before they first attend. This helps the childminder to meet children's individual needs from the start. Children show they feel safe and secure in the care of the childminder and her assistants. Babies seek out their key person and hold their arms out to them to be picked up. They go to them for cuddles when they are tired.

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The provision is good

Children happily say 'hello' to everyone, using their names as they complete the register. Children quickly learn the names of their friends. They are happy and excited to see their friends. The childminder teaches children to be respectful to each other. Staff are positive role models and model the behaviours they expect. They help children to resolve their differences. Staff remind the children of the rules and to have 'kind hands'. Children learn to share and take turns. They give their friend the toy when they have finished using it saying, 'It's your turn now.' The childminder works with schools to support children to be ready for their move on to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a curriculum that supports children to be ready for their next stage in their development. The curriculum is ambitious and encourages children to be the best they can be. The childminder identifies areas of learning where children may need extra support. She plans activities to support children's individual next steps and children make good progress. n Physical development is well supported. The childminder understands the importance of allowing babies to spend time on their tummies. She provides stimulating visuals for babies to look at and reach out for as they lay on their tummies. This helps develop their core strength. The childminder plans opportunities for babies to take their first steps and practise their walking skills. Older children use their legs to propel the bikes along. Children develop good physical skills. n The childminder plans opportunities for children to develop their independence.

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need to do better?

Children choose a 'job of the day'. They help to set the table and give drinks out to their friends. Children are encouraged to put their own shoes on. They learn to wash their hands before lunch. Children serve their own food. They enjoy the responsibility of doing things for themselves. n Children develop their communication and language skills. The childminder and her assistants comment on what children are doing. They repeat key words to young children as they complete an action. For example, they say, 'scrub, scrub,

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18 September 2024 scrub', as they help the babies to wash their hands, and 'push, push', when they are putting their shoes on. Babies attempt to say the words in return. n The childminder promotes a love of reading. She provides a lending library for children and families to use. Children have their own library card and enjoy choosing books to take home. The childminder provides learning packs for families with ideas and activities to complete that are based on the stories. Children enjoy story time and begin to have their favourite stories. n The childminder and her assistants ask children lots of questions. However, sometimes they do not consistently give time for children to answer before asking another question. This means children do not always have time to process the question and think about the answer. n Children learn the routines of the day. They help get the mats out for their afternoon nap. Children quickly settle down to sleep. The childminder creates a

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calm and relaxing environment. Staff talk quietly to children about their day as they settle down to sleep. n The childminder offers a homely environment, where children settle quickly. Parents comment their children are nurtured and well cared for. Children form strong bonds with all the adults who care for them. The childminder keeps parents informed through an online app and daily updates. She shares children's two year progress check with parents. Parents feel well informed about their child's learning and development.

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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 develop teaching skills so that children are consistently given time to think and respond when asking questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2756876 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10349641 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 12 Number of children on roll 28 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in June 2021 with a childminder agency and registered with Ofsted in November 2023. She lives in Holmfirth. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in early years. She employs two assistants. The setting provides funded early education.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. 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

18 September 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

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