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 confident in their learning, and they show enthusiasm to explore the home environment, both indoors and outdoors. They are provided with opportunities to engage with various toys that provide stimulation. For example, outdoors, children are able to access trikes and scooters to develop their gross motor skills. Indoors, the children play with the play dough, which helps to develop their fine motor skills. The childminder's outdoor area also provides opportunities for children to explore the natural environment. The childminder also provides opportunities to explore the local area by visiting the park and the local library.

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The provision is good

The childminder works hard to create and maintain secure attachments with the children in her care. These enable children to feel safe and secure. The childminder also provides consistent daily routines for babies that also support their development and feelings of security. The childminder promotes children's independence and personal care routines. For example, children are encouraged to use the toilet facilities independently and clean their hands regularly before meals. The childminder speaks to children with respect, which encourages them to do the same to others. She values children's ideas and opinions and takes account of these when planning activities and outings.

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need to do better?

n The childminder takes time to get to know and understand the children in her care, so she knows how to help them develop and learn. For example, she considers a balanced curriculum that focuses on developing children's physical, social and communication skills, along with a particular emphasis on early literacy. n The childminder arranges visits to the local library, in order to promote children's literacy skills where the children can explore the range of books and select one to bring home. The childminder uses children's book selection to inform her further curriculum planning. For instance, using the book 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea', the childminder presents a café and encourages the children to discuss their food preferences. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development. She does this by listening to their conversation skills and then applies this knowledge to introduce new words to the children, including 'orange' and

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'strawberry'. This broadens children's vocabulary range. n Children are encouraged to be independent. This helps them to develop their confidence and self-esteem. For example, they are able to cut their own fruit for snack time before eating it. Children are also confident to talk about what they enjoy doing and engage in meaningful conversations with the childminder. Children share their ideas and listen to others when they speak, which develops

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25 February 2025 their social skills. n Parents report that they are happy with the care and learning their children receive. They say that their children enjoy their time with the childminder and that they value the variety of activities that are provided. Parents use words such as 'inclusive' and 'nurturing' to describe the childminder's setting. n The childminder works hard to develop consistent routines for children. Younger children have their needs met promptly as the childminder is quick to act. Older children are supported with their understanding of what comes next. This enables children to feel comfortable and confident while in the childminder's care. n The childminder ensures that the setting is clean and hygienic. She has good practices in place to reduce the risk of infections spreading. For example, children are encouraged to wash and dry their hands regularly. The childminder also uses these opportunities to talk to children about the importance of good

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personal hygiene and care. n The childminder encourages positive behaviour by praising children for their efforts and achievements. She supports their understanding by having rules and boundaries for the setting. However, these are not always applied consistently and, as a result, children become confused about the expectations of the provision.

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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 apply consistent boundaries to ensure that all children understand the expectations of the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 512144 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10380798 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 9 Date of previous inspection 24 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector carried out observations of activities that the childminder presented and her practice. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on children's learning. n The inspector took account of written statements provided by parents.

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Inspection activities

25 February 2025 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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