Childminder in Calderdale

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 calm and caring childminder. The childminder builds positive relationships with children and their families. She understands the importance of building a secure relationship with the children in her care. The childminder is sensitive to children's individual needs and is a calming presence with children. Children learn how they can keep themselves safe. The childminder teaches children about risks and how to manage them safely. For example, she teaches children how to climb down safely from a chair or climbing apparatus. Children feel safe in her care.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans an ambitious curriculum to meet the individual needs of children. She plans activities to meet the ages and stages of the children in her care, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The childminder gathers information from parents when children first start. She builds on what children know and can do. The childminder completes baseline assessments, and uses ongoing assessments, of their learning to plan the next steps for children. Children experience a range of life experiences. The childminder plans visits to parks, shops, libraries and museums. Older children learn to cook simple meals. Children are challenged and have a positive attitude to their learning. All children make good progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans activities around children's interests. She uses this as a focus to extend their learning. The childminder sources additional resources to support their learning, for example, when children show an interest in planets and space, she plans a visit to the library to get some posters and books on space. Children are eager to share the resources and talk about the planets. n Children hear a range of vocabulary. The childminder introduces new language and supports children's communication skills well. She is a good role model and speaks clearly and calmly with children. For example, she repeats the words, 'sharp' and 'spiky' when describing the dinosaur's teeth. Young children then repeat these words as they play with the dinosaurs. n The childminder provides a range of books for children to explore. Children enjoy regular trips to the library. The childminder plans opportunities for children to

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learn songs and rhymes. Children take delight in dancing to the music and following the actions. They begin to join in with the words of the songs. Children develop a love of stories, songs and rhymes. n Children learn the routines of the day. The childminder encourages children to tidy up after they have finished playing. Young children learn to look after their toys and follow the simple rules of the setting. Their behaviour is good. n The childminder asks questions to check children's knowledge and

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11 March 2025 understanding. Sometimes these questions are too direct and limit children's responses. Occasionally, the childminder asks too many direct questions in quick succession. This means children do not always have time to think or respond before the childminder asks a further question. n Children with SEND are supported very well. The childminder shares information with other agencies when working with children with SEND. She provides resources and equipment for children to feel included and meet their individual needs. The childminder completes the progress check at age two. She is proactive in working with Health Visitors and liaising with parents to share this information. She puts procedures in place to ensure children's dietary needs are met. All families feel included. n The childminder supports mathematical development well. She introduces numbers throughout children's play. The childminder encourages children to

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count pieces of fruit. She helps children put the pieces in a line so that they can learn to count them more effectively. Children enjoy counting the number of dinosaurs they have. n Parents are extremely positive about the childminder. They comment on her positive relationships with their children. The childminder establishes routines and supports children in their transitions when they move on to school. She communicates well with parents. The childminder shares next steps and gives a thorough daily update on what their children have been learning during the day. Parents comment the childminder is supportive and their children are happy and excited to attend the setting.

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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 use a range of questioning styles more effectively to support children's learning and ensure children have time to think and respond.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545653 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 10380485 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 22 Date of previous inspection 11 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder offers the government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder discussed how she supports children with SEND. 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

11 March 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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