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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Hainsworth, Joanne

Inspected 29 Apr 2025 · published 27 May 2025 · URN 311061

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  • Inspection date verified

    29 Apr 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Suzzanne Thompson

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    311061

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  • OverallMet

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What needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical

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Pages
6
Words of findings
519
longer than usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 40, typical 47
Average sentence
17 words
Next steps
8
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0%
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What needs to improve 57%About the inspection 43%

Full report text

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she creates a warm, safe and home-from-home environment, where children feel secure and valued. She has a good understanding of hygiene practices and safety measures. The childminder discusses how she will protect children indoors and outdoors and while on outings, for example on school runs. n The childminder offers an interesting environment, where children can thrive, indoors and outdoors. She explains how the well-resourced play areas will encourage imaginative and creative play and skill building, for example through jigsaws, board games and craft activities. The childminder describes how the outdoor area offers children opportunities for physical activity and sensory exploration. She understands the vital role outdoor play has on children's development and well-being. n The childminder describes how she will arrange resources to allow children to independently explore and make choices about their play and learning. She has

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This provision meets requirements

a good understanding of child development. The childminder explains that she will carefully observe children's engagement in activities, using these observations to monitor and support their ongoing learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of fostering children's language and communication skills. She describes how she will engage children in meaningful conversations, encouraging them to express themselves and expand their vocabulary. The childminder explains how she will use activities and stories to create opportunities for children's language development. n The childminder explains how she will actively support children's mathematical learning. For instance, while on walks, she discusses how she will help children to recognise and engage with mathematical concepts, such as finding numbers and shapes. The childminder recognises that this helps children to engage with mathematics in a natural and enjoyable way.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will foster a positive and respectful environment by promoting kindness, cooperation and good manners. She discusses how she will offer praise and encouragement when children demonstrate helpful and considerate behaviour. The childminder describes how clear rules and boundaries will help children to understand the importance of respecting each other and the childminder's home. She explains how she will use gentle prompts, if needed, to encourage good manners, sharing and taking turns. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents, carers and other settings, including schools. This is to ensure a consistent and supportive approach for children. The childminder describes how she will maintain open communication with parents, regularly sharing updates on children's activities and interests. n The childminder accesses a wide range of online training to ensure that her

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This provision meets requirements

knowledge and understanding remains current. She keeps up to date with any changes in legislation, such as safeguarding and first aid.

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This provision meets requirements

29 April 2025 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 311061 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10388401 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 0 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Birkenshaw, Bradford. The childminder provides before- and after-school care for children during term time. Sessions are from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she will support children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n Parents shared their written views of the childminder and her setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

29 April 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

29 April 2025 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.

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