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 happy and excited to arrive at this setting. They respond well to the childminder's kind and gentle manner. The childminder creates a safe and stimulating environment, both indoors and outdoors. Children are active learners as they confidently self-select resources and show good levels of engagement. The childminder has a good overall knowledge of the current learning needs of each child and provides quality interactions to extend their learning. Children are confident and ready to learn in this setting.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to explore the local community. Parents state that their children have lots of social experiences. Children benefit from regular visits to the local parks, library and art classes. These extend their peer group and provide them with opportunities to learn about our world. They are currently learning about rainbows and are enthusiastic as they share their knowledge and language with visitors. Children are learning about the world and developing an understanding of community in modern Britain.

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The provision is good

Children are well prepared for their next steps in learning. The childminder knows the children well and understands the importance of school readiness. She ensures that children have the skills to prepare them for future challenges. Children use a wide range of vocabulary to share their excitement about starting school. This helps children to be well prepared for their transition on to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has responded well to previous recommendations. Mathematical language is embedded in the childminder's practice. She takes opportunities to include numbers into activities and everyday practice. She offers praise and support to children's learning. Children are developing the maths skills to prepare them for school and life. n Children demonstrate effective language skills. The childminder models language well. Children have meaningful conversations with their peers. As they play outdoors, they talk to their friends and decide which bike each of them will ride. Children are becoming confident communicators and developing the negotiation skills they need for life. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour, which she role models well. Children show high levels of consideration for their peers. They are seen to support their younger peers to put up the correct number of fingers

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need to do better?

during circle time. Children who like to be physical are allowed to express themselves and are provided with a gentle reminder of boundaries. They are learning the skills to become good citizens. n The childminder is committed to her professional development. She regularly

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need to do better?

26 June 2025 accesses training to enhance children's learning experiences. The childminder has a strong support network. She has a group of co-childminders who share ideas and reflect on practice. Children are, therefore, making good progress in their learning. n The childminder designs an effective curriculum. She provides meaningful learning opportunities that are led by children's interests. For example, children have been learning about life cycles. They are excited to share their knowledge of tadpoles and how they become frogs. Parents receive lots of information to support their children's learning through daily conversations and a secure app. Overall, the curriculum meets the needs of the children and promotes their learning. n Children are learning to be healthy and keep safe. They are provided with home- made healthy snacks and meals. Allergies are recognised, and there are safe processes in place to ensure that all children are kept safe. Children enjoy the

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social experience at mealtimes and talk about their favourite foods. They are learning to make healthy choices and keep themselves safe. n The childminder shares her love of books with the children. During story time, she engages children using sign language to support language. Children use this independently, for example they use the sign for 'cow' and receive lots of praise. However, the childminder does not always consider the learning needs of younger children. There are occasions when some younger children become disengaged with this activity, which impacts on their learning.

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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 plan more effectively for the age and stage of development of younger children to sustain their engagement and good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541986 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10392834 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 6 Date of previous inspection 11 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. She operates on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder. Childminding takes place in the co-childminder's home.

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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 Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation of a creative activity. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children.

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Inspection activities

26 June 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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