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 thrive in this caring, safe setting. The childminder plans her environment to meet the interests of the children in her care. She places great emphasis on children learning about their local environment and the world around them. For example, children engage with enthusiasm to the childminder as they watch a robin leave the nest in the garden to find food for the chicks.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being extremely well, recognising their needs. For example when younger children display signs that they are tired, she supports them by reading a book and offering cuddles. Children are supported to develop a positive attitude to learning by independently accessing their own resources. For example, older children build a train track that takes them imaginatively to different parts of the world. The childminder responds to children's interests enthusiastically. Where children have questions or seek further information, children are encouraged to use technology to find out the answers if the childminder is not sure.

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The provision is good

The childminder offers an ambitious curriculum that is matched to the needs of the children. For example, for older children she focuses on preparing them for school, while for younger children, who are less confident, she recognises the need to develop their confidence through trips and experiences. Children with additional needs are well supported, and the childminder works alongside parents to put plans in place to support these children and refer to external agencies when necessary. This helps all children to make good progress in this setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder consistently supports children's learning through their play. For example, when older children are interested in different animals in the world, she provides maps and a rug displaying the continents of the world. The childminder supports the children with learning about which continent the animals originate from, and introduces vocabulary, such as 'savanna' to children. She further extends learning when children are interested in scorpions, and she encourages them to think about if they are 'nocturnal', explaining what this means. Younger children benefit from support in their interests of filling and emptying, and developing their fine motor skills through accessing mark-making materials. n The childminder uses her well planned provision and resources effectively to support children's interests and needs. For example, she reads a book to children about the farm, following on from their earlier interests. This supports

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need to do better?

their previous learning, and is further developed when she talks about how milk can be made into cheese. Younger children enjoy hearing the sounds that

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2 July 2025 animals make throughout the story. n Children have a positive 'can-do' attitude towards learning. All children, including younger children, display good concentration in their chosen themes. Their behaviour is good, and children are engaged. Furthermore, the childminder models manners to the children, and acts as a good role model, encouraging and praising children when they help, or during their play. n The childminder talks enthusiastically about children's next steps, and how older children can put their own coat on, ready for when they go to school. Children are encouraged to select and prepare their own snack. However, on occasion, children are not supported to manage their own personal hygiene, for example washing their hands before snack, and younger children washing their hands after nappy changes. n The childminder is passionate about her own learning and development. She has undertaken a number of training courses and, as a result of this, her

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safeguarding knowledge is strong. She describes local safeguarding issues, and knows what to do if she has a concern about a child, or an allegation is made about a member of her household. Furthermore, the childminder talks about additional training that she wants to do to further meet the needs of the children in her care. n The childminder seeks the opinion of parents on her setting to support in improving her practice. Furthermore, she liaises with other local providers. Parents speak very highly of the childminder, recognising her as a source of advice and support. They describe her as 'more than just a childminder'. The childminder has good strategies in place to gain initial information from parents when children start with her, and to share information throughout the day. Parents appreciate the communication with the childminder and feel that children are safe and well cared for.

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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 encourage children to wash their hands at appropriate times to promote good personal hygiene.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY217578 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10399225 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 18 Date of previous inspection 25 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Huddersfield. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. She provides funded early education for children from nine months old.

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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 Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. 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

2 July 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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