Childminder 2780483

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has completed the actions raised at the last inspection and has updated policies and procedures, risk assessments and documentation in place to support the safe and efficient management of her setting. n The childminder demonstrates that she is committed to providing a good quality and welcoming environment, where children can feel safe and secure. The childminder explains how she will provide a balanced inclusive curriculum, covering all areas of learning. She discusses how she will observe, assess and monitor children's development. She understands how to identify their next steps in learning and how to plan activities to support children's progress. n The childminder understands the need to build close working relationships with parents. For example, she describes how she will collect information from parents before their children start. The childminder discusses how she will have

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regular discussions and share information with parents to keep them up to date about their children's development. n The childminder understands how to create an enabling environment. She has toys, equipment and resources accessible to meet the needs of different age groups of children. She discusses that the focus for younger children will be on their communication and language, and personal, social and emotional development. n The childminder explains how she will set clear boundaries for children to promote their positive behaviour. She demonstrates how she will help children to understand and regulate their emotions. The childminder explains the importance of giving children plenty of praise and encouragement. n The childminder recognises the importance of maintaining her professional development. She discusses how she completes mandatory and elective training to enhance her skills and knowledge. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's physical

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development and a healthy lifestyle. She discusses how she will help children to be active by ensuring that they participate in a wide range of physical activities in the garden and at local parks. The childminder explains she will make sure that children understand the importance of good hygiene routines. She describes how she will provide a range of healthy meals and snacks.

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This provision meets requirements

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 2780483 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 10402147 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 31 March 2025

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in May 2024. She lives in Brighouse. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder also operates as a home carer.

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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 for children. n The childminder described how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector asked the childminder questions to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder to continue to work with children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how she communicates with parents.

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3 September 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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3 September 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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