Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24/10/2012 28/03/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children are settled, happy and relaxed in the welcoming and friendly environment. The experienced childminder recognises them as individuals and as such ensures their specific needs are effectively met.  The wide range of resources, planned and spontaneous activities ensure each of the areas of learning are effectively covered. Consequently, children have many opportunities to make good progress in their learning and development.  High importance is put on children's health and safety. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles through positive discussion and related activities. Her home is secure with effective procedures being in place for the collection of children, ensuring they are well protected.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Systems to involve the parents in the ongoing observation and assessment process are not fully embedded.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and kitchen.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, the childminder's self-evaluation form and a range of policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and observed her interaction with the children.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1999. She lives with her partner and three adult children in Shipley, West Yorkshire. The family has a dog, cat and fish as pets. The whole ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor of the home are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder works on occasions with an assistant.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has completed basic training including first aid and child protection and updates her knowledge through specific courses, such as food hygiene. She frequently attends several toddler groups. The childminder visits the local shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from local schools and pre-schools.

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Information about the setting

There are currently 12 children on roll, of whom four are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She cares for children Monday to Friday from 7am to 6.30pm for 49 weeks of the year. She receives support from the local authority.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop further systems to include parents in the ongoing observation and assessment process.

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who attend

The childminder has attended training on the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements it well. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to enhance children's learning and development. Children make good progress towards the early learning goals through a varied and interesting range of activities. The childminder builds on information gained at induction on individual children. She undertakes regular observations, monitors their progress and effectively plans for future challenges. Children have individual learning journeys, which include observations and photographs. These are complemented with tracking sheets showing the progress made in each area of learning. Opportunities for parents to be involved in the ongoing observation and assessment process are not fully embedded. This includes not having regular chances to add to their children's learning journeys. This impacts on the childminder precisely monitoring all of the achievements

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who attend

Effective support is given, which nurtures children's independence. They have good opportunities to enhance their physical skills through well-planned experiences. These include using large climbing equipment at the park and enjoying the variety of resources in the refurbished garden. Children's thinking and language skills are enhanced through effective questioning by the childminder. She extends their vocabulary as they talk about the 'crinkly' leaves and the 'prickly' holly. The children have access to a good range of books, which nurtures their love of reading. This is complemented with the childminder providing 'story sacks' containing props to enrich the storytelling experience. During planned activities children have good opportunities to discover how things work, for example, when they visit an industrial museum. The childminder encourages children's awareness of mathematical concepts well, for instance, when playing matching games,

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who attend

completing jigsaws and weighing ingredients for baking. Children's creativity is effectively nurtured as they enjoy opportunities to explore musical instruments, chalk at the easel and play imaginatively.

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who attend

Parents are fully informed of the progress their children are making. The childminder speaks to them on a daily basis, completes diary sheets for babies and shares children's learning journeys with parents. She encourages them to be involved in their children's learning and development, for example, she takes children to the shop to buy a cake mix, which they then make at home with their parents. Regular newsletters keep parents informed of childminding activities, including changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder works on occasions with an assistant. However, she is the key person for each child. She works closely with the parents and children to build firm bonds. Consequently, children feel secure and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. Children behave well and effective strategies are implemented. These give children clear and consistent guidelines, which encourage a good understanding of what is and isn't acceptable. Children's knowledge about personal safety is encouraged by gentle reminders from the childminder to pick up the toys so they do not trip, road safety activities and regular evacuation drills. This positively contributes to children developing a sense of danger and how to keep themselves safe. The childminder provides a balanced diet for children, including pasta dishes, fish, fruit and vegetables. She enhances children's understanding of healthy food options through various activities, such as growing,

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

harvesting and eating carrots. They are developing a good awareness of their own personal hygiene as they follow daily routines and are encouraged by the childminder to be independent. This is further promoted through appropriate discussions and the use of effective visual reminders. These include signs for hand washing, which enhances children's awareness.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder has made her living room into a playroom. Resources are stored in labelled boxes and drawers to promote free choice and independence. She has also developed a photographic book of resources which are not on display to give children more choice. The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of the importance of working with other settings, such as, school and nursery. She has built strong links with some settings. As well as complementing and extending activities, she passes the children's tracking sheets on to staff. This is helpful in making a smooth transition for children from her setting to the school. She is also working hard to overcome any barriers she encounters when trying to build up these relationships with other providers.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her responsibilities within the setting. This includes effectively monitoring the planning and delivery of the educational programmes. She has attended relevant safeguarding training and demonstrates a secure understanding of associated issues. Consequently, children are protected well. Effective risk assessments are conducted regularly and the childminder carries out visual safety checks to ensure that the environment is safe. The childminder has been caring for children for many years and has attended a wide range of training over that period of time. This has a positive impact on the quality of care and education she provides.

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provision

The childminder has experience of working with other professionals to meet children's individual needs. She demonstrates a good understanding of the benefits of such relationships to enable children to meet their full potential. Positive relationships with parents have been developed, which results in the childminder effectively meeting children's individual needs. She is flexible in her approach and works hard to meet the family's needs, as well as the children's. An example of this is when she fits in with different working patterns.

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provision

The childminder is keen to further improve her childminding practice. She has completed and regularly updated a self-evaluation form, as part of the process for continuous improvement. Feedback from parents and children is welcomed verbally and through questionnaires. The childminder also has input from an early years professional from the local authority, which has empowered her to make relevant changes in line with new legislation. The actions and recommendations raised at the previous inspection have been positively addressed. For example, the childminder has maintained a current first aid certificate. This has a favourable impact on children's well-being.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 302356 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 818656 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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