Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2015 14 October 2008

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children's strong progress is promoted through good teaching and an effective balance of child-initiated play and adult-led learning, which takes into account children's interests and skills. Consequently, educational experiences motivate children and help them towards achieving the early learning goals.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to protect children from harm. She can recognise the signs and symptoms of possible abuse or neglect and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare.  The childminder has a calm nature and offers a very welcoming, homely environment, which helps children to settle rapidly and build extremely secure attachments with her. Consequently, all children are happy and confident and their emotional well-being is effectively supported.  Partnerships with parents are very supportive and positive. There is a two-way exchange of information about children's care, learning and development. This means

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This provision is good

that the childminder makes a good contribution to meeting every child's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, opportunities are not always seized during snack time to talk with children about healthy eating and making healthy choices.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend opportunities for children to further develop their understanding of how to keep themselves healthy, by seizing opportunities to talk about healthy eating and healthy choices during snack time.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the kitchen/dining room.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked through the children's learning journals and assessment documentation, checked evidence of suitability and looked at a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of written comments from parents in cards and daily diaries.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder, following a planned activity.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of how young children learn and supports them very well. For example, she provides large quantities of water beads with different sized bowls and scoops, which children enjoy filling up. She talks about the small bowl being full and supports children in finding solutions by offering a bigger bowl for filling with more beads. As a result, children are developing a good understanding of mathematics. Additionally, children display concentration and persistence to succeed in what they set out to do. The childminder asks children questions about their trip to the farm. The youngest children confidently state 'cows and pigs', demonstrating their good memory recall skills. The childminder provides exciting outings in the local community and to the nearby nature reserve, which enrich children's learning experiences and understanding of the world. Consequently, children make consistently good progress in all

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who attend. This is good

areas of learning and are acquiring the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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good

Children are clearly settled and happy in the childminder's home. A well-planned settling-in period supports children's individual needs. Parents share information about children's routines, which are carefully followed. The childminder provides a strong focus on interesting and challenging outdoor learning experiences, which supports children's confidence and promotes their sense of well-being. The childminder talks to children about walking when close to the water at the nature reserve. This means that they are developing their understanding of how to keep themselves safe and how to behave in different situations. Children choose from a wide range of healthy snacks. However, during snack time, opportunities are not always seized to talk about healthy eating and healthy choices. The childminder takes children on daily visits to the local school where older children attend. This helps them to become confident and emotionally secure in different

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good

situations and prepares them well for new settings, such as school.

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provision is good

The childminder has accessed a range of relevant training. As a result, she has developed a good knowledge and understanding of the statutory requirements. The childminder observes and assesses children and monitors their learning and development each term. She shares this with parents regularly. The childminder has recently developed documentation to record her observations of children and their next steps in learning. She constantly reflects on her practice and demonstrates that she has the capacity to continue to improve her service. She ensures her home is safe and carries out risk assessments, and takes action to minimise any hazards that are identified. The childminder carries out regular fire evacuations, which make certain that children know what to do in the event of an emergency. The childminder works in close partnership with other settings. Consequently, information that supports children's continuing development is shared.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369842 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 821229 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives in a house in Queensbury, West Yorkshire. The living room, kitchen and the first-floor bathroom are used for childminding, and the enclosed rear garden is used for outdoor play. She collects children from local schools and pre-schools. The childminder operates all year round, from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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