Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2015 28 November 2008

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 Outstanding 1

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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

 Partnerships with parents are very strong. This means that there is a continuous two- way flow of information between the childminder and parents about their children's learning. Thus, parents are well informed and they are supported in continuing their children's learning at home.  Children demonstrate that they feel very safe and secure in the childminder's home. This is because safeguarding is given the highest priority and the childminder fully understands her responsibility in protecting children and keeping them safe from harm.  Children's good progress is promoted through high quality teaching and a well-balanced range of child-initiated play and adult-led learning that takes into account children's interests and skills. Consequently, educational experiences promote children's positive attitudes and prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school.  The childminder provides a very welcoming, homely environment which helps children

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This provision is good

to settle rapidly and build extremely secure attachments with her. Consequently, children are happy and their emotional well-being is supported exceptionally well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There is scope to extend children's already good literacy skills further by providing greater opportunities to raise the youngest children's awareness and interest in the familiar words and signs that they see.

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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 younger children's awareness of print in the environment to help them understand that print carries meaning. For example, by drawing their attention to words and signs during play activities in the indoor and outdoor areas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the kitchen/dining room, the craft workshop and the garden.  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 discussions with parents, comments written by parents for the inspection and a range of 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 knows children extremely well, follows their interests and plans next steps to further promote their learning. Children's mathematical development and understanding of the world is promoted effectively as children gather resources together to set up a shop. They play imaginatively with the childminder and develop their understanding of the different ways to pay for the things they buy, as they use money and plastic cards. However, they have fewer opportunities to further extend their literacy skills and recognition of words. For example, children's attention is not always drawn to the written words and logos on the familiar packages as they play at shops. Children are motivated in their learning. The creative workshop in the garden contributes to this, as it is unique and provides a purposeful learning environment that ignites children's curiosity and creativity throughout the year. The childminder has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the

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who attend. This is good

learning and development requirements and fully understands how children learn.

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outstanding

The childminder provides a personalised settling-in process which helps children to build extremely secure attachments. From the outset, children experience warm and trusting relationships and her relaxed and easy-going nature helps children to flourish. The childminder has clear and consistent behaviour expectations of all children. They actively contribute and take responsibility for the environment. They show this by putting their dirty shoes in the tray by the door, after playing in the garden. From an early age the childminder helps children to care for each other and play cooperatively together. Children have excellent opportunities to develop control of their bodies as they climb energetically on the equipment in the garden. This helps them to develop active and healthy lifestyles. Older children are exceptionally independent and manage their own personal hygiene needs exceedingly well. Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder and value the

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outstanding

experiences their children have with her.

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provision is good

The childminder implements the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements very well. She accurately monitors and tracks the progress children make over time. This means that their individual needs are supported and they are well prepared for their future learning. The childminder ensures her home is extremely safe. She carries out detailed risk assessments and takes action to remove or minimise any hazards. The childminder carries out monthly fire drills and uses different doors to exit her home so that children are familiar with all exits in the event of an emergency. The childminder reflects on the quality of her provision and is driven to continually improve the environment for children. Her knowledge has been extended since commencing a formal childcare course. She talks to parents about her service and provides questionnaires to gather their views and opinions. All of which are positive. The childminder works very well with the other settings where

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY262493 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 860561 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives with her husband and daughter in a house in Baildon, West Yorkshire. She collects children from the local schools and pre- schools. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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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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