Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 January 2015 24 September 2009

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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

 The childminder has a clear and effective understanding of safeguarding. As a result, children and babies are protected and kept safe from harm.  The childminder ensures that she monitors the work of her assistant to ensure that he has the required skills and training to support children's safety, learning and their well- being.  Children and babies develop close and appropriate relationships with the childminder. This is because she is pro-active in providing them with the support that they need during daily activities and routines.  The childminder uses assessments effectively to support children's and babies' next steps in learning, resulting in them making strong progress across the seven areas.  The childminder works well in partnerships with parents and other professionals to support children's care and learning so their needs are met.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide optimum resources, to further develop babies' and young children's sensory and creative development as they play and explore.  Children and babies do not always have maximum opportunities to learn about the diversity within communities, families and their customs, to further support their understanding about the world in which they live.

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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

 build on young children's and babies developing understanding of the world around them, for example, by introducing a broader range of sensory resources and natural materials to support their play and exploration  build on the good quality of teaching to further support babies and children's understanding of the world, for example, by introducing more in depth opportunities for them to compare the similarities and differences within families, communities and their traditions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed play resources indoors and outdoors.  The inspector discussed how the childminder uses evaluation, including considering the views of parents, to support children in the early years age range.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including evidence of the suitability checks for the childminder and other adults in the household, and policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. Consequently, they receive strong support to help them make good progress across the seven areas of learning. Assessments and tracking processes are used well to target children's and babies' next steps in learning. Babies' independence and physical skills are developing rapidly. This is because the childminder is pro-active in enabling them to move around the environment and choose their own resources. Children and babies are developing strong communication skills, including those who speak English as an additional language. This is because the childminder uses clear language while encouraging them to repeat words, listen to and imitate sounds. Young children and babies do not have optimum opportunities to explore natural and sensory materials. In addition, opportunities for them to compare similarities and differences within families and their customs are not fully

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who attend. This is good

maximised, to further support their understanding about the world around them.

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good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's and babies' emotional well-being and confidence. She enthusiastically praises and reassures babies during daily events. Consequently, they learn to be sociable and develop close relationships with the childminder. They are motivated and behave happily as they explore. The childminder provides a range of healthy food choices, such as fruit. She works closely with parents to ensure dietary requirements are met. Children and babies receive regular physical activities, such as moving to music and exploring the garden and parks. This effectively supports their understanding of living a healthy life style. Effective monitoring of risks within the environment assures children's and babies' health and safety.

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provision is good

The childminder implements effective safeguarding procedures. This keeps children safe from harm. She supervises and monitors her assistant to ensure he has the skills and training to support children's all-round development effectively. The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. She uses this knowledge and what she has learnt from regular training to successfully support children and babies in making good progress. Clear evaluation processes, including taking account of parent's views ensures that the childminder successfully improves her practice to support children. The action and recommendations raised at the last inspection have been effectively addressed. This has resulted in successful planning processes to support children's and babies' progress. Updated record keeping has effectively improved partnership agreements with the parents and clarifies operational procedures to support

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provision is good

children's safety and well-being. Good partnerships with the parents and other early years providers are established. This ensures that the two-way flow of information is shared to support children's development between the provisions and at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355961 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 820917 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Bradford, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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