Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2015 25 July 2012

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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 are happy, secure and settled in the childminder's home. This is because she tailors their settling-in visits to meet their individual needs. She uses these visits to build good relationships with children and their parents. This promotes children's sense of security and their emotional well-being exceptionally well.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities with regard to child protection. Her home is safe as she carries out effective risk assessments to reduce potential hazards. Consequently, children are safeguarded very well in her care.  The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She makes accurate assessments of their skills and interacts effectively to support their learning and development. As a result, children make good progress.  The childminder has clear expectations of children. Consequently, their behaviour is

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This provision is good

impeccable. Children display good cooperative skills when playing together and support each other in taking turns. This helps to establish very good caring relationships with each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, opportunities to extend children's expressive language skills when responding to their questions are not seized.  When preparing for painting activities opportunities to enhance children's independence skills are not always fully maximised.

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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

 enhance the already good practice in developing children's expressive language skills by extending further the descriptive words used when responding to children's questions about the names of buildings  extend the already good opportunities for older children to develop their independence further, for example, by encouraging them to put on their own aprons when taking part in painting activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children and spoke to her and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding, including the lounge, kitchen, bathroom and rear garden.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following a planned activity.  The inspector looked at children's records, a selection of policies and procedures, including the self-evaluation form and checked evidence of qualifications.  The inspector took account of discussions with parents and comments written by parents for the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows children extremely well. She regularly observes children during their play. She uses her observations to plan and provide developmentally appropriate opportunities for encouraging children to join in with singing songs and rhymes. For example, children enjoy exploring the songs and rhymes bag that the childminder has made. They take turns in choosing an object from the bag and they then sing the song together. This helps children to develop good communication and language skills as they learn through repetition and building their knowledge of familiar songs. However, occasionally the childminder does not always seize opportunities to extend children's expressive language skills when responding to their questions about the names of buildings. Children have long periods of uninterrupted time to play, explore and strengthen their learning. Consequently, children demonstrate their curiosity and are

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who attend. This is good

acquiring the skills and dispositions they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school.

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good

Children's good health is promoted well as the chlildminder understands the importance of physical activity and challenge. Babies develop their strength and body control by shuffling on the playroom floor, pulling themselves up on sturdy furniture and taking part in actions songs. Older children develop their strength, balance and coordination outside as they play in the mud kitchen filling big pans with compost and using their body to make the see-saw move up and down. Children are provided with a wide range of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, which further support their healthy development. Resources are arranged in the playroom to motivate children and support their independent choices. However, when taking part in painting activities opportunities for independence are not always fully maximised as the childminder puts the aprons on for the older children.

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provision is good

The childminder understands and implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She monitors and tracks children's progress effectively, provides a summary of their development each term and plans for the next steps in their learning. As a result, she is able to identify any gaps in their learning and development quickly. The childminder regularly accesses training and reads widely to further extend her knowledge. She constantly reflects on the quality of her setting and is driven to continually improve the service she offers for children and their families. The childminder has developed excellent relationships with parents who value the learning experiences she provides for their children. She also works very well with the other settings where children attend and shares her observations of children's progress. This helps her to promote continuity in children's learning so that they achieve their potential.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438298 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1003457 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Queensbury, Bradford. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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