Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 2015 22 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 works closely with parents to provide continuity and a home-from- home environment that reflects parents' wishes and children's individual routines. Therefore, children are confident and motivated to learn.  The quality of teaching is good. It stems from accurate assessment of children's learning and development. As a result, children's progress is good.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures and has developed good procedures to minimise risks. Consequently, children are kept safe and secure.  The childminder organises a wide selection of resources around the home, which provide good opportunities for children of all ages to make safe and independent choices in their play. As a result, children approach their play with enthusiasm and their individual interests are well supported.  Children develop strong emotional attachments with the childminder. This is because

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This provision is good

she provides a caring and nurturing environment, which effectively promotes their sense of security and emotional well-being.  The childminder fosters good relationships with other professionals and understands how to work alongside agencies to help maximise opportunities to support children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give enough time for children to think and formulate their answers to questions, and use their language to the fullest potential.  The views of parents and children are not always used effectively to inform and drive the plans for continuous improvement.

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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 children's communication skills further, by allowing them plenty of time to think and formulate their answers when questions are posed  use the views of parents and children more effectively to inform the plans for improvement so that practice is strengthened and there is a constant drive to help children reach the highest levels of achievement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's play, including adult-led and child-initiated activities.  The inspector looked at children's records, safeguarding procedures and a variety of other documentation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and promotes children's learning and development well. She works closely with parents to establish children's individual starting points, interests and preferences. As a result, all children are developing securely within the typical range of development expected for their age, according to their starting points. The childminder introduces new language and vocabulary to children as they play with the train set. As children play she supports and extends children's understanding of mathematics by talking about shapes and using positional language to emphasise that the trains are side by side, under the tunnel and by asking which train will come along next. The childminder plays ball games with the children and effectively captures their interest in reflection, as they see the ball moving toward them as they look towards the window. She introduces new words, such as

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who attend. This is good

reflection, as they laugh and enjoy the game of rolling the ball. In addition, the childminder very effectively narrates what is happening and asks open questions to encourage children's thinking. However, on occasion children are not given enough time to think and formulate their answers to her questions, which slightly reduces their thinking.

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good

The emotional well-being and confidence of children are well promoted because the childminder offers settling-in visits. This enables the childminder to talk with parents about children's routines, interests and personalities. The childminder gradually builds a picture of children so that she can tailor the care and education she offers. Children's independence skills are effectively supported. They are able to confidently self-select resources and the childminder provides time for children to complete tasks, such as putting on their own shoes and coats. This ensures that children are developing the independence skills needed for their move to school. Children enjoy a good range of healthy nutritious snacks, including lots of fresh fruit. This means children are developing an understanding of the importance of healthy eating and healthy lifestyles.

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provision is good

The childminder has addressed the actions raised at her last inspection demonstrating a commitment to self-evaluation and improving practice. The childminder monitors the educational programme she offers as she reflects on children's learning and tracks their progress. This helps to identify any gaps in learning to maximise children's progress. Parents feel supported and welcomed. They are able to share information about their children daily with the childminder and through regular summaries that she provides for them about their child's development and learning. However, the childminder does not fully use the views of parents and children effectively, to inform her plans for improvement. She holds a level 3 qualification and actively searchers for information to remain updated with current issues to ensure that she has the skills and knowledge to fully support the learning and development of all the children in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432738 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 993059 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 22 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Keighley. 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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