Hibbert, Karen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2015 4 March 2009

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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 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

 Teaching is good because the childminder accurately assesses where children are at in their learning and where they need support. As a result, children are making good progress and are developing the skills they will need for their move on to school.  The childminder supports and extends children's vocabulary and communication skills during daily routines and play activities. She actively listens to what they are saying to her, and as a result, children are becoming confident communicators.  The childminder regularly praises the children for their achievements, which boosts confidence and motivates good behaviour.  The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and attends regular training. This supports her to extend her knowledge and has a positive impact on children's progress towards the early learning goals.  Children develop healthy bodies through regular exercise in the fresh air and healthy

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This provision is good

options at meal and snack times.  The childminder continually evaluates the service that she provides to identify the positive impact on children's learning and where improvements need to be made.  Safeguarding measures are robust as the childminder is aware of her roles and responsibilities to protect children's welfare. In addition, she maintains detailed records of each child to safeguard her own practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The outdoor area provides children with fewer opportunities to enhance their imaginative skills.  The childminder does not make best use of opportunities to encourage parents to share even more information about their child's progress and development at home.

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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 outdoor area so that it provides children with further opportunities to play imaginatively  explore further ways to help parents share what they know about their child, to promote a consistent approach to supporting children's learning and development, so that they make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home, including the kitchen, garden and play areas.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and carers included in the childminder's documentation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection as appropriate.  The inspector looked at planning documentation and children's assessment records.  The inspector looked at a sample of records and policies relating to children's welfare, health and safety. She also checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living at the premises.

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who attend. This is good

Children choose from a wide variety of exciting toys, which develops learning across the seven areas in the indoor environment. The childminder stores these well so that children can select the ones they want. This promotes independence and develops exploration and investigation. The childminder plays enthusiastically alongside the children, giving them support and encouragement. She develops children's manipulation skills by encouraging them to explore paint and also to use cake to create 'boulders' for the diggers and trucks. This extends mathematical thinking and problem solving. Children enjoy the activity because the childminder adapts the resources to meet their needs. This means that she plans activities carefully to extend learning for all children. The childminder observes and assesses progress regularly and uses this information to plan the next stages in children's learning.

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good

Children are well cared for in the setting. The childminder ensures that the environment is safe, clean and clutter free to prevent accidents and promote children's welfare. She teaches children the importance of keeping themselves safe while they play. She offers simple explanations about tidying up during activities so they do not fall over toys and equipment. The childminder encourages children to gain independence in their self-care. She seizes the earliest opportunities to teach children about the importance of good handwashing routines after toileting and before eating. The childminder is kind, caring and very calm. She speaks softly to children and interacts with them at their level. Children form close bonds with her. Therefore, they feel safe and secure within her home as they play and learn. Children have access to outdoors at all times and the childminder provides children with a wide range of resources. However, children who wish to play creatively

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good

and build dens are not always provided with enough resources, such as boxes, blankets and other materials. As a result, their imagination is not fully supported.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children learn. She has established good partnerships with external agencies and the local primary schools to ensure children are prepared for the next stage in their learning. Parents are very happy with the care and the progress that their children make. They comment that they are very pleased with the wide range of experiences the childminder provides, including regular trips to local groups where their children socialise with others. The childminder effectively tracks children's progress, and observations are used to identify any gaps in their development. She discusses daily with parents what their child has been participating in and the progress that they have made over time. However, she does not always gather as much information as possible from parents about children's learning in their home environment. Therefore, there is room for her to gain further detail

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provision is good

to help her to build on children's interests and promote their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380545 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 858607 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Clayton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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