Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2015 16 November 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

 Children are motivated and engaged, and provided with good levels of challenge. The childminder extends and supports their learning effectively through her good quality and enthusiastic teaching.  The childminder provides free access to indoors and outdoors. Consequently, she facilitates children's preferred learning styles and effectively fosters their physical well- being.  The childminder closely reviews children's development and what they need to do next. She works closely with parents and other providers to enhance children's care and learning. Consequently, children make good progress through a shared and consistent approach.  Children behave well and get on well with each other. The childminder enhances children's social skills and their first-hand experiences through well-planned outings. Children visit museums, parks, toddler groups and farms, for instance.  Children's communication skills are supported well. They learn to link words to actions,

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This provision is good

as the childminder provides a running commentary during care routines and as they play.  Children are happy and confident, as a result of effective settling-in arrangements, which include close consultation with parents. The childminder's warm and loving nature nurtures children's emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed the variety of resources to include a good range of accessible natural and flexible media and materials to maximise children's imaginative play.  The childminder does not maximise opportunities for older, more-able children to develop independence and enhance their self-care skills.

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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 the range of rich and imaginative experiences indoors and outdoors, for example, by providing more flexible resources that can be used, moved and combined in many different ways, to maximise children's play and exploration  provide older, more able children with more opportunities to develop independence and manage self-care skills, for example, by giving them greater involvement in the preparation and serving of meals, snacks and drinks.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and care routines in the kitchen diner and garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies, documentation, children's records and verification of suitability checks.  The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's self- evaluation document and parent questionnaires.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of toys and activities in a welcoming environment. She supports every child's interests and motivation for learning, encouraging them to try new things and find out more. For example, after children discover a ladybird, the childminder helps them to create an interesting bug hotel. However, the childminder does not provide enough accessible and flexible resources, media and materials to maximise children's spontaneous imagination and exploration. The childminder enhances children's enjoyment, while playing alongside them. As children observe flowers using magnifying glasses, the childminder talks about why things look bigger and the connection between bees and nectar. Children develop early mathematical and literacy skills, preparing them for moving on to school. The childminder introduces counting and simple calculation at snack time with fruit. Children have ready access to writing materials, and create letters in

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who attend. This is good

their name with the dough. They also have ample opportunities to practise their small physical skills using equipment, such as plastic tweezers.

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good

Children have settling-in visits. Therefore, they bond with the childminder and develop confidence and security. Parents share what they know about their children, helping the childminder to meet their individual needs. She shares a settling-in summary with parents and they jointly complete a progress conversation report. This is used as a starting point by the childminder. It highlights what children like doing in the setting and at home, and what parents and the childminder can do together to support children. Children enjoy tasks, such as finding their own towel, which is individually labelled with their name. However, the childminder sets the table for meals, and prepares and serves drinks and food, such as sandwiches and fruit. This reduces the opportunities for older, more-able children to be involved in self-care tasks. Children's awareness of healthy lifestyles is reinforced well. Children thoroughly wash their hands before eating, made fun through

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good

songs, and help to harvest strawberries.

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provision is good

The childminder understands and implements the Early Years Foundation Stage with success. She has clear child protection procedures in place and creates a safe environment. The childminder establishes strong channels of communication with parents and other providers. She provides an updated All about me document and development summary to support children's move to a new setting. Where there is shared care, information is regularly exchanged. Parents receive daily feedback and enjoy viewing children's records of learning. The childminder strives for continuous improvement through reviewing, updating and enhancing her provision. Her extended knowledge gained through training and improvements, such as adapting the premises to provide free access to the garden, has a positive impact. Questionnaires enable parents to share their views and both written and verbal feedback is extremely complimentary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336070 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1002564 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in the Shipley area of Bradford. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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