Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 July 2015 20 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

 The well-qualified childminder's teaching is good. She understands how to successfully promote all aspects of children's learning. As a result, children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are well supported for the next stage of their learning or when they are starting nursery or school.  Children develop affectionate and trusting relationships with the childminder. She is attentive to their needs and encourages them to be independent. Consequently, children show good levels of self-confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder has established, and maintains, good relationships with parents to promote children's well-being. She gathers good information from parents and gives parents daily feedback about their child's learning and welfare.  Children's behaviour is good because the childminder sets out clear expectations and boundaries. She is a good role model and values and respects all children as

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This provision is good

individuals. As a result, children have good social skills and they play well together.  The childminder has complete a childcare course at level 3 since her last inspection. This has helped her to continually evaluate and improve her practice and has contributed towards helping her address the recommendations from her last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not ensure that children are provided with a sufficient range of opportunities to learn about the similarities and differences of people in society.  The childminder misses opportunities to extend older children's thinking and problem- solving 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

 enhance opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences between people to further enhance their understanding of the world  enhance older children's thinking skills, by encouraging them to work out solutions to problems that they encounter in their play, for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching in the childminder's playroom and outdoor area.  The inspector conducted a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including a sample of policies, procedures, children's assessment records and learning journeys.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector shared ongoing discussion with the childminder and interacted with children throughout the inspection, when appropriate.  The inspector took into consideration the views of parents from written feedback on the childminder's own questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder keeps a close check on what children can do. She works closely with parents to identify what children need to do next. This means that she is able plan a range of activities to meet children's needs and complement their learning at home. She skilfully plays alongside children offering regular praise and encouragement. As a result, children are highly motivated and participate in games and activities with enthusiasm. Children are developing good mathematical skills because the childminder introduces numbers, shapes and colours as they play. Children learn to communicate effectively, which prepares them for their future learning and school. This is because the childminder makes comments and asks questions to extend their language and speaking skills. She introduces new words to enrich children's vocabulary. However, on occasions, the childminder does not encourage older children to think about how they could solve problems for themselves when they

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good

Children's good health is supported because meals and snacks are freshly prepared, nutritious and healthy. The childminder uses a variety of methods to teach children how to keep themselves safe including; learning how to cross the road and how to use the equipment in her garden safely. They develop good physical skills as they run, climb, balance and draw pictures. The childminder promotes children's understanding of the world through a range of adult-led activities. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to explore resources, independently, that reflect different people in society to further enhance their understanding of diversity. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children's routines and care needs are met. All care practices are agreed with the parents and are based on children's individual routines.

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provision is good

The childminder meets all the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a good understanding of how to safeguard children and is able to recognise possible signs of abuse. She knows how to refer any concerns about a child's welfare to the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder minimises any risks in her home and on outings and supervises children well. The childminder regularly attends training to improve her childcare and teaching skills, and uses her knowledge well to progress children's learning. She uses observation and assessment well to track children's progress. This includes completing a progress check for children aged between two and three years. She uses this information well to identify, and close, any gaps in children's learning at an early stage. She uses a range of methods to regularly check that her provision is meeting the needs of parents and children. Consequently, she is able to identify her strengths and

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302445 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 871699 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Bradford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funding for early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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