Bradley, Samantha

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 August 2015 30 November 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is of a very high standard. The childminder's questions and narration throughout activities are sharply focused and purposeful. She models excellent use of language to help children to extend their vocabulary. Children become very confident communicators.  The childminder encourages children to keep on trying and sensitively promotes their early mathematical skills through well-planned activities and daily routines. She is very observant of what children are trying to achieve and helps them develop the confidence to think things through and solve their own problems.  The childminder has very high expectations of all children. She provides them with an environment they are eager to explore. Children are very independent and active learners who are fully supported as they make their own choices about what they want to do. Children make exceptional progress from their starting points and they gain the

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This provision is outstanding

key skills in readiness for school.  The childminder has a first-class, professional partnership with schools. She shares precise information with teachers. This exchange of information is well received and actively contributes to ensuring children's individual learning needs and their emotional well-being are given utmost priority.  The assessments of children's progress, including the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, are accurate and precise. This information is shared regularly with parents and other early years professionals to ensure children continue to make rapid progress.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Her settling-in visits allow children time to adjust to a new environment and to build a relationship with her and the others being cared for. The childminder skilfully makes use of these visits to gather detailed information about children's achievements at home to help her plan for their future development.

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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

 give parents and carers opportunities to provide more detailed feedback and increase the potential to maintain the excellent standards already achieved.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documents, including training certificates and suitability checks.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.  The inspector discussed the childminder's plans for continuous improvement.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder's teaching skills shine through in her interactions with children. She motivates children with her questions and prompts which she carefully adapts to suit each child's level of understanding. The childminder waits patiently while children think about their answers and she listens carefully to their responses. She is also very skilled at picking up on what children are interested in and following their lead. When children showed her the paint on their hands, she skilfully extends this. She encourages them to think about why the paint changed colour and brings their attention to the fine lines on their palms. The childminder is very animated as she reads a story about stick men and feelings. She invites children to join in with repeated words. They begin to anticipate what comes next. They talk about why the characters feel sad and show their sad and happy faces. The childminder keeps children interested through their enjoyment of counting. They count the

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who attend. This is outstanding

number of arms and legs and talk excitedly about a planned outing to collect sticks and make their own stick men.

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outstanding

Children's personal, social and emotional development is of the utmost importance to the childminder. She constantly recognises even the smallest of achievements through positive praise and star of the week awards. Children are a pleasure to observe in their interactions with each other. They enjoy each other's company and are very polite and considerate to one another. Their relationship with the childminder is both friendly and humorous. This shows that children are very confident and feel safe. The childminder teaches children how to use tools and equipment safely. The youngest of children climb steps confidently onto the trampoline and immediately fasten the zip. Under careful supervision and guidance, they do star jumps and then talk about how their heart is beating. The childminder shows children how to use a small knife to slice fruit. She talks to them about the benefits of healthy eating and regular exercise. They build on their understanding as

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outstanding

they help to plant, tend and prepare fruit and vegetables to eat.

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provision is outstanding

The well-qualified childminder has high expectations of herself. She attends regular training to help her continue to build on her already excellent practice. She has a robust knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and how to safeguard children. The childminder evaluates her setting but recognises there is scope for her to support parents to give more detailed feedback. Since the last inspection, the childminder has implemented successful strategies to help parents contribute to their children's assessments. The childminder provides parents with ideas and resources to help them continue with their children's learning at home. For example, homework books to help children develop their handwriting skills and practice sheets for number work. The childminder keeps a record of the suitability checks completed for her assistant and ensures that he completes appropriate first-aid and child protection training.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420649 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 852128 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in South Elmsall. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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