Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 August 2015 12 May 2011

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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 quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder skilfully guides children's learning through a well-balanced mix of adult-directed and child-led play. She provides a wide range of activities and resources to successfully promote the seven areas of learning and support children's different learning styles and interests.  Partnerships with other professionals and early years settings that children attend are strong. The childminder talks to children about the move to school, takes them on visits and teaches them to be independent in their self-care routines. Continuity of care and learning is promoted effectively.  The childminder constantly reflects on her practice and seeks the views of parents and children about the quality of her setting. This enables her to continually improve the care and learning experiences she provides.  Parents speak highly of the childminder. Regular information is shared to ensure there

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This provision is good

is a consistent approach to promoting children's development. Parents feel very well supported and report that they are very happy with the progress that their children make in the childminder's care.  Children are kept safe. The childminder has attended safeguarding training. Therefore, she has ensured her practice is underpinned by a good and up-to-date knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She has a good understanding of the correct procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have a targeted programme of professional development in place to strengthen teaching.

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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

 build on the already good practice by planning targeted, professional development to ensure teaching is always of the highest quality.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documents, including a selection of policies, children's assessment records and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector observed practice and the interactions between the childminder and children during play and care routines.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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who attend. This is good

All children make good progress and are motivated, enthusiastic and interested learners. The childminder interacts with children at their level and engages in meaningful conversations with them all of the time. She helps children to develop their growing vocabulary by asking questions, encouraging them to share their thoughts and repeating words back to them, using the correct pronunciation. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to be creative. She skilfully sustains their thinking as they express their feelings and ideas when playing imaginatively. The childminder regularly shares children's achievements with parents to keep them informed of children's learning. The childminder teaches children about numbers and the sounds that letters make as they play. Children are motivated to write the letters in their name and identify the difference between numbers and letters. Older children display mathematical understanding. They

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who attend. This is good

are confident with counting, adding on and taking away. Children are developing the skills they need for starting school.

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good

The childminder works closely with parents to make sure that settling-in procedures are flexible, in order to meet children's individual needs. She establishes very close and secure relationships with the children she cares for. The childminder provides good levels of praise and encouragement. Children build confidence and develop their understanding of how to take turns, share and think about the feelings of others. The childminder effectively teaches children about safety and managing risk. They independently choose from a wealth of exciting, varied and interesting activities indoors and out. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They follow good hygiene practices as part of everyday routines as they help to prepare food and manage their own self-care. The childminder works in partnership with local schools and nurseries. She prepares children exceptionally well emotionally for their move to nursery and school.

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provision is good

The experienced childminder fully understands and meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has high expectations of the children and supports them in making good progress from their starting points. She systematically monitors and tracks the progress children make, which helps her to plan for their next steps in learning and highlights any gaps in their development. The childminder knows how to access further support for children when needed. She has completed mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, which helps her to keep children safe. In addition, the childminder uses her visits to other settings and regular meetings with other childminders to improve the care and learning experiences she provides for children. However, her professional development is not sharply focused in order to develop excellent skills and knowledge to take her teaching standards to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302516 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 867387 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Wyke, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm 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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