Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 August 2015 11 June 2013

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Some aspects of children's welfare are not promoted well enough as they play in the garden because not all hazards have been minimised.  Resources and activities are not matched well enough to all children's individual needs or stages of development.  The childminder does not consistently link with other settings that children attend, in order to promote a shared and consistent approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities to extend children's sensory play and exploration.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures and knows how to safeguard children effectively. She has recently updated her training and reviewed her policies and procedures. She renews her first-aid training, which contributes further to promoting children's welfare.  The childminder establishes strong channels of communication with parents, for example, through daily diaries, newsletters and regular progress meetings. This helps to promote a consistent approach to children's care and learning.  Children are happy, confident and settled. They have developed secure attachments with the childminder, which help to foster their emotional well-being.  The childminder interacts with children well. She allows children time to try to solve problems independently before stepping in to support them. This helps to minimise any frustration and helps children to achieve what they set out to do.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that all hazards in the garden are minimised as far as possible  ensure that the planning of the learning environment and activities consistently meets all children's individual needs  ensure that the regular, two-way flow of information that takes place with other providers is consistent.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to take part in sensory play and exploration.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to the health or safety of the children in her care (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to the health or safety of the children in her care (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 This inspection was carried out following receipt of information that raised concerns about the childminder's ability to safeguard children.  The inspector observed activities and care routines in the lounge 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 improvement plans.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder provides a satisfactory range of play opportunities. As part of this, she plans a variety of interesting outings, such as to museums, farms and the zoo. These enhance children's experiences. However, she does not always make the best use of resources and planned activities indoors or in the garden. This means the environment is not stimulating enough to provide good quality learning experiences. This occasionally results in a lack of purposeful engagement by children. In particular, older, more-able children are not always provided with sufficient levels of challenge. The childminder provides a narrative as they play in the garden with sand and a toy, ride-on digger. They learn how things work as they try to scoop and tip out the sand. During the activity, the childminder intervenes appropriately to help the children when she notices they are struggling a little. Young children develop early imagination skills as they play with toy

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who attend. This requires improvement

cars and a garage. However, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities for sensory play and exploration.

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requires improvement

The childminder implements suitable care routines to meet children's individual needs. These are discussed with parents, alongside other information being gathered when children first start. All age groups are encouraged to develop independence in readiness for moving on to nursery. The childminder talks about what is happening and when during the daily routines. This helps to reinforce younger children's early language development and helps them to feel secure. Older, more-able children use language confidently to talk about what they are doing and express their needs. The childminder helps to promote children's physical well-being. She implements suitable hygiene practices, incorporates healthy, home-made meals as part of her menu and provides good access to fresh air and exercise. She has recently developed planting and growing areas in the garden. This enables children to harvest fruit and vegetables, helping them learn about healthy foods

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provision requires improvement

The childminder keeps children safe and secure within the home and has robust risk assessments for outings, having recently reviewed these. However, although the childminder has identified hazards in the garden, such as stagnant water and gardening tools, she has yet to fully minimise them. However, children are very closely supervised. The childminder regularly observes children to assess their progress. She promptly ensures early intervention where children are identified as not working at their expected development levels. The childminder reviews her practice regularly, in conjunction with her Local Authority Advisor. However, her own assessments are not effective enough to fully identify weaknesses and ensure her provision is good quality. The childminder has established good links with some of the providers that the children also attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447822 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1023330 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives in the Cross Roads area of Keighley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers overnight care.

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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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