Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 August 2015 27 April 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 well-qualified childminder is a good teacher. She uses her knowledge of the children to effectively help them move forward in their learning. Children are motivated, make good progress from their starting points and develop the skills they need for school.  Children are helped to keep safe. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge and first-aid qualification updated. She is aware of the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care.  Children develop close relationships with the childminder and each other. Children look forward to spending time in the setting and feel emotionally secure in the childminder's care. She is warm, caring and sensitive to children's individual needs.  Parents speak positively about the childminder. They appreciate the daily feedback about what their children have been doing and the regular summaries they receive of

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This provision is good

their development and progress.  The childminder values the opinions of parents in order to improve her service. She considers what she does well and the ways she can improve. This helps to ensure that her service continues to effectively promote children's learning and development.  The childminder provides a good range of activities and outings, which motivate children and help them to develop skills in all areas of learning. She follows children's interests and ensures that they are engaged in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children to think and solve problems for themselves.  The childminder does not seek enough information from parents when children first start, to help her plan precisely for their learning from the very beginning.

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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

 make the most of all learning opportunities to encourage children to think and solve problems by themselves  gather more information from parents about what children already know and can do upon entry.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  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

The childminder actively joins in children's play and makes suggestions to extend their learning further. She provides children with challenge and encourages curiosity and problem solving through the questions she asks. However, sometimes she does not give children enough time to respond to her questions. This slightly reduces the opportunities for children to fully develop their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop a secure understanding of the world. They confidently name the different stages of the life cycle of butterflies. The childminder builds on children's interest and provides books for them to use to extend their knowledge further. Children demonstrate their creative skills and knowledge of different materials as they make butterflies. The childminder playfully uses these opportunities to engage children in counting and simple calculations. Children are well

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who attend. This is good

prepared for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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good

The childminder makes good use of settling-in visits to get to know children and their parents. Children settle quickly and feel safe and secure in her care. Their individual needs are fully met. The childminder shares daily information and works with parents to provide consistency in children's routines. Children's good health is well promoted through suitable care practices. Children are encouraged to wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet. They have many opportunities to develop friendships and enjoy a wide range of activities. The childminder makes good use of community groups to complement the learning that takes place in her home. She has high expectations of children and ensures that they play and learn together well. Children's behaviour is very good. Children know about being fair and independently share. They use different approaches to sharing equally. The childminder supports children's move to school very well. She visits the new

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good

setting, attends settling-in visits with children and shares information about their achievements with teachers. This supports the continuity of children's learning very well.

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provision is good

The childminder understands and implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage well. She has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. The childminder observes and reviews children's progress. She accurately identifies any gaps in learning and plans for individual children's development. The childminder shares her assessments with parents regularly and identifies children's next steps in learning. However, she does not collect enough information about what children already know and can do when they start with her. This slightly reduces the continuity of learning between home and the setting. The childminder keeps up to date with early years practice and continues her professional development by attending training and sharing ideas and good practice with other local childminders. This has a positive impact on children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302119 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 864720 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Bradford, West Yorkshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6.15pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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