Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2015 2 December 2008

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children are motivated and thrive in all aspects of their learning. The childminder provides a wide variety of stimulating experiences that encourage children's curiosity and successfully promotes their learning and development.  The childminder reviews the quality of her setting well. She evaluates strengths and weaknesses in her own practice. Parents and children provide feedback about the service the childminder provides. The childminder values their feedback and ideas and uses these to improve her resources and learning experiences for children.  The childminder develops exceptionally caring and trusting relationships with parents. Feedback from parents is extremely positive. They feel that their children benefit greatly from the time they spend with the childminder and that she is incredibly supportive.  The childminder's partnerships with other settings that children attend are especially

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This provision is good

strong. She works very closely with settings and shares her knowledge of children's individual development and learning. Children are particularly well supported emotionally as they move between settings and on to school.  The childminder has a range of policies and procedures that she shares with parents so that they are fully informed about her setting and know what to expect.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development is not specifically focused at developing her teaching skills to the highest level.

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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

 extend the programme of professional development so it is focused more precisely on key areas of practice to improve teaching further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following a planned activity.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the discussion with parents on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment and knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child. Effective policies and procedures underpin her good safeguarding practice, which helps to ensure children are kept safe from harm. The childminder understands and implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage well. All children make good progress in each area of their learning and development. The childminder is well qualified. She keeps her knowledge up to date and regularly shares good practice with other childminders, resulting in good care and learning. However, professional development is not always targeted to further develop her already good teaching skills to an outstanding level.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder has high expectations of children and a thorough understanding of how they learn. Children's communication and language skills are positively promoted. The childminder uses effective techniques, such as demonstrating, explaining and questioning to encourage children to talk about what they are doing and learning. The childminder extends children's vocabulary as she encourages them to recall recent experiences and share their knowledge of the natural world. Children develop good literacy skills and enjoy sharing books. Older children recognise and write the letters in their own name. Children enthusiastically join in when singing familiar songs. The childminder skilfully teaches children mathematical concepts, such as addition and subtraction. Open and regular communication between parents and the childminder supports parents continued involvement in their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an extremely good role model for children. She manages their behaviour very positively and sensitively. The childminder uses excellent methods to encourage sharing, taking turns and cooperating with others. Children's emotional well- being is promoted very well. They develop respect for themselves and each other and behave extremely well. At every opportunity, children from the very youngest to the eldest are actively encouraged and supported to be independent. Children learn about healthy routines and are extremely confident in their own self-care. Children have ample opportunities to mix with other children and adults. This includes visits to stay and play sessions at childminding groups and lots of outings and visits to interesting places. Children develop high levels of confidence and self-assurance in different social situations and are developing their knowledge and understanding of the wider community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress towards the early learning goals from their starting points. The childminder observes children's play and accurately assesses their development in all areas of learning. She identifies any gaps in their development and works closely with parents, other professionals and specialists to ensure that children catch up quickly and make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298972 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 861666 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Baildon. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on Tuesday to Thursday, and 7.30am to 9am on Mondays and Fridays, term time only, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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