Holian, Mrs Anna Maria

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2015 6 April 2011

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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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder appropriately promotes children's safety and well-being by maintaining risk assessments in relation to the premises, garden, and any outings. In addition, she has reviewed the risks associated with pets on the premises to minimise any potential hazards or risks.  The childminder has good systems in place to evaluate her provision. She regularly obtains the views of parents and children in order to identify areas for improvement.  The childminder holds a relevant qualification and accesses further training to enhance her knowledge of how children learn. This has had a positive impact on the childminder's quality of teaching and the outcomes for children's learning.  The childminder works in partnership with local schools, nurseries and other professionals. This ensures consistency in children's care and learning.  The childminder regularly praises the children for their achievements, which boosts

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This provision is good

their confidence and motivates good behaviour.  The childminder supports and extends children's vocabulary and communication skills during daily routines and play activities. She actively listens to what they are saying to her and, as a result, children are becoming confident communicators.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The good information gained from assessing children's progress is not yet used to best effect in raising children's achievements to the highest levels.  The childminder does not make best use of opportunities to maximise children's imagination and excite their curiosity.

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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

 consistently use the good information gained from assessing children's progress to help focus on and plan more challenging activities and learning experiences, to enable children to make rapid progress  continue to develop opportunities to support children to extend their imagination and ignite their curiosity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home, including the kitchen, garden and play areas.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder caring for and playing with the children.  The inspector sampled children's progress records and a range of documentation, including the safeguarding policy, children's registers and accident and medication records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability checks carried out for all adults within the home and the childminder's self-evaluation and development plan.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. She follows the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance and understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder keeps appropriate records of attendance, administering medication and accidents. She assesses and checks on all children's progress and has a clear picture of their achievements. However, she has yet to use this information to help her focus on and plan highly challenging experiences that will raise children's achievements. For example, by focusing on children's secure development and setting greater challenges to ensure they make outstanding progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge and skills to provide good quality teaching and learning experiences for children. She observes children, then plans and provides activities across the seven areas of learning. The childminder consistently encourages children's confidence and provides opportunities for them to lead and make choices in their own play and learning. Children develop confidence in their communication and language as they are encouraged through a variety of strategies to develop their skills. Children show a swiftly increasing understanding of number recognition and counting skills due to effective teaching. The childminder uses every opportunity to develop children's understanding of the world. She promotes children's awareness of similarities and differences in their lives and the world around them. The childminder offers a wide selection of household and natural objects to enhance children's play. However, she sometimes misses opportunities

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

to extend children's imagination and ignite their curiosity during role-play activities. The childminder attaches high importance to partnerships with parents and sharing information regarding children's progress and well-being. This ensures continuity of care and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well cared for in the setting. The childminder ensures that the environment is safe, clean and clutter free to prevent accidents and promote children's welfare. She teaches children the importance of keeping themselves safe while they play. She offers simple explanations about tidying up during activities so they do not fall over toys and equipment. The childminder encourages children to gain independence in their self-care. She seizes the earliest opportunities to teach children about the importance of good handwashing routines after toileting and before eating. The childminder is kind, caring and very calm, which supports children's emotional well-being. She speaks softly to children and interacts with them at their level.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the skills needed for future learning, such as starting nursery or school. All children are working within the range of development that is typical for their age, given their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282074 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 856239 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Baildon, Bradford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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