Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 October 2015 3 November 2009

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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

 Children enjoy playing with a variety of toys and resources. These reflect their individual interests, take account of their next steps for learning and help children to make good progress. The indoor environment supports children's play and learning well. It helps them to develop confidence and independence as they play freely, making choices about their play.  The childminder establishes good channels of communication with parents during the settling-in period and thereafter. This helps to promote a shared and consistent approach to children's care and learning, which contributes to children feeling secure.  The childminder's positive role modelling helps children to build friendships and be respectful, kind and helpful to one another. Children settle in at their own pace, allowing them to build secure attachments to the childminder. This helps them to feel safe and develop a strong sense of belonging.

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This provision is good

 The childminder continually reviews what is working well and identifies what she can do to improve children's care and learning. She keeps up to date with changes in early years practice, adapting or updating her service in line with this.  Children are keen to learn and develop skills that prepare them for moving on to nursery and school. They engage well with activities and show good levels of concentration as they develop their own ideas. Children's learning is enhanced through the childminder's enthusiastic interaction.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consider fully how she can use all areas of the environment to further support children's imaginative play and exploration.  The childminder does not always model words correctly, to consistently support children's developing communication and language skills.

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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

 enhance children's imaginative play and exploration throughout the learning environment  model good language consistently, in order to support children's learning with greater success.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, written feedback from parents and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder implements statutory and other government requirements well. She monitors what children know and can do, and informally plans for what they need to do next. This information is shared with parents. The childminder discusses children's development with parents, for instance, by sharing progress summaries. Parents are actively encouraged to support children's learning at home. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder recognises how to promote children's welfare, including through close supervision and accurately maintaining records. Gentle reminders about safe practices, such as sitting on chairs correctly, also help children learn to keep themselves safe. The childminder makes use of opportunities, such as training, as part of her commitment to continuous improvement. This not only enhances her skills and the quality of children's experiences, but also improves safeguarding practices.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts positively with children. She engages in lively conversations with them, which helps to support and extend their learning. Children are inquisitive and motivated to learn. They explore resources, such as dough, with excitement. The childminder shows children how to do things. She closely observes them, recognising when they need extra support to use equipment. The childminder sensitively intervenes, which minimises any frustration children may experience. This helps to motivate and sustain children's interest and gives them the confidence to build on their skills. Children are helped to develop their understanding of stories. They delight in making their own dough gingerbread man and clearly enjoy listening to the associated book. The childminder engages children's interest further through strategies, such as her lively storytelling and questioning techniques. Children confidently operate toys, such as an

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

electronic role-play shopping scanner, developing an early interest in how things work.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and their emotional needs are well met. The childminder works in close consultation with children's parents. Children are sociable and play well alongside each other. They engage in imaginative play, recalling their own experiences as they play together. The childminder positively reinforces children's understanding of behavioural expectations. She gently encourages sharing and taking turns, which helps if minor disagreements occur as they play. Children help with tasks, such as tidying up. Well- organised toy tubs help them to learn where things belong. Children visit different places in the local and wider community. This promotes their physical well-being and widens their social experiences and appreciation of diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Children are prepared well for moving on to nursery then school. They learn to be independent and enjoy doing things for themselves, such as cutting up their own banana. The childminder spontaneously introduces early mathematical concepts during activities and daily routines, such as snack time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302228 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 867369 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in the Wrose area of Shipley. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Telephone number

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