Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 2015 7 May 2015

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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 has worked closely with her local authority Quality Support Officer to review the quality of her provision and has taken prompt action to address all previous weaknesses.  The childminder has attended a range of training courses since the last inspection. She makes use of her improved skills to enhance the care and teaching children receive.  The childminder provides a variety of well-planned activities and resources to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning.  Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported to develop their English language skills. This helps prepare them for school or the next stage in learning.  Children develop good self-help skills and confidence because the childminder encourages them to do things for themselves. She sets realistic boundaries and expectations that positively promote children's cooperation and good behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to seek feedback from parents, children and staff in order to drive continual improvement.  The childminder's good partnership working does not extend to all partner agencies who are involved in the care and welfare of children to ensure consistency.

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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

 improve the system for evaluating the effectiveness of the provision by taking account of the views of parents, children and staff  establish links with all partner agencies who are involved in the care and welfare of children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's focused improvement plan and evidence of the suitability of staff working with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the Quality Support Officer on the telephone and took account of her views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates the effectiveness of her provision and has plans for improvement. She supervises her assistant well to ensure consistency in practice. However, she does not always seek the views of parents, children and staff. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments of the setting and for trips out in the community. The childminder has a thorough understanding of the process for reporting concerns about children's welfare to ensure consistency. She keeps an attendance record of all children and staff. However, the childminder has not established partnerships with all professionals who are involved in the care and welfare of children. The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating and meaningful experiences for children, which helps them to make good progress in their learning. She keeps a close check on how well the children are doing in their learning and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

shares this information with parents. Gaps in learning are identified and quickly reduced.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children participate in a variety of activities which supports their development. They choose from a selection of resources which helps support their independence. The childminder places a very good focus on developing children's speech and language. For example, young children learn to use words, such as scrunch and crinkle as they enjoy playing in piles of leaves. The information gathered about what children can do on entry to the setting is effectively used to plan activities which follow children's needs and interests. The childminder makes the most of ongoing assessments to ensure that activities provide challenge for all children. Regular exchanges of information about children's achievements, and parents' positive contributions to progress reviews, helps to ensure that children's learning is effectively supported at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to meet the needs of children and to complement their care routines. Children have a warm and caring relationship with the childminder and settle well. She listens very carefully to what children say and values their contributions. This supports children's emotional well-being. Children of all ages are very polite and are developing good social skills. The childminder is skilled in supporting children to manage their behaviour. Children understand that sometimes they have to wait and take turns with the toys. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. For example, children are offered a menu of nutritious meals and snacks and have access to drinking water at all times. A good range of resources in the outdoor area help support children's physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points and acquire the skills for their next stage in learning or school. Children who speak English as an additional language are quickly gaining the skills they need to communicate effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469788 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1014949 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Bradford. She operates all year round from 7am to 10pm, every day of the week, except for family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with one part time assistant. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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