Throupe, Sarah Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2015 2 March 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder carries out regular observations and uses this information to plan appropriate activities to support children's individual learning needs. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder asks questions to encourage children to express their thoughts and ideas. She models good use of language and names objects to broaden their vocabulary. She effectively promotes their understanding and speech development.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles through good care practices, which successfully promote their good health. The childminder provides healthy snacks and nutritious meals. Children enjoy plenty of opportunities to be physically active. They play in the garden, walk to and from school and visit local parks.  The childminder manages children's behaviour very well. She has a calm and consistent approach and gives gentle reminders to help children learn about rules and boundaries.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with other settings that children attend are strong. There is an excellent two-way flow of communication which means children's needs are well known.  Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They settle well and develop a good sense of security and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to directly engage parents in ways that they can support their children's learning at home.  The childminder's evaluation of the provision does not fully support enhancing the quality of teaching to an outstanding 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

 provide parents with more detail about ways in which they can further support their children's learning at home  refine the way in which reflection is used to target areas for professional development, to enhance the quality of teaching to the highest levels and to consistently provide excellent levels of challenge for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out an observation of a planned activity and discussed the outcome with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of all people living on the premises.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form. She also looked at a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe in her care and can confidently explain what action she would take if she had a concern about children's welfare. In addition, she implements a range of policies and procedures which promote a safe and secure environment for the children. The childminder assesses and checks on all children's progress and she has a clear picture of their achievements. For example, she focuses on children's secure development and sets them greater challenges to ensure they make good progress. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings. She has established links with the local schools to further support children's learning and development. The childminder has completed a relevant childcare qualification and has completed mandatory training, such as first aid.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully observes children to help her assess their learning and progress. She uses her assessments well to identify gaps in learning and plan next steps that relate to their interests. This means the childminder knows how best to support children and puts support in place to ensure that gaps are closing. The childminder follows the children's lead as she joins in with their play. For example, she guides, supports and provides a constant narrative of what she and the children are doing. This helps to motivate and engage children and supports their communication and language development. The childminder provides children with a good variety of natural resources. Children explore them with their senses and develop good imaginative skills. Parents are well informed about their children's learning in the setting and they contribute their own observations from home. This partnership working helps to promote children's good

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment with resources that are readily accessible for children to choose from. Children are well behaved and play cooperatively. Their self-care skills are appropriately fostered. Snacks of fresh fruit and daily outdoor exercise contribute towards promoting children's good health. The childminder is a positive role model. Children learn about different emotions which contributes to helping them express their feelings. Children attend local toddler groups where they mix with others. This helps with fostering their social skills. Children are learning to respect and value differences in other people. They are widening their experiences beyond their own family.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and develop the key skills needed for their future learning, such as starting school or nursery. The childminder clearly understands the importance of monitoring the progress children make. This means she is quickly able to identify any gaps in their learning and seek additional help if required. The childminder plans well for individual children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415798 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 851659 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 2 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Cullingworth, Bradford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank 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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