Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 November 2015 18 February 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

 Teaching is strong. The childminder is qualified and experienced. She understands how different children learn and ensures the resources and activities reflect their interests. The childminder uses questions well to stimulate children's curiosity in activities and enhance their thinking skills.  Children are motivated to learn. The childminder provides a safe and nurturing environment that fosters children's emotional well-being. Children are extremely secure and comfortable when with her and in her home. They willingly listen to her, learn and make good progress.  Partnerships with other providers are well established and make a positive contribution to children's care and learning. The childminder has very good relationships with parents, who are complimentary about the childminder and the quality of care that their children receive.  The childminder is aware of changes in legislation and keeps up to date with childcare

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This provision is good

related issues. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures. She shares this 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 does not have a targeted programme of professional development in place to strengthen her teaching.  On occasion, the childminder does not use her assessments precisely enough to plan activities that challenge children and support their progress 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

 build on the already good practice by planning targeted professional development to drive the quality of teaching to outstanding  refine the way that assessments are used to determine how to challenge and continually improve outcomes for children.

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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 discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and took account took account of the views of the parents spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge and first-aid qualification updated. She has a good understanding of the signs of possible abuse or neglect. The childminder is aware of the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She can deal with any accidents or emergencies confidently. The childminder evaluates the quality of the service she provides, finding out what parents and children expect and enjoy. This helps her to make continuous improvements to her setting. The childminder has built good relationships with other early years settings and local schools. She shares information about children's interests and progress. This helps to provide continuity in learning as children move from one setting to another.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are motivated and curious learners. They actively gain the skills needed to be ready for nursery and school. The childminder skilfully joins in children's play and provides a good variety of activities that helps children learn. She observes children regularly and accurately assesses their progress. Parents are well informed about what their children do during the day and how they can support their learning at home. Children develop good communication and social skills. The childminder interacts with children at their level, and meaningful conversations between the childminder and children happen regularly. Every opportunity is used to extend children's vocabulary, develop their thinking and promote communication. The childminder sings songs with the children and uses gestures to help them understand the words she uses. She is responsive to children and shares their interest in the natural world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a good range of activities that supports children to develop skills in different areas of learning. She follows children's interests so that they engage well in their play. The childminder praises and encourages children's achievements and efforts, which helps to promote their self-esteem and confidence. Children have lots of opportunities for outdoor play, outings and physical exercise. They enjoy regular visits within the local community and to places of interest. Children learn about the world and people around them. The childminder makes her expectations of children's behaviour consistently clear. She effectively encourages children to develop skills for independence, for example, children remove their shoes on entering the setting and help to tidy away toys. The childminder promotes good hygiene routines and helps children learn about personal safety in ways suited to their stages of development. The premises are safe and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

secure. Any risks in the environment that are identified are minimised or eliminated.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder monitors children's learning and development. If gaps in their learning are identified she knows how to work with parents and external partners to close these. Children make good progress from their starting points and acquire skills they need for future learning. They are well prepared for school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312531 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 862100 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Low Moor, Bradford. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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