Lumb, Jillian

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2015 20 March 2012

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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 are cared for in a clean and safe environment. The childminder minimises potential risks successfully and protects children by ensuring she maintains a first-aid qualification.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of how children learn through play. She plans activities that children enjoy and are interested in. These help them to develop the skills necessary to be ready for their future learning.  Parents are fully engaged in their children's development. They contribute information about their children's learning at home, helping the childminder support them to make the best possible progress.  Children are happy and settled, and develop close emotional attachments to the childminder. They readily go to her for comfort or support with activities. The childminder's effective practice promotes children's personal and social development and emotional well-being successfully.  The childminder has developed good partnerships with other professionals and settings

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This provision is good

that children attend. She exchanges relevant information so that children are provided with continuity in their care and education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Behaviour management strategies are not always used effectively to help young children understand the impact of their actions on others.  The childminder sometimes does not give children enough time to think about and respond to the questions they are asked.

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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

 help young children to more effectively manage their own behaviour and understand the feelings of others  provide more time and opportunity for children to respond to the questions they are asked.

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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 toured the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including evidence of the childminder's qualifications, Disclosure and Barring Service checks for the childminder and people living in the home over 16 years old.  The childminder looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including the safeguarding policy and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children are protected by the childminder because she has a secure knowledge of her role and responsibilities in safeguarding children. The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that children make good progress. The childminder holds an early years qualification and is committed to developing her practice through further training. She works closely with her assistant to ensure good quality provision. She evaluates the effectiveness of the setting and considers the views of her assistant, parents and children when identifying areas for improvement. This helps to have a positive impact on the care and education she provides for children. Parents are very pleased with their children's development and the quality of the learning experiences they receive from this motivated childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out comprehensive observations of children's learning. She identifies and records their starting points and makes accurate assessments of their progress. The childminder involves parents in planning and supporting what their children need to learn next. She ensures that any gaps are identified early, and appropriate interventions are carefully planned and promptly implemented. The childminder skilfully interacts with children and uses every opportunity to build on their learning. For example, children love singing the festive songs they learn and are enthusiastic to talk about the Christmas story. The tracking and monitoring of children's development are timely and accurate. The childminder uses this information effectively to help prepare children for their future move on to nursery or school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents to gather information about their children's individual needs and routines. She uses this information well, to implement the home routines which children are familiar with. This helps children settle well and feel a sense of belonging. Children learn about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They have good opportunities to play outside and are given nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder teaches children about the importance of following effective hygiene procedures and about personal safety. The childminder welcomes children to a happy and fun environment, in which they use a wide selection of toys and resources with confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are happy, motivated and enthusiastic learners. Well-planned activities ignite children's interest in learning. All children acquire the skills they need for future learning and are ready for the move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY275879 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 856160 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Bradford, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification in childcare at level 4 and works alongside an assistant who holds a qualification in childcare at level 2.

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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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