Whitaker, Diane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 December 2015 16 May 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 childminder interacts skilfully with children as they play. She provides a good range of activities that motivate children to learn and acquire new knowledge. They make good progress in their development.  The childminder provides a welcoming and interesting environment for children to play and learn in and forms close and trusting bonds with them. Children behave well and feel very much at home in the childminder's care.  The childminder shows a good commitment to enhancing her service and the outcomes for children. She regularly reflects on her practice and knows what is working well and where improvements can be made.  The childminder makes good use of daily discussions to keep parents well informed about their child's day and activities they have been involved in. Parents comment that their children benefit greatly from the high standard of care and learning the childminder provides.  The childminder gives children lots of time to learn to do things for themselves. This

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This provision is good

contributes significantly to children developing independence and confidence in managing their self-care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make best use of opportunities to encourage parents to share what they know about their child's learning at home.

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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

 maximise all opportunities that arise to encourage parents to share information about what their children are learning at home, to enhance the assessment of children's ongoing progress and plan even more precisely for the next steps in their development.

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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 discussed the outcome of children's involvement in the activities on the day with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and sampled written comments from other parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has clear policies and procedures. These, along with well-maintained documentation, underpin the efficient management of her setting. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe in her care. She knows the possible signs of abuse or neglect. She understands what to do should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She is fully aware of all new legislation and requirements. The childminder is committed to improving her practice and the quality of her teaching. She attends ongoing training to enhance her skills and knowledge. She regularly discusses what constitutes good practice and shares ideas for activities with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is very good. She uses her knowledge to observe and accurately assess children's development from their starting points. She completes termly summaries of children's progress which help her identify any gaps in children's learning and take swift action to close these. The childminder is a good role model for children's learning. She spends good quality time supporting children as they play. She engages them in conversation and listens with interest to what they have to say. She introduces children to new vocabulary and praises their efforts when they have a go at saying more complex words. The childminder skilfully teaches children about mathematical concepts, such as weight and measure during planned activities. Children show sustained concentration and good levels of motivation during activities, such as baking. They carefully find the ingredients they need using a picture recipe card. They show an interest

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

in using scales to weigh the ingredients and make a good attempt to crack the eggs into their bowl. Children use spoons with good control as they stir the mixture. They delight in what they have achieved when their cake is cooked.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates an inclusive learning environment for children. Children move about confidently and choose what they want to play with. They play well together and willingly help each other during activities, demonstrating a very caring attitude. Children feel at home and are emotionally secure. The childminder successfully supports children's good health. They benefit from a wide range of robust outdoor activities, both in the garden and nearby woodland. These activities help children to develop good physical skills and also ignite their curiosity and interest. Children enjoy building dens and learning about nature and wildlife, such as hedgehogs. Children fully understand the importance of washing their hands and cleaning their teeth as part of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for school when the time comes. They are confident, demonstrate good social skills and are able to express their own thoughts and ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302587 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 867397 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives in Heaton on the outskirts of Bradford. She operates, Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, during term time only. She provides funded early education for 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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