Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 January 2016 11 January 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

 The childminder makes regular assessments of children's progress. This enables her to plan challenging activities that are tailored to each child's interest.  The childminder has a good relationship with parents. Regular communication ensures parents are well informed about what their children have been doing with the childminder. Parents understand where children are in their learning and they know how they can help them further.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She is highly skilled in helping children to settle and they form strong attachments with her. This supports children's emotional well-being exceptionally well.  The childminder regularly takes the children on outings in the local community to increase their experiences. Children begin to gain confidence in new situations as they develop an understanding of their community and the natural world.  The childminder has a strong capacity to improve. She uses self-evaluation effectively

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This provision is good

to identify and address any areas for future development. The views of parents and children are taken into consideration so that any planned improvements are appropriate.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Initial information gathered from parents about their child's learning is not always detailed enough to identify what children know and can already do to help the childminder plan for children's future learning precisely from the very start.  The childminder does not have a sharply focused and targeted programme of professional development in place to enhance her wealth of knowledge and experience, in order for her to ensure children make outstanding progress.

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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

 enhance the initial information gained from parents about what their child knows and can already do, so that the already good plans for moving children forward in their learning are more sharply focused  strengthen the plan for professional development, so that it is sharply focused on developing the already good teaching and understanding to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for the children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as, children's personal profiles, the childminder's self-evaluation form, training certificates and evidence of the suitability of other household members.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. Risk assessments are completed for outings and to ensure the environment in the home is safe for children. The childminder's home is warm, welcoming and well organised. She provides a good range of activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. The childminder ensures that toys are easily accessible and enable children to play and explore independently in safety. Parents are happy with the care their children receive and comment on how quickly their children have settled and the good progress they are making. The childminder has established links with other providers to make sure information about children's progress is shared.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's vocabulary is developing rapidly due to the good interaction with the childminder. She uses activities well to help children learn new words and sounds. Children enjoy reading books with the childminder. They are becoming confident in using their communication and language skills during their play. Children eagerly join in with the childminder as she sings songs to them. Children enjoy dancing to music. This contributes to their good physical development. Children are highly motivated and keen to return to activities. They have plenty of opportunities to play with children of the same age. The childminder takes children to local toddler groups and meets up with other childminders. This contributes to children's good social skills and helps to prepare them for their next stage in their learning. The childminder has high expectations of children. She regularly monitors children's progress to ensure any gaps in their learning are addressed swiftly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have an extremely positive relationship with the childminder. The childminder knows the children very well and listens carefully to what they say and values their contributions. This supports children's emotional well-being exceptionally well. Children are well behaved and they enjoy their time at the setting. Children are provided with healthy meals and snacks, which support their understanding of healthy eating practices. Good health and hygiene are promoted through everyday routines. The childminder helps children to acquire self-help skills. Her consistent care practices and encouragement motivate them to do things for themselves. Children become independent and can take care of their personal needs. This prepares them well for school. Children receive constant praise and encouragement from the childminder. This raises children's self-esteem and supports their willingness to try new things. Children learn about similarities and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

differences of people in society through various activities, resources and outings in the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder supports children well to become motivated and confident learners, providing them with a good foundation for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428222 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 874516 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives Bradford. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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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