Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2016 28 February 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 learn in a clean and bright environment that is planned to meet their needs. Teaching is purposeful and children make good progress as they are encouraged to learn through developmentally appropriate play.  Children are happy in the setting. They develop close emotional attachments with the childminder and enjoy her playfulness, cuddles and praise. Children's artwork is displayed, which helps to promote a good sense of belonging and achievement.  The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their social skills and gain confidence with other groups of children. She takes them on a range of outings which helps them to learn about the wider community and promotes their physical well- being.  The childminder provides a wide range of good quality toys and resources to support children's progress across the seven areas of learning. There is a good balance between adult-led activities and opportunities for children to play and lead their own

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This provision is good

learning.  The childminder a positive approach to improving her childcare knowledge. She has established good working relationships with other childminders and keeps up to date with essential training. She is fully conversant with all new legislation and requirements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Reflection on practice is not yet precise enough to ensure that priorities are ambitious, in order to set consistently high expectations that drive continuous improvement and raise the outcomes for children.  The childminder is not always successful in encouraging parents to share information about their children's learning at home, to help consolidate and extend their learning.

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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

 sharpen the way in which reflection is used to increase the potential to deliver the highest-quality provision and excellent outcomes for children  explore more ways to help parents share information about what children are learning at home, in order to consolidate and extend children's learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed teaching and learning activities indoors.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation, including evidence of the suitability for all household members, children's details, learning files and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder and discussed children's learning and development with her.  The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's self- evaluation document and through written questionnaires from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible harm to children. She knows who to contact for further advice should she have a concern. The childminder has a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place and she implements this effectively in practice. The environment is safe and secure and the childminder undertakes daily risk assessments for all areas of her home. This helps to ensure children can play in safety. The childminder provides parents with good information about their child's progress and the activities that their child has participated in. This enables parents to continue their child's learning at home. They are able to work closely with the childminder to close any identified gaps in their learning. Parents express how happy they are with the care their children receive and the activities that their child has participated in.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The qualified childminder has good knowledge of children's interests and present stage of development. She regularly assesses children's progress and completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder identifies specific next steps in learning to support all children in making good progress. Children sort and categorise items with confidence. This supports their understanding of some early mathematical concepts. The childminder uses every opportunity to develop children's early communication and language skills. Children learn to listen carefully, for example, when the childminder reads stories. She uses books well and points to the different words and illustrations, encouraging children to link the words with what they can see. Older children gain a good knowledge and understanding of diversity through a range of activities, discussions and resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a welcoming, homely environment. There are good arrangements for settling new children and ensuring that their individual needs and well-being are met. Children are provided with opportunities to develop healthy lifestyles. The childminder offers a variety of nutritious, home-cooked meals which helps children to learn about the importance of a healthy diet. Children know what is expected of them and they behave well. They are effectively supported to develop good self-care skills, relative to their ages and capabilities. Children help to tidy away resources when they have finished with them and before they get others out. Younger children are encouraged to persevere with tasks and they show determination as they attempt to put on their own shoes and coats. This helps children to develop their independence and become increasingly responsible for taking care of their own needs, preparing them well for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and motivated learners. They make good progress in their learning, based on their starting points. Children are acquiring the key skills required for their next stage in learning, including their future move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421216 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 852196 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Baildon, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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