Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2016 28 October 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 good and children are provided with a wide range of interesting activities and experiences. The childminder ensures children are engaged, motivated and learn successfully.  The childminder is warm and affectionate towards children. She provides a welcoming, homely environment where children are comfortable and happy. They are confident and self-assured as they play and explore.  The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children in developing their language and communication skills. She continually introduces new vocabulary and uses questioning techniques skilfully to encourage children to think critically.  The childminder prepares children very well, both socially and emotionally, for their next stage of learning. She forms very close links with nurseries and schools that children attend to support children's next move and to complement their learning.  The childminder holds a Bachelor of Arts in Childhood Studies and is committed to

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This provision is good

developing her practice with further training and reading. Consequently, children benefit from being with a practitioner who has up-to-date knowledge and delivers good quality education and care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Behaviour management is not always effectively used to help young children understand the impact of their actions on others.  The childminder is not always successful in gathering ongoing information from parents about their child's learning at home to ensure a consistent approach.

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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  gather ongoing information from parents about children's learning at home to ensure a consistent approach to children's learning.

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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 and Disclosure and Barring Service checks for the childminder. She also looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including the safeguarding and children's learning records.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder maintains very good written policies and procedures. These support her practice and she implements these well, through keeping them regularly updated and ensuring parents read and understand them. The views of parents and children, obtained from daily discussions and written questionnaires, are listened to and acted upon. The childminder monitors children's progress well through very good observations and assessments. Any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and addressed. She works closely with other settings that children attend to ensure consistency in planning for children's learning and development needs. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of protecting children in her care and knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child. She has attended in-depth training around safeguarding, ensuring that she has an up-to-date

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of opportunities that interests children. Regular observations and assessments are used well to help plan challenging activities that help children progress towards their next steps in learning. The childminder initially gathers information from parents and uses this well to plan children's starting points. She keeps parents informed about their children's progress, which enables them to continue children's learning at home. Children enjoy making the play dough and following the instructions. They point to the number representing how many cups of flour and salt to add. This demonstrates that children recognise numbers and numerals and competently make connections in their learning, supporting their early mathematical skills. The childminder places high emphasis on teaching children to develop their language and communication skills. She models language clearly and introduces new vocabulary and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

asks questions that lead and help children to think for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a very warm and welcoming environment. She ensures children's individual needs are met and that the care they receive is consistent to their home life. This helps to promote children's well-being. The childminder ensures that all children get lots of opportunities for outdoor play and exercise and have daily access to the garden. The childminder explains to children why it is important to keep healthy. She helps children to learn how to adopt good hygiene procedures and develop independent self- care skills. She promotes children's understanding of staying safe as they learn to manage risks around the home. This helps develop children's independence and sense of responsibility in preparation for nursery and school. For example, children confidently help to lay the table and prepare the fruit at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points. Children are confident, purposeful and capable learners who are well prepared for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320879 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 849093 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Wilsden, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a Bachelor of Arts in Childhood Studies.

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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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