Mitchell, Richard

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2016 7 December 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 as the childminder uses his qualifications well and fully understands how to promote children's learning. He knows how to support children's next steps and offers stimulating activities to ensure that they make good progress.  The childminder effectively supports children's emotional well-being and they have formed very strong bonds with him. Children are happy and make good choices about their play in this stimulating and exciting home.  The childminder has realistic expectations of children's behaviour and supports them effectively to develop an understanding of right and wrong. Children are polite, friendly and are learning to take turns and share.  The childminder is very reflective. He continually assesses how his practice supports the children to achieve their best potential, taking into account parents' views.  Children are safe in the childminder's home. The childminder closely supervises children

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This provision is good

and assesses risks, taking steps to reduce hazards, specifically those related to his pets. Children display a good awareness of keeping themselves safe throughout their daily routines and activities.  The childminder has made good links with other settings and external agencies to support children in their overall learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder steps in too quickly to assist children and does not give them time to act or think for themselves.  The childminder has not established efficient systems to ensure his knowledge is kept current regarding some recent changes to legislation.

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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

 give children more time to respond to questions so that they can develop and talk about their ideas and what they are doing, to fully extend their learning  enhance further the systems for continuous professional development, to secure up-to- date knowledge relating to changes in legislation that affect childcare practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor environment.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation and discussed children's learning while they were engaged in the activities.  The inspector sampled children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, training certificates and his self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is passionate about his role and dedicated to the children. He strives to improve his practice so that children have the best opportunities to achieve well. He effectively reviews children's progress to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning and development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse. He knows what to do should he have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder carefully checks the identity of visitors and ensures his home is safe and secure. He practises fire drills with children to help them learn about what to do in an emergency. In addition, he carries out regular risk assessments of his home and for outings. For example, he has detailed risk assessments for his pets to ensure any hazards are minimised. The childminder is well organised and supporting documentation for his practice is well maintained.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children extremely well. He develops interesting and fun activities to challenge children's learning and development, taking into account their individual interests. He observes the children as they play and assesses their progress to identify their next steps in learning. He has a good understanding of how children learn and develop, and covers all areas of learning well. He ensures parents are fully informed about their child's progress and how they can support children's continued learning at home. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their language and mathematical awareness. For instance, children show great interest as they experiment with resources that float or sink. They talk about the size and use mathematical terms to compare and differentiate between the resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and secure with this calm and caring childminder. All care arrangements are agreed with parents and this helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care. Care practices are implemented well and help children to become independent; they choose their toys and use the toilet by themselves. Children are motivated and eager to try to do things for themselves, and are developing a growing sense of responsibility. The childminder uses praise effectively and this contributes to children's developing confidence, self-esteem and emotional well-being. Children take part in activities where they learn to share and take turns. They laugh and enjoy each other's company as they play cooperatively and help each other in their play. The childminder helps children to be respectful, consider each other's needs and understand how their actions impact on others. This helps develop their understanding of behaviour and their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

social and emotional awareness. In turn, this prepares children well for pre-school, nursery and school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their initial starting points. Children gain the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and are well prepared for the move on to pre- school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY260694 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 848422 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 22

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. He works alongside another registered childminder from his home in Thornton, Bradford. He operates for 48 weeks of the year from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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