Childminder EY459042

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2016 Not applicable

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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. The childminder ensures next steps in children's learning are planned and achieved, which means she is able to identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder uses her good knowledge well to track children's progress.  The childminder is supportive and kind to children and promotes good behaviour. She uses regular praise to raise children's self-esteem and confidence. Children demonstrate consideration of each other as they learn to share and take turns.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps them informed about their children's progress. She provides resource packs for parents to use at home with their children. The childminder encourages parents to contribute information about what their children are doing at home, which helps to further support their learning in her setting.  The childminder manages her provision well and is committed to the continuous

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This provision is good

improvement of her practice. She fully evaluates her provision and seeks the views of children, parents and the local authority to help continually improve her service.  The childminder has developed effective partnerships with other settings who are involved in the care and learning of children. This helps to ensure that children receive relevant support and consistency in their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development plans are not yet targeted precisely enough to achieve and maintain an even higher quality of teaching.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to become more aware of the similarities and differences between themselves and other people.

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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

 focus even more precisely on professional development plans so that they are more targeted in developing teaching to the highest level  support further children's developing awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and other people.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following a planned activity.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of all aspects of child protection. She carries out regular risk assessments of her home and outings effectively. The childminder completes the required training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding, and understands the importance of partnerships with other providers. She has built up good relationships in the community and has established strong relationships with other childminders in the area. She uses these networking opportunities with other childminders to further develop her knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from a wide range of play experiences that supports their learning and development. The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and language skills and they feel secure in attempting to talk. Young children communicate as they play, using a mixture of gestures and words to make their wishes and thinking known. The childminder is responsive and skilfully gives praise and repeats what children say. She reinforces the correct pronunciation of words and successfully introduces new vocabulary. The childminder plays alongside children and uses appropriate questions and explanations to support their developing understanding and skills. She gathers information from parents about children's abilities when they first start. She uses this to help her identify children's starting points and plan for the next steps in their learning and development. The childminder continually uses her observations to effectively assess

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children's progress. She ensures that activities offer appropriate challenge to move them on in their learning. For example, children develop their understanding of the world. They demonstrate their curiosity and motivation as they actively investigate and explore what happens to ice as it melts. Parents appreciate the breadth of experience their children have in the care of the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a safe, secure and inviting environment. She successfully promotes children's emotional well-being. Children have formed extremely close attachments with the childminder. They are settled and display a strong sense of belonging. The childminder creates a stimulating environment where children have a good range of resources to choose from. This helps to motivate children and builds their confidence in the decisions they make. The childminder knows the children well. She effectively fosters their independence and self-help skills. Children are encouraged to manage their own personal needs relative to their age and ability. The childminder teaches children about safety and risk as part of their play and daily routines. Children's physical skills and well-being are effectively supported and they have regular opportunities to be active. The childminder provides children with a good range of healthy foods and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

drinks, which helps to promote a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress across all areas of learning. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including, when the time comes, starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459042 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 968967 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Bradford, West Yorkshire. She operates Tuesday to Friday from 7.15am to 5pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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