Eggett, Marina

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2016 26 May 2010

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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 make good progress in their learning and development, due to the childminder's secure knowledge of their individual needs and interests. She uses this to provide interesting activities and outings which further enhance and develop children's skills and knowledge.  The childminder provides a welcoming, family environment. She organises her home to ensure that children can access the areas and resources safely. Children form very close relationships with the childminder and the other children in her care.  Children's behaviour is good. They are kind to their friends and learn to share and be part of a group. The childminder uses praise effectively and children respond to the positive atmosphere and clear routines.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder effectively builds relationships with them during settling-in periods. She shares a very detailed diary each day so parents have a good overview of all aspects of the care their child receives.

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This provision is good

 Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping promote their physical well-being.  The childminder provides good support for children to understand about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy selecting and preparing a variety of snacks to eat and undertake simple care practices independently.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use the information she receives about children's learning at home to further strengthen her assessment procedures.  The childminder's evaluation of the provision does not focus on how the quality of teaching can be enhanced to an outstanding level.

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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

 strengthen the procedures for exchanging information with parents about children's learning and development, using information from home more precisely to sharpen the assessment of children's progress further  refine the way in which reflection is used to target areas for development to enhance the quality of teaching to the highest levels and to consistently provide excellent levels of challenge for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out an observation of a planned activity and discussed the outcome with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and children's assessment records.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form. She also looked at a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of all people living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She has devised a detailed set of policies which outlines the action to be taken if she has concerns regarding the welfare of a child or conduct of an adult. The childminder attends mandatory training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. In addition, she has completed a relevant level 3 in childcare to strengthen her knowledge. The childminder implements a good range of policies and procedures to promote children's health and safety. She carries out risk assessments on her home, her pets and on outings. This helps to minimise any potential hazards. The childminder regularly reviews children's progress, to quickly identify when children require additional support. In addition, the childminder liaises well with healthcare professionals, the local nursery and schools.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced in childcare and her teaching methods are good. Children are spoken to directly at all times in a calm and pleasant manner. The childminder is sensitive to when children prefer to play by themselves, but remains close by to support play when needed. Children participate in a range of activities that allow them to explore and investigate objects and materials. Babies smile at themselves in a mirror and explore the sensory experiences provided for them. Children excitedly act out their favourite stories and predict the outcome of the story. The childminder extends their learning by providing props to make spaceships and children work imaginatively for extended periods of time. In addition, the childminder provides a range of malleable resources for the children to develop their creative skills. For example, children use sand to make a moon landscape with craters and aliens. Children are supported well in their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

communication and language development. The childminder encourages young children's speaking skills by repeating the words they are beginning to say. Children show a great interest in fiction and non-fiction books, particular linked to space, and select them independently to read.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a variety of opportunities to develop their social skills. They regularly attend playgroups and interact with other minded children. The childminder supports children to understand and follow the rules of her setting. Young children show a developing understanding of taking turns and sharing. The childminder has created a welcoming learning environment. Children can access a variety of resources and play with them in a comfortable area. There is space for children to rest and play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development expected for their age. They are making good progress and gaining the key skills needed, in readiness for starting the next stage in their education, such as nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302226 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 855022 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Bradford, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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