Childminder EY360306

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2016 14 March 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

 The childminder provides a welcoming and friendly environment. Children are happy and clearly enjoy the childminder's warm interactions. They show high levels of self- confidence and are emotionally secure and ready to learn.  Teaching is good. The childminder monitors children's progress well and accurately plans for their next steps in learning. Children are motivated learners who make good progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder skilfully plays alongside children to extend and enhance their learning. Children persist in activities and demonstrate a strong willingness to try new things.  Children behave well and are supported to be polite and respectful to others. The childminder promotes turn taking well and is a positive role model.  The childminder uses self-evaluation successfully to identify weaknesses in practice and drive continual improvement. She considers the views of children, parents and other

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This provision is good

professionals in this process to ensure that planned developments are pertinent.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather enough information from parents about children's learning and achievements at home. This means she cannot use parents' knowledge to complement her teaching and promote children's rapid progress.  The childminder's programme of professional development is not meticulously focused on raising the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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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

 obtain more information from parents about children's learning and achievements at home, and use this to complement teaching  make better use of professional development and focus more precisely on improving teaching skills.

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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 looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, children's assessment records and a sample of policies.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form and plans for improvement.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder is committed to providing a good quality service for children and their families. She has a secure understanding of how children learn and translates her knowledge well into practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder maintains a safe environment and implements effective health and safety procedures to help protect children from harm. She knows the possible indicators of abuse and is confident about how to refer concerns about children's welfare. The childminder works closely with other professionals to exchange ideas and reflect on her practice. She has established strong links with local feeder schools and shares good quality information with them to promote consistency in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses accurate observation and assessment to plan precisely for children's individual learning needs. She monitors children's progress carefully and uses appropriate interventions to help close any gaps in their learning. Parents are kept well informed of children's progress and receive regular updates about their child's achievements. Children are keen learners who enjoy a range of challenging activities. They excitedly engage in matching and sorting activities. The childminder uses this activity well to introduce descriptive language and support colour recognition. Children handle a wide range of tools safely and with increased control. This helps to promote their physical skills. They join in singing sessions and enthusiastically copy the actions to the songs. The childminder models language well and uses some supporting visual aids, such as labelling techniques, to help promote speech and language further. She asks a wide range of questions and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

helps children to express their ideas and think critically.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are self-assured and eagerly follow their own interests and make decisions about their play. They play harmoniously together and are supported well with learning to respect each other and to share resources fairly. The childminder provides praise and encouragement to help boost children's self-esteem. She is caring and very responsive to children's needs. This helps children to feel valued and supports their self-confidence. Children learn about diversity and difference through a wide range of resources and activities. They visit places of interest in the local community and benefit from opportunities to socialise with others at local groups. Children use the childminder's secure garden on a daily basis to explore and to enjoy fresh air and exercise. They follow good hygiene routines and are provided with nutritious meals and snacks. This helps to promote healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are confident in new situations and develop the key skills necessary for future learning and eventual moves to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360306 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 857597 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in the Queensbury area of Bradford. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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