Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2016 16 February 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children flourish in a nurturing and homely environment. They benefit from exceptionally strong relationships with a very attentive childminder who knows them well. Children develop a strong sense of belonging and are exceptionally self-assured.  Teaching is outstanding. The childminder monitors children's progress precisely and uses her in-depth knowledge of their needs to plan challenging learning experiences. Children are motivated learners, who show high levels of engagement in activities.  The childminder places an extremely strong focus on developing children's communication skills. She values what children say and introduces a wide variety of new words, to promote their speech and communication skills.  Children have an impressive array of stimulating resources available to them, in both the indoor and outdoor environment. They use resources imaginatively as they follow their own interests and make decisions about their play.

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This provision is outstanding

 The well-qualified childminder is a skilled professional. She translates her vast knowledge of how children learn and develop into practice extremely well. Children receive high-quality care and make excellent progress towards the early learning goals.  Exemplary partnerships with parents promote children's learning, both at home and in the setting.  Links with other settings and childcare professionals are well established. Excellent information-sharing practices are implemented to promote consistency of care and learning.  The childminder uses an inspiring range of activities, experiences and resources, to promote children's awareness of their own culture and those of others.

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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

 implement the plans that are in place to complete further professional development activities, to maintain the highest standards of teaching.

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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 and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The highly experienced and accomplished childminder is dedicated to continually evolving the service she provides. She uses ongoing reflection exceedingly well, to plan developments that focus on improving outcomes for children. For example, the childminder plans to extend her already first-rate programme of professional development, to enhance her knowledge and skills further. The views of parents, children and other professionals are given the utmost consideration. This helps to ensure that planned developments are pertinent and meet the needs of the service users. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of child protection issues and knows how to refer concerns. Health and safety procedures are stringent and reflect a superior knowledge and understanding of statutory requirements. This helps to protect children from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has a child-centred approach to everything she does. She uses precise observation and assessment to provide optimum opportunities for children to extend their understanding and skills. The childminder uses excellent information-sharing practices with parents to find out what children already know and can do. She uses this information superbly to complement her teaching and to provide innovative approaches to promoting learning at home. Children show exceptional concentration skills and demonstrate a strong exploratory impulse, for example, as they investigate cornflour. They talk about texture and find out about how colours can be changed. The childminder introduces mathematical language and promotes counting and shape recognition. She expertly plays alongside children, to extend their learning and help them to gain new skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with this very patient and caring childminder. They are extremely independent and are provided with extensive opportunities to do things for themselves. Children follow excellent hygiene routines, including how to care for their teeth. They grow their own vegetables and harvest and sample their produce, which encourages healthy eating. Children regularly exercise and play outdoors in the fresh air. They enthusiastically dance and move rhythmically to music. This helps to promote their physical well-being and coordination. Children behave impeccably and show respect and consideration for others. They are consistently praised for their achievements and are supported very well to overcome challenges and to keep trying.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are strong communicators, who learn new words rapidly. They are highly confident in new situations and play cooperatively together. Children are eager to learn and persist in activities for long periods. They make excellent progress in all areas of learning and are prepared exceptionally well for future learning and eventual moves to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505124 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 848004 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1984 and lives in the East Bowling area of Bradford. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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