Childminder EY419475

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2016 13 October 2011

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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 enjoy a good range of experiences which is well matched to their individual needs. The childminder has excellent knowledge of how young children learn. The childminder and her assistant help them to grow rapidly in confidence, to be happy and inquisitive.  Children form very secure attachments and their relationship with the childminder is good. Children enjoy the many cuddles and reassurance given by the childminder as they play. This helps to promote their emotional well-being and sense of self.  Children benefit from a range of resources and opportunities outdoors that helps to promote their physical development. Children enjoy nutritious snacks and sit together to eat healthy meals, helping to promote their well-being.  Children's speech and language are supported effectively. For example, the childminder helps them to repeat words and sing songs. The childminder reads out loud and points

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This provision is good

to illustrations to help children understand what is happening, helping to accelerate their developing vocabulary.  The childminder and her assistant are committed to continuously improving their practice. They regularly undertake early years training and the childminder reports that this has supported their teaching skills further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully gather in-depth information from parents about children's achievements and learning at home, on entry and on an ongoing basis to enable her to plan as well as possible around children's wider experiences.  Reflection on practice is not yet precise enough to ensure that priorities are ambitious, in order to set consistently high expectations that drive continuous improvement and raise the outcomes for children even further.

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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 ways to help parents share what they know their children can do at home, on entry into the setting and on an ongoing basis  sharpen the way in which reflection is used to increase the potential to deliver the highest-quality provision and excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding, including the sitting room, dining room, bathroom and the garden.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children as they engaged in learning activities.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation, including evidence of the suitability for all household members, children's details, learning files and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder and discussed children's learning and development with her.  The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's self- evaluation document and through written references and questionnaires from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has robust knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities with regard to keeping children safe. She has implemented written policies and procedures and knows what steps to take if she has concerns about a child's safety or welfare. All required records and documents are in place. Adults who work or live at the setting have undergone appropriate checks. The childminder holds discussions with her assistant about her performance and responsibilities within the setting. This ensures there is a collaborative and consistent approach to children's care and learning. Overall, partnerships with parents are good. Parents regularly look at children's development records and comment that they are very happy with the service the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder motivates children through her enthusiastic and effective teaching. She has robust systems for ensuring that observation, assessment and tracking of children's progress are precise. She uses her findings to identify their next steps in learning and to plan for their future development. The childminder is alert to any gaps in children's learning and takes swift action to help them quickly catch up. Children follow their own interests and use the available resources to support their play. For example, older children act out narratives as they excitedly pretend to bake cakes in the sand tray. The childminder sensitively plays alongside children and encourages them to make connections between their own experiences. This helps to support children's imaginative skills. Younger children are effectively supported as they develop their physical skills, such as gaining confidence in walking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to become independent in ways that are appropriate for their age and level of development. Children learn how to put their own coats and boots on and understand where to get a drink when they are thirsty. Children behave well when they are in the childminder's care. She gives clear and consistent messages to them regarding her expectations for behaviour. Children help tidy away toys and learn how to care for the play equipment. The childminder's praise and reassurance help to boost their confidence and self-esteem. Children benefit from many opportunities to learn about the local community and wider world. This helps them develop very good social skills and show an excellent awareness of themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to learn and join in activities. They are very well supported in their literacy and mathematical development. The childminder models good speaking and listening skills and adds number and mathematical concepts into their play. All children are making good progress and are very well prepared for the next stage of learning, including the move to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419475 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 852008 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 11 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Allerton, Bradford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and usually works with an assistant.

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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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