Childminder EY441095

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 April 2016 11 September 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

 Children benefit from taking part in stimulating experiences that engage them and build on their interests. Children show high levels of curiosity and motivation in their play.  The childminder supports children's creativity and imagination very well. Children are confident in exploring and using musical instruments, singing and taking part in action songs. They cooperate particularly well as they dress up and act out different roles that are within their experience.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder keeps them informed about their children's progress. She encourages parents to contribute information about what their children are doing at home so that she can further support this in her setting.  The childminder is a good role model. She effectively manages children's behaviour and offers praise to reinforce their positive actions and kindness. Children are developing an

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This provision is good

awareness of good manners and respect for others.  The childminder responds well to young children's emotional needs and recognises when they need reassurance and comfort. Children are confident, settled and form secure relationships with the childminder. This helps to support their emotional well- being effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's evaluation of her provision does not fully measure how plans for improvement benefit children's learning and development.  Older children are, sometimes, not given enough opportunities to practise their independence skills.

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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

 enhance the process of self-evaluation and review the impact of improvements on outcomes for children  provide further opportunities for older children to practise their growing independence 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 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 held discussions with the childminder 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 is confident to identify and report abuse. She has robust procedures in place to help families who need extra support. Checks and monitoring are carried out to ensure the premises are suitable and that children can access resources safely. The childminder is committed to improving. Overall, she knows the strengths of her practice and is working on areas for development. Parents are very complimentary about the service provided and are pleased with the progress their children are making. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and skills. She attends training, uses the internet for research and receives regular updates about current developments in early years practice. In addition, the childminder has regular contact with other settings in the local area, which enables her to share ideas and discuss best practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy engaging in activities alongside the childminder. She skilfully provides explanations and carefully questions them to further extend their understanding and learning. The childminder promotes children's love of books and stories and effectively encourages them to explore books with her. Children eagerly name the different farm animals they can see. They confidently talk about their experience of cows and geese on their walks in the local community. The childminder effectively supports children's growing vocabulary and introduces them to new words, such as, duckling, stables and the milking shed. She completes regular and accurate assessments of children's progress, including the progress check when they are aged between two and three years. The childminder makes good use of information from parents to accurately identify children's starting points. She regularly monitors their progress and uses her knowledge of each child to plan

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

experiences that help them achieve their next steps in learning. The childminder is quick to identify areas of development where children need more support.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes effective use of the space available and provides a good range of resources, both indoors and outdoors. The childminder takes children on outings in the local community and to local groups. These provide opportunities for children to mix with a larger group of children and adults. This helps them to learn new social skills and make friends. Children learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others and about the world around them. The childminder successfully promotes children's health and physical well-being. Children regularly participate in outdoor play and enjoy a range of healthy snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are attentive and enthusiastic in their learning. They remain engaged in activities for a significant period of time. Older children are learning to count and to recognise the sounds of letters. All children make good progress from their individual starting points. Children are developing the attitudes, skills and dispositions they require for the next stage of their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441095 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1037098 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 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Bingley, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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