Childminder EY398985

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2016 24 February 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

 The childminder and her assistant provide a child-centred environment in which all children thrive. They ensure resources are where children can easily reach them so that they can select these according to their interests and further develop their independence. Children make good progress.  Young children are happy and settled. They have built secure attachments with the childminder and good settling-in arrangements are in place. This helps to foster children's emotional well-being.  Children's communication and language skills develop well. The childminder and her assistant consistently interact with the children and provide them with individual attention.  Children have good outdoor play opportunities, including outings to places of interest. This helps promote their physical well-being. The childminder also closely follows children's home routines and warmly responds to their care needs.  The childminder is passionate about her role and is committed to providing the children

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This provision is good

with a safe and stimulating environment. She reviews her provision to identify areas for ongoing improvement and monitors the work of her assistant well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The system of observation and assessment is not yet fully developed in order to give a clear overview of how children can be supported to achieve to an even higher level.  The childminder does not utilise her strong partnerships with parents to consistently gather as much information as possible about children's learning at home.

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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

 improve systems to record and monitor learning that support children to make even more progress  gather more consistent information from parents about children's learning and achievements at home that complements teaching and supports children to make rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies, documentation, children's records and verification of suitability checks.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistant are committed to promoting a high-quality provision for children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder implements effective safety and security procedures to ensure that children are protected from harm. She has established good links with the local childminding network, where she receives advice and guidance from other professionals. This ensures that she keeps up to date with changes. The childminder keeps her knowledge of child protection matters and first aid up to date. She reviews the provision in order to improve. The childminder knows children well and she is skilled in supporting their next steps in learning, including preparing them for nursery and school when the time comes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. She interacts purposefully with them to support their learning and help them to make good progress. Children are active learners and initiate many activities themselves, which are skilfully supported by the childminder and her assistant. High priority is placed on developing children's communication and language skills. The childminder uses a wide range of strategies to effectively promote and extend children's language. Children demonstrate good listening and early mathematical skills. For example, they confidently count potatoes as they plant them with the childminder's assistant, during planned activities. Children also compare the size of objects that they play with during self-directed play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder promotes their confidence and self-esteem through praise and encouragement. Children demonstrate that they are happy and confident in her care. The childminder takes children on regular visits to local groups, which helps them to develop social skills. She supports children's health well and good hygiene procedures are followed. Children have regular opportunities to be active and benefit from fresh air and exercise during outings and when spending time in the garden. Children respond well to the childminder's care and attention. She works in partnership with parents to find out information about children's care needs. Children benefit from affectionate cuddles and interactions. The childminder adapts the daily routine to follow children's changing needs. This helps to ensure their emotional well-being is promoted effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are encouraged to become independent learners during their play and daily routines. They are motivated and have a positive attitude to learning. Children make good progress from their starting points and acquire the necessary skills needed for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398985 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 860014 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 12 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Keighley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She 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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