Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2016 13 April 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

 Children are clearly at ease, having built close bonds with the childminder. Younger children move around freely, readily making choices about what they would like to play with from a good variety of accessible toys. After being collected from nursery, children are eager to start playing.  The childminder implements consistent routines. This helps younger children to develop a sense of security through knowing what is happening and when. Even from a young age, children are encouraged to develop good levels of independence during care routines.  The childminder promotes effective two-way communication with parents. This helps her to promote a shared and consistent approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder is a positive role model, helping children to develop essential social skills. Younger children play harmoniously alongside each other. Any occasional minor incidents, such as wanting the same toy, are managed successfully. The older, most-

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This provision is good

able children build firm friendships and enjoy sharing experiences and ideas.  The childminder's lively and engaging manner enhances children's enjoyment and helps them to build on their positive approach to learning. Children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to extend her professional development so that teaching and children's learning are raised to an outstanding level.  There is scope to strengthen information sharing with other providers to support children's transitions as they move between settings.

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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

 focus more precisely on identifying professional development opportunities that help raise the quality of teaching and children's learning to an outstanding level  strengthen partnership working with other settings, so that precise information is consistently exchanged to ensure a collaborative approach to children's individual care and learning.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, children's records of learning and planning, questionnaires and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder undertakes some self-reflection and encourages the views of children and parents in helping her to shape and improve her service. She updates her policies, procedures and practice in line with changes to legislation. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The home is safe and secure. The childminder adapts the environment daily in accordance with children's age and stage of development, helping them to stay safe. The childminder has a secure knowledge of possible signs of abuse or neglect and how to report concerns. She closely supervises children and reminds them about safety rules when they become a little over exuberant. This minimises accidents and helps children learn to keep themselves safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's learning. She uses this information to plan activities to support children's progress, in discussion with parents. Parents regularly view and add comments to their children's records of learning and receive regular development summaries. The childminder obtains topic information from one of the nurseries that children attend, helping her to complement children's experiences. Children enjoy themselves and engage well. Younger children persevere while completing a more challenging inset puzzle with support and delight in investigating the texture of the sand. The childminder generally interacts well. She introduces ideas to extend children's learning, demonstrating how to use the sand wheel and moulds, intervening to offer support. For example, the childminder suggests to toddlers that they use a bigger mould. This prevents them from becoming frustrated and helps them to achieve what they set out

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Younger children enjoy helping to put on their shoes or chop up their banana. The childminder supports their developing language skills and young children express themselves using single words, two-word sentences and gestures. The older, most-able children confidently manage their own personal care and communicate confidently. They organise activities amongst themselves and enjoy riding around together on wheeled toys. Children have good access to the garden and take part in a good variety of outings, such as to the farm shop and toddler groups, enhancing their experiences and understanding of the wider world, and ensuring they have lots of fresh air and exercise. This contributes successfully to their physical well-being, as does the variety of healthy snacks and home- made meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and have a positive disposition for learning. They are motivated and have good levels of confidence in their own abilities. They readily share their views and enjoy self-chosen tasks. They concentrate and play collaboratively, negotiating turn taking with their friends. They develop an appreciation of the similarities and differences between themselves and others, learning tolerance and respect. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302154 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 864721 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in the Wibsey area of Bradford. 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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