Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2016 3 March 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 qualified childminder is skilled at following children's lead and adapts her plans for their learning. She provides a range of interesting activities indoors and outdoors which covers the seven areas of learning. This contributes to the good progress children make.  The childminder is extremely caring, sensitive and responsive to children's needs. She has secure bonds with children and provides good support to them and their families. This helps children to settle in quickly and has a positive impact on their well-being.  The childminder is a good role model for children and manages their behaviour positively. She teaches them to be respectful, polite, kind and helpful. Children develop an awareness of their feelings and are very well behaved.  The childminder has developed and maintained effective partnerships with other settings children attend, including schools. She obtains consent from families to share

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This provision is good

relevant information with other professionals. This promotes continuity for children.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and asks for feedback from families and children who attend. This helps her to consistently meet their needs and drive improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are times when the childminder misses opportunities to extend older children's learning, for example, during their self-chosen play.  The childminder does not always gather enough detailed information from parents about children's ongoing learning. This means that some children's achievements are not taken account of in assessments.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to extend older children's learning and accelerate their progress, particularly during their self-chosen play  gather consistent information from parents about children's achievements away from the setting and contribute this to their assessments.

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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 looked at relevant documentation, such as learning profiles for children, the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the childminder and her co- childminder's suitability to work with children.  The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder shows commitment and dedication to providing high standards of care and learning for children. Since the last inspection, she has enhanced the opportunities for children to recognise print in the environment, having labelled the resources and displays. The childminder has attended a range of courses to continuously improve her skills and knowledge. For example, she attended restorative-practice training which has helped to encourage children to become more independent. The childminder has effective ways to monitor the progress children make and ensure all seven areas of learning are covered sufficiently. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident to identify and report concerns about children's welfare. She has emergency procedures in place, in agreement with her co-childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She uses information gathered through observations to plan exciting activities for them which are based on their individual interests. For example, the childminder has prepared a story basket with props about zoo animals. Young children enjoy the sensory experiences, feeling the different textures and joining in with some animal noises. Older children develop an interest in books and join in with parts of the story. The childminder helps children to make good progress in relation to their starting points. One of the ways she does this is by using the information from their assessments to focus their next steps in areas where they need the most support. For example, she helps children to work on their speech continuously through every activity, sensitively modelling clear words for them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of what contributes to being healthy. They take an active part in preparing the vegetables for their lunch and learn about the importance of good hygiene practices. The childminder supports children to develop good physical skills and an awareness of their own safety. For example, children thoroughly enjoy using the large wooden equipment in the garden. The childminder reminds them to take care near the swing, which helps children understand risks. The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development. She provides a range of opportunities for them to learn about themselves and others. She meets young children's care needs effectively and helps them to feel secure in her care. For example, babies have established routines which the childminder follows well and they enjoy being held close to have their bottle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working within the stages of development typical for their age. They make good progress in relation to their starting points and develop the key skills they need for school. For example, children show awareness of different mathematical concepts and have the opportunity to practise early writing skills. Children are interested and keen to learn. They develop good physical, social and communication skills and are confident to express themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336062 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 849200 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 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Rodley, near Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with a co-childminder. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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