Childminder EY235791

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2016 9 December 2015

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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 has made rapid improvements since her last inspection. She has worked effectively to develop her understanding of the early years foundation stage. In addition, she identifies training which extends her skills further.  Partnerships between the childminder and parents are effective in ensuring that they work successfully together to meet children's care and learning needs. Partnerships with other early years providers ensure continuity for children.  The childminder uses what she knows about children to challenge them effectively in their learning. She observes and assesses children's progress. Planning for future learning is based securely on a good knowledge of each child and their family.  The childminder's teaching skills are good. She provides activities and resources that challenge and interest children.  Children demonstrate close emotional attachments with the childminder. She shows real

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This provision is good

warmth for the children in her care as she cuddles them, responds to their requests and joins in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully extend the older children's understanding of sounds and letter recognition to develop their literacy skills.  The childminder misses some opportunities to extend older children's mathematical knowledge with regard to shape, size and weight in a meaningful way while they play.  The childminder does not gather enough opinions from parents and children to help identify further priorities for improvement.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to develop their knowledge and understanding of letters and sounds during activities and daily routines to support their literacy skills  increase opportunities for older children to extend their knowledge about shape, size and weight  build on self-evaluation by seeking and using the views of parents and children to help identify further priorities for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children and spoke to her throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out an observation of a planned activity and discussed the outcome with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications, training and suitability of all adults living on the premises.  The inspector looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and children's assessment records.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form. She also looked at a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has worked hard since her last inspection. She has updated her safeguarding knowledge and clearly understands the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder keeps up to date with compulsory training, such as first aid, and has updated her practice in line with current statutory guidance. She now successfully identifies and minimises potential hazards to children's safety, including effective hygiene routines and the safe storage of hazardous substances. Records are well maintained to promote the efficient and safe management of the setting. For example, written consent from parents to administer specific medication and accident forms are signed, dated and available in children's files. The childminder provides important information for parents and encourages them to extend their children's learning at home. She has developed a professional relationship with the local school and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

they work well together to support children attending both settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies children's current and evolving interests through observation and discussions with the children. She obtains good information from parents when children first start so that she can plan immediately for their needs. Each child has a learning journey folder which is regularly shared with parents. This gives them the opportunity to comment on children's progress and continue their learning at home. Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They are encouraged to make their own choices and they enjoy stories and rhymes, which they then use imaginatively in their play. The childminder supplies a constant narrative, helping to promote children's language and communication skills well. Children have great fun playing shops and organising tea parties. They confidently take on the role of shopkeeper, selling food to customers and then laying out a picnic to eat.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's good health and self-care through consistent routines, regular fresh air and exercise. They go on outings to parks and enjoy regular woodland walks. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene procedures and reminds them to wash their hands before eating. Children are well behaved. The childminder is a good role model and uses clear and consistent methods to manage children's behaviour. Children receive praise and encouragement from the childminder to reinforce their positive actions, fostering their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show an eager disposition for learning and an enjoyment for activities that challenge them. They persevere well and develop good concentration and problem-solving skills. Children are inquisitive and keen to learn. They express themselves confidently and talk about their family, friends and things that interest them. Children independently make decisions about their play. They enjoy being imaginative and capably introduce structured storylines into their play. Children's confidence is growing and they are eager to try things out for themselves, acquiring key skills to support their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY235791 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1034914 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in the Thornton area of Bradford. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, during term time only.

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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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