Jackson, Sarah

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2016 11 February 2013

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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 is very organised. Overall, she is a reflective practitioner and is passionate about her work and improving outcomes for children.  The childminder uses her skills and qualifications well to plan and provide a good range of exciting and interesting experiences for children. Children make good progress towards the early learning goals.  Children are very happy and confident with the childminder. Effective settling-in arrangements, established relationships with parents and good communication, contribute to the successful fostering of children's emotional and physical well-being.  Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder effectively uses positive strategies to help children manage their feelings, emotions and behaviour. She treats children as individuals and they learn to respect and take care of each other.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong. The childminder keeps

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This provision is good

parents regularly informed about decisions regarding their children. She values support from other professionals, such as advisors and other childminders. This helps her to make continuous improvements within her practice and provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder intervenes too quickly and offers solutions too readily. Children are not always given time to think and solve problems for themselves.  The childminder's self-evaluation does not yet focus sharply enough on how the quality of teaching can be further enhanced to help children achieve the best possible outcomes.

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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

 encourage children to think, talk about solutions and solve simple problems for themselves in their own time  extend self-evaluation to sharpen the focus on the quality of teaching and how this can be further developed to an even higher level.

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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 held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of her suitability, training and qualifications.  The inspector spoke with children and viewed their learning files.  The inspector viewed feedback provided by parents and took these into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder leads and manages her provision very well. She has addressed all the actions and recommendations from her previous inspection. She gathers a comprehensive range of information from parents when children first start. This helps her to plan for children and assess their development successfully. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard and promote children's welfare. This includes how to respond in the event of a concern about a child. Clear and effective policies and procedures help to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting. The childminder effectively completes risk assessments on all areas and outings. This helps to minimise any hazards and keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have access to a wide range of resources that stimulates their interests. The childminder has developed methods of enabling babies and younger children to choose activities for themselves. She adds depth and breadth to experiences, supporting and building on children's learning. For example, she teaches children about the life cycle of butterflies. Children enjoy sharing books with the childminder, and older children competently recite different fruits and vegetables in a story. The childminder provides magnifying glasses and investigation pots, so that children can explore independently. She plans trips to the shops and a butterfly centre to help consolidate children's learning. The childminder is enthusiastic and makes learning fun.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a homely environment and children are happy, confident and self-motivated. Children show good levels of independence, curiosity, imagination and concentration. The childminder teaches children about how to keep themselves safe, for example, they learn about the importance of crossing the road safely. She teaches children about keeping clean and healthy. She encourages them to wash their hands before eating meals and after using the toilet. The childminder provides well-balanced meals and snacks. She teaches them about healthy eating, the importance of regular exercise and how these affect their body. The childminder is sensitive and responsive towards children's care needs. Effective routines allow for children to sleep and rest when necessary and provide children with emotional security.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in relation to their starting points. Children acquire the skills to help them prepare for the next stage in their lives, such as school. They are confident and have a positive attitude to learning. Children are polite and considerate towards each other. They enjoy making marks and learning to recognise their name. Children develop a good understanding of other cultures and communities. They learn through everyday play activities and trips into the local area. Children have lots of opportunities to develop their mathematical skills and enjoy playing number games, singing songs and learning rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431357 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1042683 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Allerton, Bradford, Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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