Childminder EY436871

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2016 1 May 2012

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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

 Teaching is consistently strong. The qualified childminder is very attentive and playful in her interactions. She helps children to learn new skills and knowledge and makes learning fun. Children are keen learners who make good progress towards the early learning goals.  The caring and friendly childminder uses robust settling-in arrangements to help children settle quickly. Children have strong, positive relationships with her and are self- assured and relaxed in her care.  Children's language and communication skills are supported particularly well. The childminder asks a wide range of questions to help children share their ideas. She reacts positively to babies' attempts to communicate and introduces new words to aid their developing speech.  The childminder provides clear guidance and instructions to help children overcome challenges and solve simple problems independently.  Strong links with feeder schools and other settings that children attend promote

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This provision is good

continuity of care and learning. The childminder exchanges information with them to find out about children's learning elsewhere and uses this to complement her teaching.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's programme of professional development does not focus strongly enough on developing her teaching skills to optimum levels.  The childminder does not yet successfully obtain in-depth information from parents about children's ongoing learning at home. This means that she cannot use this information to complement her teaching and promote children's rapid progress.

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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

 develop a programme of professional development and focus more precisely on improving teaching skills further  gather even more information from parents about children's learning at home and use this to complement teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector toured all areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, children's development records and a sample of policies.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation procedures and plans for improvement.  The inspector considered the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is alert to the possible indicators of abuse and neglect and knows how to raise concerns with the appropriate authorities. She uses thorough risk assessments to minimise potential hazards and supervises children very well. This helps to protect children from harm. The qualified childminder translates her knowledge and skills into practice well and delivers a high- quality service. She reviews and evaluates her practice regularly, in order to sustain continued improvement. The views of parents and children are obtained as part of this process to ensure that planned developments are relevant.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses careful observation and assessment to plan for children's future learning. Parents contribute to initial assessments and are kept well informed of children's progress. The childminder fosters children's enjoyment in books and provides opportunities for them to draw and make marks on a large scale. This helps children to develop early literacy skills. Children participate in learning experiences that are well matched to their needs. They thoroughly enjoy exploring rice and excitedly fill and empty containers. The childminder introduces new vocabulary and models conversation to help support children's emerging language and communication skills. She provides physical support and reassurance to help babies take their first steps and learn to walk. The childminder plays alongside children to make learning fun and uses available opportunities to help them count, calculate and learn about shape.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave impeccably and are considerate to others. They play cooperatively together, take turns and share resources. Children clearly enjoy the childminder's interactions and invite her to play alongside them. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to boost their confidence and self-esteem. Children learn about diversity and difference and enjoy a range of activities, discussions and outings. They benefit from regular opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. The childminder provides nutritious meals and children grow and sample their own fruit and vegetables. This helps them to learn about healthy eating practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development and are acquiring the key skills in readiness for school. They are polite and demonstrate friendly behaviour towards others. Older children are strong communicators and babies experiment with sound, as they respond to the childminder's warm interactions. Children are eager to learn and confidently make decisions about their play. They enjoy helping with age-appropriate tasks and are becoming increasingly independent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436871 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 853797 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Ilkley. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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