Childminder 302153

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2016 8 March 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

 The childminder develops strong relationships with children. She knows children well as individuals and supports their personal, social and emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder evaluates her provision well to help her identify and secure future improvements. This demonstrates her commitment to continually raising the quality of her provision.  The childminder takes suitable steps to ensure that children are safe in her house and on outings. She talks to children about safety and promotes positive behaviour.  The well-established, two-way exchange of information between the childminder and parents promotes consistency for children. The childminder provides parents with ideas about ways to support their child's learning at home.  Children develop good communication and social skills due to the positive interaction they receive from the childminder.  The well-qualified childminder completes regular, precise assessments of the children

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This provision is good

and uses these effectively to monitor and help plan for their next stage of development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain enough information about what children know and can do when they first start, to help plan their learning fully from the outset.  The childminder does not always explore ways to further develop her partnerships with other settings that children attend to share a wider range of information about children's learning.

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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

 gain more detailed information about what children can already do when they join the setting  continue to develop partnerships with the settings children attend to share a wider range of information and support their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's house used for childminding.  The inspector observed children playing and looked at the toys, resources and equipment available.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's records, evidence of the childminder's qualifications, suitability and a range of other documentation, including policies and risk assessments.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow if she has concerns. She carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and other environments that children use to keep them safe and secure. The childminder closely tracks children's progress to plan for their next steps in learning and to identify where they may require extra support. She communicates effectively with parents to keep them up to date about their children's learning and development. The childminder conscientiously develops her professional knowledge. For example, she seeks out and attends regular training to help support the quality of her teaching and promote children's good outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children demonstrate their developing mathematical abilities. For example, they confidently identify numbers, count and talk about shape, size and colours as they play. They confidently choose the things they would like to play with and have lots of opportunities to follow their own ideas. The childminder also knows when to give children time to play alone so they can develop their independence and lead their own play and learning. For example, children are having fun making 'cheesecakes' in the sand. The childminder joins in when she is invited by the children. There is a good balance between adult-led and child-initiated play. Children enjoy working together to complete puzzles and use their skills to problem solve. Their hand-to-eye coordination is well promoted as they practise trying to catch the bouncy ball as it travels down the drainpipe at speed. Children think this is very funny when they don't catch it and it bounces onto the floor and lights

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides ample opportunities for children to access fresh air and exercise. Children have space to move around the outdoor area with ease and they develop good physical skills, for example, successfully learning to ride bikes. The childminder supports children to be independent and extends their self-help skills. Children wash and dry their own hands and help the childminder with tasks, such as tidying away toys and equipment. They become increasingly more aware of their own needs, such as requesting drinks when they are thirsty. Healthy eating is promoted as children enjoy healthy snacks and meals. Children socialise with other children and adults during regular visits to toddlers' groups and visit places of interest within the local community, such as the park and the library. This supports children in learning about the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and build on their social skills as they play with one another, share and take turns. They are highly confident and keen to explore and investigate. For example, they experiment with a range of tools and materials to make marks on chalkboards. Children make good progress in their learning and develop skills to help them prepare for the next stage in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302153 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 855018 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992. She lives in a quiet residential area of Wyke in Bradford. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, except for family holidays and bank holidays. 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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