Childminder 512175

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2016 29 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

 Children have very positive relationships with the friendly childminder and clearly enjoy her warm interactions. Settling-in arrangements are tailored to individual children's needs and in-depth information is gathered from parents to help to make transitions seamless.  Teaching is good. The childminder finds out what children already know and can do and uses this information to plan for their future learning. She provides a range of purposeful activities that helps children to make good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder speaks clearly and introduces new vocabulary and phrases. She encourages children to repeat words back to her and helps them to pronounce these correctly. This helps to promote children's developing speech.  Children learn about diversity and difference through a variety of activities and experiences. For example, the childminder's use of books helps children discuss ways in

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This provision is good

which other people and their cultures differ from those of their own.  The childminder has established strong links with feeder schools and nurseries. She uses effective channels of communication to exchange relevant information about children's learning and to share ideas with other professionals. This helps to promote continuity of children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, children are distracted by background noise from the television and are not fully concentrating and listening during activities and discussions, to enhance their good learning.  The childminder does not make the best possible use of professional development opportunities, to extend her knowledge and skills further and raise teaching to an outstanding level.

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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

 avoid distractions caused from the television being on in the background that influence children's ability to focus and concentrate during activities and divert their attention away from the intended learning  develop programmes of professional development to extend skills and knowledge further and raise the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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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 looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, children's assessment records and a sample of policies.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation procedures and plans for improvement.

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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 knows how to report concerns to the authorities. She uses risk assessments efficiently to minimise potential hazards and maintain a safe environment. The dedicated childminder is committed to continually evolving her service. She uses self- evaluation effectively to identify and address weaknesses, in order to improve her practice further. The views of parents and children are considered in this process to ensure that planned developments meet the needs of families. The childminder has developed strong relationships with parents. She exchanges details about children's care needs and gathers information to inform her assessment processes. Parents have regular opportunities to look at learning journals and are encouraged to contribute.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress closely to ensure that any gaps in their learning are closing quickly. She uses observation and assessment successfully to plan for children's future learning. The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn and provides a wide range of play-based activities that enthuses and motivates them. The patient childminder supports children to try new things and solve simple problems independently. She uses many opportunities to help children to count and use mathematical language. Children become engrossed in sticking activities and thoroughly enjoy the sensory experience. They listen attentively to stories and eagerly answer questions about the pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed and happy in the childminder's care. They follow their own interests and select resources to support their play. Children play cooperatively with the childminder and engage in turn-taking games. They behave well and are supported to use good manners. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks to promote healthy eating practices. Children play outdoors on a daily basis and enjoy nature walks in the local community. Consistent hygiene procedures are implemented well to promote children's good health and help them learn how to manage these independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. They are friendly and confident in new situations. Children are helpful and tidy away resources after they have finished with them. They play well together and develop their awareness of how to value the ideas and views of others. They are developing good communication skills and learn new words which they competently use in conversations. Children are eager to explore and are provided with good opportunities to revisit activities and consolidate their learning. They draw and make marks and are developing control of writing tools and equipment. Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners who are acquiring the key skills necessary for future learning and are prepared well for later moves to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 512175 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1043903 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Bradford. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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