Childminder 302340

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2016 14 September 2009

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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 a good understanding of child development and how children learn. Children concentrate and become engrossed as they thoroughly explore the activities that the childminder provides. They demonstrate good levels of motivation and talk about their play.  The childminder is warm and nurturing. She has developed effective relationships with children and is very responsive to their needs. Children feel secure and develop a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's home. This helps to support their emotional well-being.  Children's behaviour is good. They play cooperatively together. Children listen to the childminder and follow her instructions. She promotes positive behaviour and helps children to understand boundaries and expectations very well. The childminder is a good role model for children to follow.  The childminder provides a good range of experiences which helps children to develop

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This provision is good

their understanding of other people, places, cultures and communities. Children are learning to respect and celebrate each other's differences.  The childminder effectively helps young children to develop their communication and language skills. She is skilled in using opportunities during their play to introduce new words and phrases. This helps children to make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although partnerships with parents are good, the childminder does not always collect detailed information from parents about children's learning when they first join the setting.  Occasionally, children do not have sufficient time to think about how to respond to the questions the childminder asks.

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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

 gather even more detailed information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start  enhance questioning skills and give children time to think and respond.

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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 carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following a planned activity.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and talked to children throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. She took account of the written statements that parents provided for inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well qualified and has completed a foundation degree in early childhood education since her last inspection. She is proactive in seeking out ways to continually improve her practice and teaching. This helps her to keep abreast of current legislation and develop a wide range of imaginative and interesting learning experiences for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is well trained in safeguarding and has a good understanding of how to manage any child protection concerns. Her home, both indoors and outdoors, is safe and secure. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She values the views of parents and children in helping to identify her strengths and areas for development. Written information provided by parents for inspection demonstrates how delighted they are with the service. They value the quality of care and learning experiences the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder creates individual learning diaries for children and uses these effectively to share observations and photographs with parents to keep them informed about their children's learning and development. She uses this information to plan purposeful activities which are well matched to children's needs. The childminder teaches children how to plant beans in the garden. She introduces mathematical language, such as long and deep, helping to extend their understanding. Children talk excitedly about 'big and fat' beans as they gently make holes in the soil as they plant them. The childminder gives the children positive feedback for their good efforts and care of the beans. This helps to support their growing understanding of nature. The childminder provides opportunities for children to follow their interests. Children show their enjoyment as they build towers with bricks and laugh excitedly as the tower falls down. They display their resilience and persistence as

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides flexible settling-in arrangements to help children build positive relationships with her from the start. Parents are encouraged to provide information about children's individual needs to promote continuity of care. Children take part in a range of outdoor experiences and enjoy frequent visits to the local farms and parks. They benefit from nutritious snacks and meals that the childminder provides. Children have free access to drinking water throughout the day. They are encouraged to develop their self-care skills. They wash and dry their hands and confidently put on their own shoes. This helps to promote children's good health, independence and physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and make good progress from their starting points. They demonstrate very good early mathematical skills. Older children confidently count objects, name shapes and talk about size as they play. Children initiate conversations and are eager to share their achievements and experiences. They build good relationships with their peers. Children display strong self-esteem and are gaining the skills and attitudes needed for their future learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302340 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 855025 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Oakworth, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She 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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