Childminder EY473358

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 2016 Not applicable

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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 committed to the children she cares for. She has in place effective systems for the observation, assessment and tracking of children's continued good progress across all seven areas of learning.  Partnerships with parents, other settings and external agencies are good. Meaningful information is shared to provide a very consistent approach to children's care and learning.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They are secure and settled with her as they seek her out in their play. Positive relationships help promote children's self- esteem and confidence, supporting their emotional well-being.  The childminder has in place good systems for the evaluation of her setting. She includes parents, children and the assistant in seeking feedback and planning for continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give the same consideration to thoughtful planning of the resources for the outdoor environment as she does for the indoor area. For some children who prefer to learn outdoors, there are fewer opportunities to benefit from the same range of good learning experiences.  The childminder does not make the best possible use of opportunities to explain to children about hygiene routines, healthy foods and their importance for good health.

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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

 strengthen the planning for activities in the outdoor environment to help children who prefer to learn outside to have the same level of stimulating experiences and resources as provided indoors  improve support for children's developing understanding of hygiene routines, healthy foods and their awareness of why they are important.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge, playroom and outdoor area.  The inspector sampled children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, training certificates and her self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder undertook a joint observation and discussed the children's learning while they were engaged in the activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has undertaken training in safeguarding and is clear of the action to take to protect children. Information on child protection is cascaded to the assistant to ensure that children are further protected. Supervision of the assistant is successful in ensuring a consistent approach to childminding. Information from parents is sought and their wishes are taken into consideration to complement learning taking place elsewhere. The childminder monitors children's progress through tracking their ongoing development. The childminder is effective in seeking early intervention for children when necessary. This helps to ensure that appropriate help is sought to support children's good progress. The childminder is qualified in early years and uses her knowledge to effectively support children's education and development needs. Further training is sought to improve her practice further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is strong. The childminder knows the children well and uses their interests to plan challenging and exciting activities for them. Examples of this practice are the children playing with the train track or making marks with their water and brushes. The childminder skilfully questions children as she asks them who, why and what. She sensitively introduces colours and numbers as children play, helping children understand early mathematics. Through her well-planned activities, such as story time and singing, children's speaking and listening skills are developed. Children are motivated and delight in making decisions about playing indoors or outdoors. They are active, engaged and enjoy taking a part in their own learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are becoming independent individuals who manage their own personal needs. The childminder plans many outings for children where they are able to explore and learn to manage calculated risks. Information is sought regarding children's dietary needs and they enjoy the wholesome well-balanced meals. They sit together and enjoy the social occasion as they talk about their morning's play. The childminder praises children and they respond positively. This helps promote their feelings of being valued. Children are learning to play well together and are encouraged to respect and consider each other as they play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress considering their starting points. They are acquiring the key skills for their continued future learning and move to school. They are able to manage their own needs and are becoming independent. They are confident, active and show the characteristics of effective learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473358 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 968907 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Silsden, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder employs an assistant.

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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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