Childminder 302140

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 July 2016 29 October 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 warm and nurturing towards children and provides an extremely positive environment where children's efforts and achievements are greatly celebrated. Children demonstrate a sense of achievement and high levels of self-worth.  The childminder is committed to improving her provision and is continuously reflective in order to bring about positive changes to her practice. She seeks the views of parents and children to further inform targeted plans for improvement. The childminder has made steady progress to improve her practice and provision since the last inspection.  The childminder has a wealth of experience and uses her good teaching skills well to support children through purposeful and effective interactions. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children settle very quickly owing to the good settling-in procedures in place. They relish the opportunity to play with new visitors and quickly invite them to play. Children

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This provision is good

show they are confident, feel safe in the care of the childminder and enjoy positive attachments.  Children develop blossoming friendships and demonstrate a kind and caring nature. For example, older children regularly invite their younger peers to play and give them lots of cuddles, demonstrating a good understanding of the feelings of others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully use her positive partnerships with parents to gain as much information as possible about children's development at home, particularly when children first start.  Although the learning environment is well presented, children are not always able to make independent choices during their play.

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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

 seek even more information from parents when children first start to help create an even more consistent approach to children's learning  provide even more opportunities for children to make independent choices during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning during play indoors and outside.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation.  The inspector viewed children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies, procedures, self-evaluation tools and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from letters of reference and other comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. She keeps well informed of all legislative changes and local authority updates. She has a firm understanding of potential signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the correct reporting procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder demonstrates a good commitment towards maintaining and updating her professional knowledge and skills. Children's progress is subject to close monitoring. The childminder regularly tracks children's progress to help her identify any emerging gaps in their development. The childminder works well with parents to share information regarding children's changing routines and interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out ongoing good quality observations of children as they play. She uses this information well to identify starting points and next steps in learning which then inform planning and direct her interactions with children. All activities are well matched to children's interests and individual needs. The childminder is a skilful teacher and uses her good understanding of children to create many learning opportunities. Children have a wonderful time exploring gel beads in the water. They eagerly begin to pour, scoop and transfer the beads. The childminder helps to extend children's play and learning as she introduces new items, such as colanders and tubes. She encourages children to recall, think critically and test their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a warm, welcoming and homely environment where children are very well looked after. She places the highest priority on fostering children's physical and emotional well-being. This provides a strong base for developing children's confidence to explore and participate in learning. Children manage risks and learn safe behaviours. For example, they enjoy the task of cutting up fruit for snack and demonstrate a good awareness of safety as they show caution for the sharp knife. They enjoy a healthy diet and have great fun during the highly interactive trips to the shops where they help pick, pay for and pack the fruit.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated, eager to learn and join in activities with enthusiasm. They are critical thinkers, confident communicators and develop good all-round physical skills. Children have fun practising letter formation and enjoy number games in support of their literacy and mathematical skills. Children enjoy regular trips out to child-friendly settings, such as toddler groups, where they can mix with their peers. Children behave well. They learn to share, take turns and develop tolerance and respect for others. All children enjoy a wide variety of activities that supports them well in developing skills for future learning and in readiness for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302140 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1044394 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 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in the Thornton area of Bradford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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