Childminder EY472840

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 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

 Children are happy and confident as they actively explore and investigate the accessible, welcoming and stimulating environment. There is a good range of toys enhanced with home-made resources. The childminder's good quality interaction supports children's learning well and they make good progress.  The childminder identifies and minimises hazards well. She supervises children closely, giving them the confidence to learn to manage risks and practise their developing physical skills.  Important information is gathered from new parents as part of the effective settling-in arrangements. This helps the childminder to provide individually tailored care. Children have clearly developed close bonds and secure attachments to the childminder, helping them to feel emotionally secure.  There are strong channels of communication with parents about children's care and progress. Parents are actively involved in supporting learning at home.

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This provision is good

 There is a strong emphasis on supporting children's communication and language. The childminder provides a narrative for what she, and they are doing during care routines and as they play. She sings songs and provides a variety of print, such as laminated booklets, photographs and interesting books.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, planned activities are more suited to an older age group and based around themes which are not relevant to younger children's interests or stage of learning.  Children's independence during some care routines, such as mealtimes, is not always optimised to help them develop self-care skills.

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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

 enhance planning so that activities consistently support children's interests and individual learning to the highest level  enhance children's opportunities to develop greater levels of independence and self- care skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, records of learning, planning and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very secure knowledge of child protection issues. She keeps abreast of any changes and supports her practice through various publications, training and links with others. The childminder's professional qualification has a positive impact on her childminding practice. She utilises many effective tools to help her reflect on, and improve, her practice. Parents receive questionnaires at regular intervals, which actively encourage them to share their views. Information about their children's care and progress is effectively shared with parents, for instance, through daily diaries, parents' meetings and displays.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder continually observes and assesses children's progress and, overall, plans successfully to support their learning. This includes any noted repeatable patterns of behaviour, known as schemas. This is reflected in insightful records of learning that capture children's unique learning journey. These are shared regularly with parents, who also add their comments. Children delight in popping and chasing bubbles in the garden and engaging in investigative play with sand and rice. The childminder builds on children's learning well during such activities through her effective modelling. Her enthusiastic and fun manner enhances children's enjoyment and engagement. Children imitate actions, such as turning the handle of the fish bubble machine. They receive support from the childminder, which helps them achieve what they set out to do. Children delight in the praise and encouragement they receive.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents are very much involved in sharing what they know about their children during the settling-in period and, thereafter. They are also asked to bring in family photographs for displays and booklets. This fosters children's sense of security and emotional well-being further. Children are clearly familiar with daily routines and are encouraged to develop some self-care skills. They attempt to pull off their wellington boots and coats and are encouraged to wash their hands through fun songs. The childminder offers gentle guidance as children use the small slide, negotiate steps and climb out of the sand pit. She also talks to children about keeping them nice and safe, whilst fastening the highchair reins. Toddlers babble and are beginning to use single words and string two words together. They use gestures confidently to make their needs known. Parents are involved in further supporting their children's early speech development through the home link

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

book scheme. Healthy snack options and ample fresh air and exercise contribute well to children's physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are acquiring key skills and a secure foundation for moving on to nursery. They are inquisitive as they lead their own play. They are beginning to engage in simple interactions, learning about early social expectations, such as sharing, taking turns and being kind. Resources and visual images help children to develop an early appreciation of difference.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472840 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 972349 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 the Heaton area of Bradford. She operates term time only, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder is eligible to provide funded early education for two-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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