Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 October 2016 25 June 2014

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not ensure precise planning for children's next steps in learning. This is because he does not always check what children know and can do closely enough. This means he is not able to share accurate information with parents about their children's progress and how they can support learning at home.  The quality of teaching and planned activities, does not promote children's learning well enough. This is because the childminder does not fully understand the different ways that children learn.  The childminder does not always ensure that the presentation of the environment facilitates children's focus, concentration and sense of responsibility.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not yet rigorous enough in identifying areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are clearly at ease with the childminder and enjoy his warm and friendly interactions.  Healthy practices contribute well to children's physical well-being.  There is close partnership working with others which supports children who have special educational needs or disabilities.  The childminder reinforces positive behaviour well.  Reception-aged children play collaboratively and are very sociable during care routines and activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that assessments of children's learning are rigorous; use information more effectively to identify and plan for any gaps in children's learning and accurately inform and involve parents 09/11/2016

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Due Date

 develop knowledge and understanding of the different ways children learn to improve the quality of teaching, including the planning of activities. 09/11/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 enhance children's ability to focus and concentrate, and develop a sense of responsibility  develop the systems for evaluating the childminding practice, in order to identify areas for development that will improve the quality of the provision.

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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, his co-childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation, children's records of learning, planning, feedback from parents and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can confidently identify the possible signs of abuse or neglect and knows how to report concerns. He describes safe practices for outings. The childminder continually supervises children, for example as they use physical apparatus in the garden. There are clear ground rules to support safety procedures. There is some suitable evaluation of practice and commitment to continuous improvement. For example, the childminder has attended relevant training to keep abreast of safeguarding changes and he positively embraces any advice on how to improve practice given by others. However, certain weaknesses in teaching and learning are not identified well enough.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children do not yet make good enough progress in their learning. The childminder does not have a clear picture of each child's stage of development as he does not assess children's progress accurately enough across the areas of learning. This has an impact on the accuracy of planned next steps and information that he shares with parents, including how they can support learning at home. There is regular communication with children's Reception teacher. This facilitates complementary learning and care, including that related to individual support plans. Younger children show generally suitable levels of interest as they play. However, the childminder is not fully aware of the different ways that younger children learn. Consequently, his interaction and planned activities do not build on or extend their learning well enough. Reception-aged children show great imagination while they play with the stretchy, sparkly dough and patiently wait their turn during a game of

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

There is appropriate information sharing with parents as children settle. This means the childminder provides tailored care, in line with parents' wishes. This helps children to feel emotionally secure. However, information sharing with parents about children's learning is less successful. Where there is shared care with other providers, transitions are managed well to ensure children's continued sense of security. The childminder calmly deals with any unwanted behaviour, positively reinforcing rules and boundaries. Reception-aged children enjoy making their own sandwiches and engage in lively conversations with each other. They engage well in activities. However, play space is not always visually calm and orderly in order to optimise children's learning. This is because at times, areas are left messy and children are not encouraged to help tidy them up.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

As a result of the weaknesses in the childminder's teaching and assessment arrangements, children do not yet make the best possible progress. However, they are developing some skills that prepare them for future learning and children do enjoy their time at the setting. Young children are learning important early social skills and an appreciation of difference.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410327 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1043987 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 21

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the Eccleshill area of Bradford. He childminds with another childminder. Both childminders have joint responsibility for the childminding practice. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who have special educational needs or disabilities.

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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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