Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2016 5 February 2016

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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 regularly completes observations and assessments of the children's progress. She has a good understanding of what children know, understand and can do. The childminder successfully uses this information to identify and plan for their next steps in learning.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder. She is respectful, considerate and offers them comfort, reassurance and help when they need it. Children behave very well.  Parents have given very complimentary feedback about the childminder. They are very happy with the care and teaching that she provides for their children.  Since her last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to successfully address the action and recommendations set. For example, she completes a daily register showing accurate times of children's arrival and departure.  The childminder is very skilful at supporting children's communication and language

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This provision is good

skills. She talks clearly, listens carefully and uses questions to engage them in conversations. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 High-quality communication with parents does not focus enough on finding out about children's learning at home.  On occasions, the childminder does not consider how adult-led activities can be reshaped to help children of different ages and abilities to achieve at the highest level.

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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 communication with parents and find out more about children's learning at home  consider how to reshape adult-led activities that help all children achieve as much as possible in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the childminder's qualifications, Disclosure and Barring Service checks for the childminder and people in the household over 16 years of age. She also looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including the safeguarding policy and children's learning records.  The inspector talked to the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection and also took account of their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very clear understanding of her responsibilities to protect and safeguard children in her care. The childminder carefully monitors children's progress to identify any gaps in their development. Overall, she has good communication links with parents and shares daily information about children's welfare and learning. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to help identify her strengths and areas for development. She undertakes continual professional development in order to improve the care and learning opportunities provided for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures that children are inspired and have a vibrant environment that encourages learning. The childminder, overall, provides a very good range of meaningful activities that promotes all aspects of children's learning. She keeps children busy with activities that they enjoy. For example, children engage enthusiastically as they draw fireworks with the different size chalks. The childminder develops children's language and thinking skills well. Together they talk about what happens when they chalk on white paper with white chalks. Children then get excited as they show the childminder how to smudge the picture with their fingers. She asks lots of questions to support children's language development and provides the necessary time for them to think and respond. The childminder observes children and completes summaries of their progress. She identifies their next steps which are shared with parents and other providers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She gathers information from parents when children first start to help provide consistency in care and learning. Children learn about leading a very healthy lifestyle and discuss about different foods that are good for them. They are provided with healthy, freshly cooked meals and have regular exercise in the garden, parks and on walks. Children's independence skills are well supported. For example, at lunchtime they help to choose and prepare what they want in their sandwiches. They regularly attend a variety of groups in the community. This helps children to develop relationships with other children and further develop social skills. Children show lots of pleasure in the, overall, good range of activities provided and receive lots of praise to help to develop their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have very good relationships with the childminder and they are confident in her care. They experiment with sounds and words, communicating their needs and feelings. Children get to know and enjoy daily routines, such as snack time and mealtimes. Children make their own choices in play and enjoy exploring and learning independently. They learn to identify colours, numbers and shapes as they play. Children develop the key skills needed in preparation for the next stages in their learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302383 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1058100 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives in the Clayton area of Bradford, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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