Childminder 502987

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 November 2016 24 June 2013

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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 enter the setting happily, showing they are clearly at ease with the childminder. The childminder exchanges important information with parents to support children as they settle. Good information sharing continues thereafter to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder builds on children's learning well through her enthusiastic interaction. She closely observes, listens and responds to children as she plays alongside them.  The childminder is a good role model, sensitively reinforcing important social skills and boundaries. Children thrive on the praise and encouragement they receive from the childminder as they play and during care routines.  Children make good progress in their learning. Parents are actively encouraged to view and contribute to children's records of learning. The childminder works closely with parents to support children in what they need to master next.  The childminder has various means of evaluating her practice and keeping abreast of

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This provision is good

changes. This contributes to the good progress made since the last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored ways to exchange more precise information with settings that she has no direct contact with.  The childminder is not as effective as possible in increasing children's awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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

 extend partnerships with others, so that precise information is consistently exchanged with all settings children attend, in order to promote a greater shared and consistent approach to all children's care and learning  provide greater opportunities for children to gain an understanding of the diversity of people, families and communities.

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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 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, feedback from parents 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. Hazards are identified and minimised well. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues, updating her knowledge, policies and procedures in line with new safeguarding legislation. The childminder attends childminder forum meetings, subscribes to email updates and alerts from different organisations and links with her local authority. She is also part of a number of childminding groups. This helps her to reflect on her practice and look at ways of improving her service. The childminder is also booked on future courses in order to build on and strengthen her knowledge and practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out regular observation and assessment. This helps her to find out about children's interests, what they know and can do and informs her planning. Children's interests are built on through outings, such as to the library or farm shop. The childminder works successfully with one particular nursery, having daily face-to-face exchanges when dropping off and collecting children. The nursery teacher initially carries out a home visit to the childminder's setting, helping to promote a smooth transition for children. The childminder then complements general planning and targeted learning. She also attends open afternoons and receives newsletters. The childminder encourages children to build the train track, offering support when necessary. Children are encouraged to count the number of trains. The childminder supports children's early speech and language well, as she engages in purposeful dialogue.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are warmly welcomed on their arrival. They eagerly take their coat and shoes off and settle quickly. The childminder uses such care routines to spontaneously build on children's learning, readily counting the shoe straps as children undo these. Children are learning to manage their self-care skills as they reach important development milestones, such as toilet training. Children's delight in their achievements is enthusiastically celebrated by the childminder. This helps to foster children's emotional well-being and develops their positive approach to learning new skills. Children's understanding of healthy practices is reinforced through signs and discussions as they wash their hands. Children are gently reminded about the house rules and they respond well to the childminder's requests. Children benefit from ample fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within appropriate development expectations. They are developing skills for moving on to nursery and ultimately school. They readily make choices about what they would like to play with. They mix with larger groups of children at toddler groups, learning how to play alongside others, share and take turns. Children develop focus and concentration, for instance as they play a matching game.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 502987 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1043079 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in the Thornton area of Bradford. She operates all year around, from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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