Childminder EY102438

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 2016 28 August 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

 The childminder has met the recommendations from her previous inspection. She is a well-qualified practitioner who knows how children learn and helps all of them to progress well.  Teaching is good. The childminder uses effective planning systems to help children achieve what they need to next.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner who is committed to gathering the views of parents and children to help her make improvements to her practice.  Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder helps them to understand and follow rules and routines and be considerate to others.  The childminder provides developmentally appropriate toys, resources and equipment inside and outdoors. She uses these well to help children develop skills and understanding across all seven areas of learning.  Partnerships with parents are very good. Parents express their gratitude for the childminder's flexible practice and feel confident that their children are safe in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet sharply focused her continued professional development on raising the quality of her teaching to the highest possible level.  The childminder does not always take opportunities to promote mathematical language and knowledge as children 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 continued professional development activities which will help to raise the already good quality teaching to an even higher level  extend opportunities for children to develop their mathematical knowledge and understanding as they play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector undertook a join observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed children playing and assessed the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, accident and medication records, policies and procedures, planning records, qualifications and suitability checks.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures and her role to safeguard children. She is able to identify signs and symptoms of possible abuse or neglect and knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare or development. The childminder monitors children's progress. This helps to ensure that she quickly identifies any gaps in their learning and provides support where needed. The childminder is committed to working with other professionals, schools and settings to meet children's needs. Parents appreciate the wide range of activities and experiences she offers their children. Children also go on many and varied outings in the area and learn about the rich cultural diversity within their local community. Children attend groups, developing their social skills and helping them build friendships and make connections with those who they will go to school with.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively models, demonstrates and encourages children to test out their ideas and play imaginatively. They enthusiastically select their favourite small-world characters and build stories around them with the childminder's help. She sits alongside children, engaging them in conversations, extending their growing vocabularies and helping them make sense of the world around them. Adult-led activities are carefully planned to build on children's interests and help them gain the confidence to try new learning experiences. Children are encouraged to embrace messy play, painting leaves and making prints in a range of autumn colours. The childminder uses praise effectively to help children feel a sense of achievement as they carefully control their paintbrushes and develop their mark-making skills. The childminder shares information about children's learning and progress with parents and helps them support learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop independence as they help with tasks. They are encouraged to do things for themselves and develop resilience when faced with challenges in their learning. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and recognises when they need help, reassurance, are tired or hungry. She responds quickly, helping children to feel valued and secure in her care. Children are well supported when they start in the setting to help them settle quickly. The childminder uses information from parents to follow children's care routines and changing needs. Children learn about the importance of hygiene and healthy lifestyles. They develop an understanding of the importance of regular fresh air, exercise and a balanced diet. The childminder closely supervises children as they play and helps them to assess and avoid any dangers.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They work comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They show a good attitude to learning. Children become confident communicators and show excellent listening and attention skills. They enjoy a wide variety of activities that supports them to develop skills for future learning and the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY102438 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1043232 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Silsden, North Yorkshire. She has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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