Childminder EY429575

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2017 26 April 2016

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has addressed the actions and recommendations set at the last inspection. She has sought advice and guidance from the local authority adviser and identified further improvements to her work with children. This demonstrates the childminder's capacity to improve and to further develop the provision.  The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard and protect children from harm. She has knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and knows how to identify and report concerns she may have.  The childminder knows how to identify and reduce any potential hazards. She understands why it is important to teach children how to manage their own safety.  The childminder is able to demonstrate that she has knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She explains how she intends to provide children with interesting activities to promote their learning. She knows how to use observations of

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The provision meets requirements

children's achievements to assess their development and plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder recognises the importance of working with other early years settings, in order to provide a consistent approach to children's care, learning and development.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to promote children's independence skills and good behaviour. She talks confidently about the activities she provides for children to help prepare them for the next stage in their learning, particularly the move on to school.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote children's emotional well-being and how to help them to form secure attachments. She explains how she plans to work in partnership with parents to ensure she has a clear understanding of children's needs.  The childminder understands the importance of encouraging a healthy lifestyle. She knows how to provide children with a range of physical activities and to teach them the

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The provision meets requirements

benefits of adopting simple hygiene routines.  The childminder demonstrates how she will teach children to understand the importance of respecting and valuing the opinions of other people. She explains how she intends to offer many experiences to children, in order to help them gain a good understanding of the world around them. There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises. She discussed the childminder's understanding of self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429575 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1058481 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in 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 early years 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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Telephone number

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