Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2017 Not applicable

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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 a good understanding of how to promote children's health and well-being. She understands how to promote healthy eating and the importance of providing daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise.  The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how children learn through play. The childminder plans activities that children enjoy and are interested in. This helps children to develop the skills necessary to be ready for their future learning at nursery and school.  Children are self-assured and happy. They develop strong affectionate bonds with the childminder and her assistant, who are kind and responsive to their needs. The childminder's good practice helps to provide children with the emotional security required to explore and learn successfully.  The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children to develop their language and communication skills. She introduces new vocabulary and uses skilful

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This provision is good

questioning techniques to encourage children to think critically.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder uses self-evaluation to identify what is working well and to recognise priorities for development, she has not explored further ways of encouraging parents or her assistant to regularly share their opinions and feedback to support this process.  Behaviour management is not always effectively used to help children understand the impact of their actions on 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

 strengthen systems of self-evaluation to drive the quality of the provision to the next level, finding ways to include the views of parents and the assistant so that any improvement is well targeted  help children to more effectively manage their own behaviour and understand the feelings of others.

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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 looked at a range of documentation, including the Disclosure and Barring Service checks for the childminder, assistant and people in the household over 16 years. 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, her assistant and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a very good understanding of how to protect children in their care. They also know who to contact should they have any concerns. The childminder ensures that her home is safe through good risk assessments and daily checks prior to the children arriving. The childminder completes detailed monitoring of children's progress, regular assessments and identifies any gaps in their learning. The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents. Feedback received from parents shows how happy they are with the quality of care and learning opportunities their children receive. The childminder has built up good partnerships with other settings to support and help to prepare children for their move on to nursery and school. The childminder regularly observes her assistant's practice and offers supervision meetings to plan for his professional development and regular training.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

This contributes towards the good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant provide good support to children as they play and they are knowledgeable about children's individual interests. Children have regular opportunities to participate in sensory play. Younger children squeeze noodles in their hands. Older children confidently use the tweezers to look for the hidden toy bears in the noodles and then match and compare the colours and sizes of the bears. The childminder provides a lovely child-centred environment where children are confident and can easily access the wide range of clearly labelled resources. The childminder keeps parents informed about their progress, through daily feedback and regular written reports and assessments.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are warm and caring in their approach and have effective settling-in arrangements in place. They act as good role models and are calm and offer a positive, consistent approach which helps to support children's well-being effectively. From an early age, children begin to develop their independence. For example, they identify their own drinking cup as well as help to prepare and feed themselves at snack time and lunchtime. The childminder ensures that children are fully supported to develop good health and hygiene practices. Children's social skills are enhanced as they form strong friendships with adults and children both in the home and in the local community. Children have opportunities to be physically active both inside and out in the well-resourced garden which they have access to throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children respond well to the high expectations that the childminder has of them, and they make good progress from their initial starting points. They enjoy their learning and the activities and resources. Children are confident and curious learners and are well prepared with the skills they need in readiness for school. Children for whom the childminder receives additional funding, also make good progress and their individual needs are well met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480359 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 985788 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Clayton area of Bradford. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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