Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2017 31 May 2016

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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 made many improvements to her practice and provision since the last inspection. She has worked effectively with the local authority to improve her understanding of the early years foundation stage. Her teaching and procedures for safeguarding children have been strengthened. All legal requirements are fully met.  The quality of teaching is strong. The childminder uses a playful approach which motivates children to become involved. She successfully uses children's interests to support their progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder uses her regular observations and accurate assessments to plan experiences to build on children's existing knowledge and skills. She shares these with parents and other settings that children attend. Together, they agree how to promote children's development and learning further.  Children's emotional well-being is positively supported. The childminder has a calm and

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This provision is good

caring approach. Children are happy and relaxed. They settle well and build strong relationships with the childminder.  Partnerships with parents are well established. They speak very highly of how the childminder supports their children's development. Her partnership with the local school is strong. This helps to support a consistent approach for children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet gather the views of parents when creating targets to raise the quality of her provision to the highest possible level.  Occasionally, the childminder does not give children time to respond to her questions.

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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

 enhance the self-evaluation process to include the views of parents and help raise the quality of provision to the highest possible level  provide children with more time that helps them to process their thoughts and share their ideas in response to questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and partners through discussions and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder displays a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She is confident about the action to take if an allegation is made about her or a member of her family. She understands her responsibility with regard to preventing children from being drawn into situations that can put them at risk of harm. The childminder gives high regard to children's security and safety within her provision and in the community. She monitors children's learning carefully and identifies any areas where their achievements are less than expected. The childminder puts strategies in place to help children catch up quickly. The highly qualified childminder has developed her knowledge of the progress check between the ages of two and three years. She keeps herself updated through research and training. This helps to improve outcomes for children. Overall, the childminder accurately evaluates her provision

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

and has identified some targets to support continual improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses the information parents share to support their children's learning. Parents are kept regularly informed about their children's development and progress. The childminder uses children's abiding interests as they play. She skilfully introduces opportunities for children to develop their literacy skills. Children enthusiastically recall their recent train journeys and name the stations they visited. The childminder uses effective strategies to encourage children to write train station names. She competently supports children's understanding of letter sounds. Children write letters with increasing hand control. The childminder promotes children's mathematical knowledge well. Children confidently identify numbers and use them in their imaginative play. The childminder introduces new words successfully to help expand children's vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Older children are engaged and motivated as they arrive. Children's behaviour is good. They work cooperatively together and share ideas as they play. Resources are stored, so children can access them easily and make independent selections. Children are confident in looking after their personal needs. The childminder uses routine moments to help children understand about germs and how to be safe and healthy. Children are provided with daily opportunities to walk, climb and run during outings. Their physical well-being is strong. Children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and other people. This helps them to understand and develop respect for others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. They work comfortably within the expected range of development typical for their age. Children display a positive approach to their learning. They demonstrate good finger strength and persistence as they manipulate and fix small bricks together. Older children are beginning to identify the letters in their name and count confidently. They demonstrate excellent recall skills, knowledge and a wide vocabulary. Children are developing the skills and attitudes they need for the future and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417555 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1053392 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 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Bradford, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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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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