Hibbert, Karen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2017 13 May 2015

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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 demonstrates a strong capacity to improve. She uses self-evaluation well to identify and address improvements to her practice. The assistant's practice is consistently monitored to enable children to have consistency in their learning.  The childminder plans a good range of experiences for all children, contributing to the progress children make. She skilfully uses assessments to identify what children need to learn next and any gaps in their learning.  Children quickly build positive relationships with the childminder and her assistant. She makes good use of settling-in times and home visits and finds out about their care needs, ensuring these are met. Children are happy, relaxed and content.  Children are cared for in a clean and safe environment. The childminder successfully minimises potential risk and protects children by ensuring she and her assistant maintain a first-aid qualification.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Good communication with parents does not always focus enough on finding out about children's learning at home.  The childminder occasionally does not give children enough time to think about and respond to questions they are asked.

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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 communication with parents and find out more about children's learning at home  enhance the use of questioning skills that give children time to develop their own ideas and respond to questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding. She also spoke to the childminder, the assistant, the children and a number of parents throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of qualifications and training. She also looked at the Disclosure and Barring Service checks for all people in the household over 16 years of age.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including the safeguarding policy and children's learning records.

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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 good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has a detailed policy to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder and her assistant both hold childcare qualifications and take steps to build on their skills. This contributes to their ability to provide effective and challenging opportunities for children. The childminder understands the importance of working alongside other professionals to meet children's individual needs. Parents are very positive about the quality of care and learning the childminder provides and the support she gives to them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good support for children and both she and her assistant are knowledgeable about children's individual interests and development. The children enjoy listening to the story about the caterpillar. They listen intently and watch as the childminder uses props to show how the caterpillar moves and how it looks like the one in the book. With the childminder's support, children count the different fruits the caterpillar eats. Children get very excited as they see how the caterpillar is now a beautiful butterfly. The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's achievements and development. She identifies any gaps and next steps in their learning, in order to build on what they already know and can do. The childminder keeps parents and other settings that children attend informed of children's progress through daily feedback and reports.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shows a genuine fondness of the children in her care. The childminder and her assistant support children's physical health well. Children explore the well- resourced outdoor area. They climb on apparatus, use their imagination in the outdoor tent and ride on a selection of bicycles. The childminder provides healthy and well- balanced meals. She works closely with parents to find out about children's care needs, in order to reflect routines at home. Children have a clear understanding of the rules of her setting and how to keep themselves safe. The childminder has a wide range of toys and activities. Children show lots of pleasure as they independently choose and access what they want to play with. This helps to develop their confidence and self-esteem as they share and play with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They regularly go to local groups, where they play and socialise with others. Children are well prepared for the next stage of learning, including the move on to nursery and 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 EY380545 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1093569 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 25

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Clayton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3 and works with a registered assistant who holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder supports children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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