Childminder EY262493

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2017 26 January 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 is extremely well organised and displays a professional approach in her work. She accurately evaluates the quality of her setting and involves parents and children in contributing their ideas to make further improvements.  Children's physical well-being is effectively supported. The childminder provides a wealth of exciting outdoor experiences to nurture and challenge children's physical development. She uses the local environment to provide interesting outings to inspire children and enrich their understanding of the world.  The childminder completes regular observations of children and systematically monitors their progress. She uses her accurate assessments to plan experiences that build on children's interests and further extend their learning.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are very complimentary about the quality of the care and learning experiences their children receive. The childminder keeps

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This provision is good

parents fully informed about the progress their children make.  The childminder supports children's understanding of diversity particularly well. For example, she provides an extensive range of resources, outings and experiences that helps children to respect and learn about people who are different from themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder undertakes essential training, but does not yet target her professional development on raising the quality of teaching and learning to outstanding.

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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

 identify precise targets for professional development to raise the quality of teaching and learning to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed play and learning activities that children took part in.  The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. She checked relevant documentation.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and took account of the views of parents.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder displays a strong knowledge of how to keep children safe from harm. Robust child protection procedures are in place to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder thoroughly risk assesses her home to ensure that children are safe. She carries out regular fire evacuations with children so that they fully understand what to do in the event of an emergency. The childminder is very experienced and holds a childcare qualification. This has a positive impact on children's learning. The childminder has established strong relationships with schools and works closely with teachers to maintain a consistent approach for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. She listens attentively to children, reinforces their language and repeats back what they say to help extend their developing vocabulary. Children concentrate very well and persist in exploring how to push dough through utensils to make shapes. The childminder skilfully weaves in opportunities for children to develop their understanding of shape and measurement. Young children display confidence as they learn to count when competently stacking bricks. Their early mathematical understanding is developing well. The childminder is very playful in her teaching and is responsive to young children's ideas as they initiate turn-taking games using cars and bricks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating, well organised and homely environment that helps her successfully promote children's independence. Children are happy in the childminder's home and quickly develop a strong sense of belonging. Their emotional well-being is strong. Children are developing healthy lifestyles from a young age. The childminder provides nutritious, home-cooked meals, plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and lots of opportunities to play outdoors. Young children display good levels of motivation and delight in exercising as they bend to touch their toes. The childminder is a good role model and provides consistent boundaries to support children's good behaviour. Older children develop strong friendships and are sensitive to the needs of younger children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children display good levels of concentration and enthusiasm in their learning and development. They show determination as they concentrate and solve problems. Young children display an interest in books and understand how to handle them carefully. This supports a strong foundation for their emerging literacy skills. All children are making good progress in their learning. Children are developing the skills and attitudes they need for the future, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY262493 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1091723 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Baildon, West Yorkshire. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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