Childminder 302211

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2017 22 October 2012

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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 very good understanding of child development and is very experienced. She is skilled at allowing the children to lead their play and enhances their play with good-quality teaching. Children make good progress and are eager to learn.  The childminder helps children to develop the skills they need for starting school. Young children begin to recognise some letter sounds and show confidence in their mathematical ability.  Children have secure bonds with the childminder and clearly enjoy being with her. She praises them regularly and teaches them to be well mannered and polite. Children's behaviour is very good and they have good social skills.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and is proactive in maintaining her good skills and knowledge. She gathers feedback from parents to help her review the setting.  The childminder monitors the progress children make in all aspects of their

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This provision is good

development. She clearly identifies the areas they need to work on and has high expectations for their progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully extend children's existing understanding about why it is important to live a healthy lifestyle and the reasons for good hygiene routines.  The childminder has not fully developed partnerships with other settings that children attend. This means information about their achievements is not consistently shared.

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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 children's growing understanding of how to live a healthy lifestyle and help them to understand why it is important to follow good hygiene procedures  strengthen partnership working with other settings that children attend, such as schools, in order to effectively share information about children's learning and promote continuity.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning and assessment with the childminder and her systems for self-evaluation.  The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing good standards of learning, safety and well- being for all children. She has built effective partnerships with parents and they leave positive feedback about her practice. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe and how to recognise risks. For example, she talks to older children about being safe online and helps younger children learn what to do in an emergency and who to go to if they feel unsafe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has robust procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder uses her wealth of experience and knowledge to identify any gaps in children's learning. She has relationships with other professionals to access support and researches ways to help children make progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an effective amount of challenge and support for children. This helps them to have high expectations of themselves and the perseverance to develop their skills. For example, young children show high levels of concentration and problem-solving skills as they complete complex jigsaws with minimal support. The childminder supports their learning and enhances their play. For example, children enjoy balancing large blocks and naming the different animals they can see on each one. The childminder extends this and focuses on the shape pictures. Children confidently name a range of shapes and show skill in counting. The childminder uses her observations of children's learning to plan and prepare the environment so that it captures their interests. She completes regular assessments of their learning and provides parents with written summaries of the required progress check when children are aged between two and three years.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, friendly environment for children and their families. Parents are particularly pleased with the homely atmosphere and the high levels of confidence and independence their children have developed since starting. The childminder has flexible ways to help her get to know children. She gathers robust information about their care needs. For example, she asks for babies' individual routines and feeding patterns in order to meet their needs swiftly. Children have regular opportunities to develop their physical skills outdoors. They enjoy taking their dolls for walks in the garden and visit different places in the local community. Children develop an awareness of the world around them and experience diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points, particularly in their mathematical and physical development. They work comfortably within the stages of development typically expected for their ages. Young children consistently show willingness to participate in learning activities and have an exceptional understanding of the behavioural expectations in the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302211 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1059497 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1988. She lives in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates each weekday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, with the exception of 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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