Childminder EY486460

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 July 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 reflects on the service that she provides. She seeks the views of parents and children through her discussions with them, helping her to identify her strengths and areas for improvement.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She listens to them and demonstrates and provides appropriate challenge in activities. She plans learning well to support children's interests and developmental needs overall. Consequently, children make good progress.  The childminder establishes warm and caring relationships with the children in her care, actively supporting them to feel safe and settled. Children readily go to her for cuddles. They confidently seek her out to share their play experiences.  Children's good health and well-being are promoted well. They learn about good hygiene practices and enjoy healthy snacks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information about children's learning and development is not shared with other early years provisions that children attend effectively enough to ensure there is continuity between settings.  The childminder's professional development programme is not specifically focused on raising the level of teaching to an outstanding level.  Children do not have frequent opportunities to use their senses to explore the world around them or engage in open-ended activities to enhance their imaginations.

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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

 sharpen the focus on professional development opportunities that help raise skills, knowledge and the quality of teaching to the highest level  strengthen the partnerships with other early years provisions that children attend; share relevant information about their care and learning and promote better continuity for children  give children more opportunities to use their imaginations and senses to explore the world around them and take part in open-ended activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities and the childminder's interaction with children. The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the home.  The inspector reviewed an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to identify when a child is at risk and the procedures to follow if she has concerns. She risk assesses her home and activities to minimise risks to children. The childminder maintains good policies and procedures, which she shares with parents in writing and verbally. She fully implements these into her working practices to help keep children safe. The childminder monitors children's progress well and uses this information to close gaps in learning swiftly. Partnerships with parents are strong. Both parties share information about the children's care and development to broaden the overview of their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children well and uses this information to plan stimulating activities. She supports children's communication and language skills very well. One of the ways she does this, is by providing a constant narrative about what she and the children are doing to help children link words to actions. Babies are helped to develop their vocabulary as the childminder repeats words back to them so that they hear the name of the object clearly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop self-esteem and confidence very well. They make choices about their play as they access the range of resources made available to them. Their art work is displayed which enables them to feel valued. Children are helped to settle well in the childminder's care through the gradual settling-in arrangements. The childminder uses this time to get to know the children and their family. Children behave well and are beginning to develop an understanding of sharing and taking turns through the childminder's gentle encouragement. They receive regular praise for their achievements. Children spend time in the fresh air every day and engage in physical exercise to help keep them healthy. They are helped to learn how to keep themselves safe through routines and activities, such as road safety on their walk to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive learners. They press buttons on electronic resources to see what happens and how things work. Toddlers follow instructions well as they help the childminder tidy away the balls. Children play, explore and engage in the role play activities well. For example, babies pretend to pour cups of tea. Children show persistence and problem solve as they attempt to fit together two halves of a toy egg. They enjoy books and talk about what they see. Consequently, children develop the key skills they need in readiness for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486460 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1007219 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Keighley, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3.

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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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