Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 August 2017 11 August 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 successfully addressed all actions and recommendations raised at the previous inspection. For example, she carries out the progress check for children aged between two and three years and provides parents with a written summary.  The childminder has worked closely with local authority advisers as part of her drive to improve the quality of her teaching, planning and assessments. She now plans age- appropriate activities that help children to build on their learning.  The childminder provides a friendly and welcoming setting where children feel safe and secure. Children's learning is supported as they have developed close relationships with the childminder and her co-childminder. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder evaluates her setting well to help identify strengths, including areas for further improvement to support good outcomes for children. Parents comment

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This provision is good

positively on the service the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder is too quick to suggest ideas and additional activities so children do not always fully explore what they are doing.  Strategies used to encourage parents to share information about their children's learning at home are not always successful.

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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

 enable children to have more time to explore their ideas and activities to derive the maximum learning they can before moving on to something else  explore more ways to help parents to share information about what children are learning at home so that a broader picture of children's achievements is gained.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home accessed by children and observed play and learning opportunities.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, co-childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs and indicators of abuse. She knows what to do and who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments and daily checks on the indoor and outdoor areas. This helps her to quickly identify any potential hazards. The required documents are in place to help ensure the safety and welfare of children that attend. The childminder shares information about children's ongoing progress and parents have opportunities to look through learning journals. Daily discussions with parents are used to share information about their child's care routines. The childminder has good relationships with other providers and talks to them about her plans for children's future learning. She effectively monitors the work of her assistant, helping to ensure a consistent approach by all.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The well-qualified childminder ensures that observation, assessment and planning arrangements are good. Next steps in children's learning are clear, monitored effectively and provide good levels of challenge. The childminder provides a good range of age-appropriate resources that captures children's attention and covers all the areas of learning. Children are learning to listen and talk, control their physical movements and cooperate with others. Early literacy skills develop as they look at books together. Children have opportunities to meet with other children of a similar age and develop their social skills. For example, they enjoy regular visits to the local children's centre, local places of interest and the park.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her co-childminder are good role models and teach children well about respect and tolerance. They have high expectations of all children and use consistent and age-appropriate behavioural expectations. Children behave very well. Children's physical health is well promoted. They enjoy balanced meals and healthy snacks. Children take manageable risks in their play as they use the equipment in the outdoor area, under close supervision at all times. This promotes their growing physical skills and their awareness of developing a healthy lifestyle effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in all areas of learning. They are inquisitive and motivated to learn and are becoming confident communicators. Children are learning about numbers and size. The childminder helps them to grow in independence. For example, they learn how to put their coats on. Children are gaining key skills for their future learning and in readiness for the move on to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474221 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1107880 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and operates from her parent's premises in the Great Horton area of Bradford. She opens all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6 and works alongside a co-childminder and an assistant.

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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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