Childminder EY305012

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 2017 12 September 2013

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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 works closely with her co-childminder to jointly review and evaluate her practice well. She obtains feedback from parents and closely observes children to adapt her practices, and adapt routines in response to children's interests and needs.  The caring and compassionate childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment. She knows children well and establishes strong, trusting relationships with them. Children clearly enjoy her company and are content and relaxed in her care.  The childminder pronounces words clearly and encourages children to repeat them back to her. She engages children in lively discussions and poses thought-provoking questions to help them share their ideas. Children are developing good language and communication skills.  Children display high levels of confidence. They are independent and excitedly explore the environment, choosing resources and leading their own play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not communicate well enough with other settings that children attend, to achieve continuity in supporting children's learning.  The childminder does not sharply focus her programme of professional development to raise the quality of her teaching further and extend children's learning.

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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 information sharing practices with other early years settings that children attend, to fully promote consistency in children's learning  extend programmes of professional development, to focus more precisely on developing skills and knowledge to raise the quality of teaching and children's learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises, and sampled policies and other relevant documentation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the children and considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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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 child protection issues and knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. She completes a thorough risk assessment of her home and implements effective safety measures, to ensure that she protects children from harm. The qualified childminder uses her good knowledge of how children learn to provide purposeful learning experiences. She monitors children's progress effectively, to identify the areas where they most need support. The childminder has positive relationships with parents and successfully shares information with them to promote continuity in children's care and learning. For example, parents regularly receive a written summary of their child's progress and have opportunities to look at their child's learning journal.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is supportive and enthusiastically interacts to challenge children in their learning. She uses information obtained from observations and assessments to plan for children's future learning. Children enjoy drawing and show control over their movements, as they form lines and circles on the paper. The childminder helps children to count accurately and encourages them to name and draw shapes. She invites children to write their name on their pictures, and helps them to link sounds to letters. The childminder encourages children to work together to complete puzzles. She offers sensitive direction and guidance to enable them to overcome challenges, and solve simple problems independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour management and continually praises children for their good efforts. Children are polite, cooperative and behave well. They play amicably together and know how to share resources fairly. Children have plenty of opportunities to play outdoors, where they run and jump. They know the daily routine well and intuitively wash their hands before meals and snacks. The childminder serves home-cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They have a strong exploratory impulse and confidently explore their surroundings and make decisions about their play. Children are sociable and initiate conversations with others. They excitedly explore technology and know how to operate programmable toys. Children have a positive approach to learning and persevere during activities. These skills and attitudes help to prepare children well for their move on to school and nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305012 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1064719 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Keighley, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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