Childminder EY489189

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 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 has a good understanding of his own practice. He works with his co- childminder and assistants to identify any gaps in his practice. He seeks the views of parents and takes swift action to address any areas for improvement. For example, the childminder is exploring ways to introduce more technology into the curriculum.  The childminder has highly effective strategies for engaging parents in their children's learning. They are fully included in the assessment of their children's progress. They receive a wealth of information to help them continue learning at home. He finds out what children are learning in other settings they attend and provides activities that promote continuity well.  Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this welcoming and lively environment. They have strong relationships with the childminder and other children. The childminder is enthusiastic and makes learning fun.

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This provision is good

 Children learn about past, present and future. They monitor how their environment changes over time and learn how to use equipment that helps them measure time in simple ways.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to build on children's language to develop their vocabulary further.  On occasions, the childminder interrupts the youngest children's learning. This at times, breaks their concentration and hinders them from fully immersing themselves in activities.

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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

 continue to extend children's language skills more, to widen their vocabulary even further  provide the youngest children with even more opportunities to have uninterrupted time to play and explore.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children, the co-childminder and assistants during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures he and his assistants keep up to date. They have a thorough understanding of current child protection issues. The childminder and his assistants access professional development to improve their knowledge and skills. For example, he has researched how outdoor learning benefits children. Now they have many more opportunities to learn outside and discover the world around them. The childminder helps children to keep themselves safe. He encourages them to share their worries and talks to them about people who are there to help, such as during the move on to school. Parents are very happy with the care the childminder provides. They comment that he provides good advice, support and reassurance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents contribute to initial assessments of children's starting points. They are encouraged to share information about their children's learning at home. The childminder quickly addresses any gaps in children's learning. He provides a very well-resourced environment that supports children's independent exploration. He plans activities that give children the opportunity to practise their manipulative skills. For example, they enjoy using tools in the mud kitchen, painting with water and writing with large marker pens. The childminder provides creative activities where children share their ideas. They use natural resources and craft materials to create a collage of a scarecrow. The childminder helps them make connections in their learning, linking their activity to the stories they have read. Children develop mathematical skills well. They begin to recognise numbers and to add and subtract.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes equality and diversity throughout his practice. He is a very good role model and teaches children to be respectful and tolerant. Children develop good social skills and build secure friendships. The childminder talks to them about their feelings. He supports their developing understanding of emotions and teaches them how to deal with them. Children begin to manage their own behaviour well, supported by the childminder's clear explanations and consistent boundaries. The childminder helps children to develop their independence in personal care routines. He provides a wide range of outdoor activities that gives children time and space to enjoy energetic play. The childminder provides children with healthy, nutritious homemade meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have high levels of self-esteem. Overall, they engage well and are motivated to take part in activities that help them to become confident learners. They are meeting their expected targets and progress well from their starting points. Children develop good communication and language skills. For example, they talk about their experience of holidays, describing where they went and what they did. Children develop a good range of skills that help prepare them for their future learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489189 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1021056 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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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 and lives in the Thornton area of Bradford. He operates 46 weeks of the year, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. He works with another 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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Telephone number

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