Childminder EY359202

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 November 2017 9 January 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 understands how to enhance children's self-chosen play with teaching that meets their individual learning needs. Children benefit from an effective amount of support and challenge and they make good progress.  The childminder helps children to develop the basic skills they need to start school from an early age. Young children show accuracy and confidence using numbers in their play and develop good social skills.  The childminder is a good role model for children and manages their behaviour positively. Children show kindness towards each other and learn how to share, take turns and be considerate of each other's feelings.  The childminder has built successful partnerships with other settings that children attend, including school. She gathers and shares information about children's learning to help promote continuity and consistency.  The childminder shows dedication to providing high standards of care and learning for

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This provision is good

children. She regularly develops her skills and supervises her assistant well so children have continuity of care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are times when the childminder does not provide young children with enough time to understand and respond to questions verbally.  The childminder has not fully developed ways to gather feedback from parents to help her evaluate the overall effectiveness of the setting and drive forward improvements.

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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 teaching skills that provide young children with enough time to think critically and respond verbally to questions to further develop their existing communication and language skills  extend ways to gather feedback from parents to drive forward continual improvements in pursuit of excellence.

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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 observation 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, assessment and planning with the childminder and her 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 qualified childminder has a robust understanding of the early years foundation stage and has high expectations for every child. She has enhanced her knowledge of children's developmental stages and uses this effectively to understand and respond to their different behaviours and learning needs. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role to protect children from harm and has procedures to follow if she has concerns about their welfare. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe, such as learning how to cross busy roads and being safe online. The childminder has worked hard to build relationships with parents, overall. She provides detailed information about their children's learning and helps them to feel included and involved.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn through exploration and is skilled at following their lead. For example, she recognises when children are receptive to teaching and uses these opportunities to challenge them appropriately. Young children thoroughly enjoy developing their physical and problem-solving skills as they fill, pour and empty transport vehicles with coloured rice. Older children show an understanding of mathematical language and delight in the different marks they make with the wheels. The childminder uses her observations of children's learning to plan for their next steps and complete assessments of their progress. She is confident to identify areas of slower progress and has partnerships in place to access further support to close potential gaps.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have developed secure bonds with the childminder and show they feel safe and happy with her. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being. Parents are particularly pleased with how quickly children have settled in and the sensitive, caring approach of the childminder. The childminder provides healthy, nutritious meals for children and encourages them to practise good hygiene. Children begin to take an active part in their own self-care and develop their understanding of healthy choices. The childminder provides interesting, stimulating environments and uses praise effectively. Children access resources independently and develop good levels of confidence in their own ability. The childminder provides age-appropriate opportunities for children to learn about other people and the world around them. They enjoy trips into the community and learn about different festivals and celebrations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress in relation to their starting points and show particularly strong skills in mathematics. They work comfortably in the stages of development typically expected for their age. Young children show confidence in new social situations and explore resources with interest and enthusiasm. Older children develop good levels of concentration and have good communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359202 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1065021 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Keighley, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates from 7.30am until 6pm all year round, Monday to Friday, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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