Childminder EY489508

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 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 lovely, caring relationships with children and their families. Children are very happy and settled. This helps to support their emotional well-being.  Parents' written comments are complimentary. They appreciate the childminder keeping them informed about their child's day and offering suggestions on how they can complement their child's learning at home.  Teaching is good. The childminder's interactions are of high quality and support the good progress children make. This helps to secure good outcomes for children.  The childminder helps children to develop their enjoyment of books and reading stories. Children thoroughly enjoy joining in, completing the actions and listening attentively. This supports the good progress children make in their literacy development and listening skills.  The childminder teaches children about making healthy food choices and they are supported to follow good hygiene practices independently.

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This provision is good

 The childminder carries out a process of self-evaluation. She recognises and establishes areas for further improvements to help build upon the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Professional development is not highly focused on raising the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to learn about other cultures beyond their own.

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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

 focus opportunities for professional development more sharply on improving the quality of teaching even further  provide even greater opportunities for children to learn about other cultures, beyond their own.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of activities and assessed the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's assessment records and discussed the systems for planning children's play experiences.  The inspector viewed a range of polices, including safeguarding procedures. She also checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other people living in her home. They also discussed the content of the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of the written views from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is a passionate professional who has worked hard to develop her practice. She has built strong relationships with other childminders, which has helped her to develop her practice to a good standard. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended all mandatory training and is confident of the procedures to follow to safeguard children, including, recognising possible signs of abuse. The childminder's safeguarding policy is in line with local procedures and includes what she would do to protect children from extreme views and beliefs. The childminder regularly seeks verbal feedback from parents to ensure they are happy with the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of the knowledge she has gained through completing her registration training. She knows children very well and uses this knowledge to plan activities she knows they will enjoy and stretch their capabilities. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress and accurately identifies where progress is slower in some areas of learning. She weaves these specific areas into the activities. For example, during a baking activity, children use numbers as they weigh the ingredients. This helps to close the emerging gaps. The childminder provides resources to help children to develop their imagination and make links to their own personal experiences and knowledge. For example, children show care towards the dolls as they pretend to feed them and give them cuddles. This helps children to develop empathy and an understanding of caring for others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's well-being, health and physical development are promoted well. The childminder creates a welcoming and calming homely environment. Children are provided with a wide range of opportunities to be physically active, both in the childminder's home and on the array of outdoor adventures. Children thoroughly enjoy exploring nature and experiencing activities that take place at a local forest school group. The childminder sets clear expectations of good behaviour and as a consequence children's behaviour is good. Children are given many opportunities to be involved in decision-making, including, what they eat for their snacks and meals. The childminder makes the most of these times and weaves many learning opportunities into routines. For example, children learn how to use cutlery safely and become independent.

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Outcomes for children are good

Outcomes for children are good. All children make good progress from their starting points and are supported to succeed in what they need to learn next and for the eventual move to school. Children are happy, confident individuals, who thoroughly enjoy the vast range of activities the childminder provides. Children demonstrate strong levels of self-esteem and self-confidence. They develop their listening, attention and concentration skills and articulate their views and opinions with confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489508 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1015178 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 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 operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays and from 7am until 5pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, The childminder provides funded early education 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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Telephone number

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