Childminder EY229349

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2017 24 October 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 has created a welcoming and homely environment. Children have very positive and secure relationships with the childminder and her assistants. Children are confident, happy and relaxed in the setting.  The qualified childminder knows how children learn and develop. She engages in relevant professional development activities to strengthen her teaching skills further. For instance, she has completed training about the different stages of learning which has deepened her understanding of how to close any gaps in children's learning.  Children are motivated and have a positive approach to learning. The childminder and her assistant plan a good array of challenging activities that helps children to make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder works closely with parents to exchange information and promote a shared approach to children's care and learning. For example, she involves parents in

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This provision is good

her assessment procedures and provides details of ways that they can continue to support their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best possible use of opportunities that arise to build on children's good mathematical skills further.  Information exchanged with other settings that children attend is not in-depth enough to ensure consistency and enable the childminder to complement children's learning as well as possible.

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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

 provide children with increased opportunities to develop their good mathematical skills even further  obtain more in-depth information from other settings that children attend to further promote consistency in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults working and living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of children and parents.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation procedures and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder successfully implements a good range of policies and procedures to help ensure that she provides a safe environment for children. She regularly updates her knowledge of child protection matters and knows what action to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder monitors her assistants closely and supervises them effectively. They work well together and meet on a monthly basis to share ideas and identify strengths and weaknesses in practice. The childminder is committed to developing her service. She acts upon feedback from her assistants, parents and children to plan positive improvements to her provision. For instance, she plans to develop her garden to provide even better opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses accurate observation and assessment to monitor children's progress and plan precisely for their future learning. She is supportive and interacts well to build on children's existing skills and knowledge. Children's physical skills are developing well. For example, they show good hand-to-eye coordination as they find different ways to thread intricate items onto sticks. The childminder provides sensitive guidance to support them to overcome challenges and refine their techniques. She models her own thinking and asks thought-provoking questions to help children express their opinions and ideas. Children listen attentively to stories and engage in meaningful conversations about the illustrations in a book.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model and constantly rewards children for their efforts and achievements. Children welcome her praise and demonstrate a strong willingness to try new things. They listen to the childminder and her assistant and behave very well. The childminder hosts many charity and community events to help children learn about different people and the wider world in which they live. For example, she helps children to prepare gifts for her elderly neighbours and takes them to visit at Christmas. The childminder provides nutritious meals and implements good hygiene routines. Children are physically active and benefit from daily fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining the skills they need in readiness for later moves on to school. They are independent and eagerly explore their surroundings. Children are imaginative and excitedly pretend to be superheroes. They recite songs and competently demonstrate the actions. Children recognise colours and enjoy mark making and drawing. They are strong communicators and learn new words rapidly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY229349 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1064322 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Cottingley on the outskirts of Bingley, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with three assistants. She 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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