Childminder EY494951

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2018 Not applicable

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder has a clear understanding of how she intends to promote children's development and identify their learning needs through observations.  Partnerships with parents and other early years professionals are very good. The childminder maintains positive relationships and shares information consistently to ensure children are well cared for and their individual needs are met.  Children are emotionally secure and the childminder supports them well as they settle in. They form positive relationships that help develop their confidence and self- awareness. The environment is welcoming and children are highly valued as individuals.  All children make good progress from their starting points, including children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not adapt planned activities to meet children's changing learning needs or new interests.  The childminder reflects well on her practice, however, she is not as highly effective in following up on her identified improvement plans.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve the identification of and planning for children's next steps in their learning more precisely  make better use of the self-evaluation process to identify and implement development plans to improve practice even more.

p.2

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 took account of the views of parents from the written feedback provided.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder provides a caring and stimulating environment for children. She is aware of her roles and responsibilities in keeping children safe and can confidently recognise signs of harm. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has started to identify areas of development to help improve her provision. She is fully committed to the care and progress of children and works closely with other early years professionals to share information while widening her own knowledge. On occasions, the childminder works with an assistant, whom she skilfully supports to ensure her skills are up to date and effective for meeting children's needs. She regularly obtains new resources that relate to children's new interests or ideas they may have.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's development and progress are shared consistently with parents. Parents' contributions about children's learning from home are used to help her plan. The childminder has a secure high level of knowledge about child development. Overall, she observes children and records their progress to identify any gaps in their learning and inform her future planning well. Children are motivated and curious. The childminder provides a broad range of resources that is suitable for the ages and development stages of the children. She encourages all children to engage with the resources.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes all reasonable steps to ensure children value and understand the differences between themselves and others. Children make their own rules to follow in the setting and are encouraged to resolve their own issues where suitable. The childminder models 'please' and 'thank you', so younger children begin to understand the importance of using good manners. Young children are emotionally secure and confident with a can- do attitude when accessing the environment. Their physical well-being is supported fully indoors and outdoors with a range of resources and planned activities. Parents are pleased with the experiences and opportunities that children take part in, such as groups where they dance and trips to the park.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points and are fully supported in their development. Children learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, they have a nutritious, balanced diet and are encouraged to try new foods during taster days. Children are happy and feel secure. All children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning or school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY494951 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1030881 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Cross Roads, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and four weeks for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder, occasionally, works with an assistant.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5