Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2018 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

 There is a good two-way flow of information in place with parents each day. This helps the childminder to keep parents well informed about their child's care, well-being and achievements.  Children are very happy and settled in this homely and welcoming setting. They have good attachments to the childminder, who is very caring and attentive to their needs.  The childminder is well qualified and experienced in caring for children. The quality of teaching enhances children's knowledge and improves their learning opportunities.  Children have good opportunities to build on their knowledge about people's similarities and differences. For instance, the childminder provides activities to complement children's understanding of topics in school, such as Chinese New Year. This helps children to learn about the wider world.  The childminder has high expectations of children and uses positive strategies to

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This provision is good

promote good behaviour. This helps to enhance children's self esteem and confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's plans for professional development are not yet sufficiently focused to raise the quality of practice to an exceptional standard.  The childminder does not always give the same consideration to planning of the outdoor environment as she does inside. This means that children who prefer to learn outdoors do not always benefit from the same level of stimulating experiences as provided indoors.

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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 more sharply on using professional development opportunities to enhance the quality of practice to an outstanding level  strengthen the planning for activities in the outdoor environment in order to help children who prefer to learn outside have the same level of stimulating experiences as provided indoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and spoke to children during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of qualifications, suitability of household members and a sample of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder's self-evaluation is effective and helps her to plan for improvement. Positive, written feedback from parents demonstrates that they are highly satisfied with the level of care and service that the childminder provides. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is secure in her knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. Robust risk assessments and daily safety checks identify and minimise hazards to children. The childminder has clear policies in place, which she shares with parents. The childminder has a good understanding of supporting children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder has established links with local schools, which help her to provide appropriate activities to engage and motivate children in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children engage in a good range of activities that complements their learning in school. For example, they write lists of ingredients needed for a baking activity, promoting their early writing skills and small-muscle skills. Overall, the childminder uses her strong knowledge of how children learn and her strength in teaching to provide some outstanding learning opportunities. For example, she introduces children to mathematical concepts such as weight, quantity and time, as they bake gingerbread men. The childminder enthusiastically asks questions and offers ideas to extend learning opportunities. This helps to widen children's vocabulary and thinking skills. Children are capable communicators who confidently share their ideas and learn to listen well to the views of others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is supportive and kind to children. This helps them to feel safe and secure in her care. Children share and take turns when using resources and develop good social skills. The childminder gathers a wide range of information from the parents and spends time getting to know children. This supports children's emotional security effectively from the start. The childminder provides a very good range of healthy homemade meals which help to promote children's healthy lifestyles. She keeps her home clean and well- presented. Children are increasingly independent. For example, they wash their resources after baking and set the table ready for dinner. Children are well supported to learn how to keep themselves safe through clear instruction and activities with the childminder. For instance, children regularly take part in fire evacuations so they are familiar with what they have to do in an emergency.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492742 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1030539 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Middleton, Leeds. She operates during term time from 7am until 8.50am and from 2.55pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday. During the school holidays the childminder operates from 7am until 6pm, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and qualified teacher status.

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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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