Clark, Margaret

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 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

 The childminder is motivated to make improvements and ensure her setting consistently meets the needs of all children.  Children have the chance to engage in well-planned activities that are linked to their current interests and any areas of learning they may need to develop in.  Children show excitement during social activities, such as singing and dancing.  The childminder has a positive attitude towards managing children's behaviour and is fully committed to ensuring they are happy and secure in her care.  All children make typical progress for their age, including those who have special educational needs or need additional support.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder overdirects and prevents the most able children taking part in activities that challenge their thinking and use of imagination. This sometimes restricts those children from developing their own learning.

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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

 develop more opportunities for the most able children to explore highly challenging activities that extend their thinking and imagination skills.

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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 and working in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder successfully uses her self-evaluation system. She identifies improvements and training needs for herself and any assistants she works with. She is ambitious and works well to enhance all aspects of her care. The childminder and her assistants are fully aware of signs and symptoms in relation to child protection and where to report their concerns. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder works closely with professional partners involved in children's development, such as schools and play groups. Information and assessment is shared effectively to support all children. Parents are invited to discuss and contribute to their child's development to enable consistency when they progress in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts with children during play and supports them to engage in focused activities. Along with her assistants she carries out continual assessments for children and identifies any emerging needs and interests to inform the planning. The childminder ensures there are a wide range of resources to extend all areas of children's learning. She identifies gaps in their development and works skilfully to close these, especially for those children who need additional support. The childminder enthusiastically role models teaching skills to her assistants to demonstrate good practice. She provides exciting activities that motivate children to learn. Children enjoy developing their communication skills in a variety of ways, such as using sign language. Any additional funding has been creatively used to develop different resources for children to explore, such as a sensory room.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates clear boundaries for children to follow and develop self-awareness skills. She reinforces positive behaviour, such as using meaningful reward charts and consistent praise. This increases children's confidence and they are proud of their own achievements. Children can express their needs and preferences and ask for help if they need it. They are developing their own ability to assess risks in the attractive outdoor area as well as keeping themselves healthy through daily physical play. The childminder carefully supports children and their families sensitively when they are settling in to her care. This helps them become emotionally secure and ready for learning. Children value each other and are provided with numerous opportunities to understand other people and families in their wider community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are all making progress from their starting points. Older children are learning in all areas of learning. In particular, they are starting to enhance their mathematical and literacy skills in the preparation for starting school. Children are independent in their personal care needs and have a can-do attitude when trying a new activity. They have developed positive relationships and benefit from the childminder's warm interactions. Children enjoy attending and taking part in group outings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494948 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1031971 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 16

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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 lives in the Allerton area of Bradford. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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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