Childminder 302525

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2018 24 June 2014

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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 provides a welcoming and homely environment. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and show their great affection for her. They learn about other people's cultures and customs to deepen their understanding of the world in which they live.  The qualified childminder knows how children learn and develop. She regularly attends training courses to strengthen her teaching skills further. Recently, she has used knowledge gained from research to introduce enjoyable music and movement sessions to support children to exercise and develop their physical skills.  Children gain many key skills in readiness for future learning and the move on to school. For example, they are very independent and enjoy helping with routine tasks, such as preparing and serving snacks.  The childminder works well with parents to provide consistency in children's learning and care. She encourages them to share information about children's achievements and

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This provision is good

interests at home and uses this to complement her teaching successfully.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's imaginative skills even further as they engage in self-chosen activities.  Information exchanged with other settings that children attend is not in-depth enough to fully promote continuity in children's 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

 help children to build on their good imaginative skills even further  strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend and exchange information about children's ongoing achievements that complement teaching.

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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.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, a sample of policies and other relevant documentation.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and considered the views of parents provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a strong desire to provide the best possible service she can for children and their families. She works closely with parents to evaluate her practice, plan relevant developments and improve outcomes for children. For instance, the childminder plans to provide even more opportunities for children to learn about how to grow and care for plants. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection matters and knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. She risk assesses her home effectively to ensure that any potential hazards are minimised and supervises children well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good range of stimulating activities that she knows children will enjoy. Children are keen to join in and have good concentration and listening skills. They develop strong friendships and play harmoniously together. The childminder makes good use of her accurate assessments to plan precisely for children's future learning. She uses her good understanding of individual children's needs to adapt planned activities and build on their existing knowledge and skills. For instance, the childminder supports young children to count in sequence and identify colours. She skilfully reshapes the activity to challenge older children to calculate and identify numerals. The childminder develops children's language and communication skills well. She provides a commentary and uses effective questioning techniques to promote children's thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a good time exploring the childminder's well-resourced garden. They blow giant bubbles from using liquid soap and energetically chase after them. The childminder is supportive and provides clear instructions to help children to overcome challenges and learn new skills. For instance, she patiently teaches children how to move their legs back and forth to operate the swing successfully. Children know the daily routine and intuitively wash their hands before snack. The childminder provides a well-balanced and nutritious menu to promote healthy eating practices well. She consistently reinforces her expectations and rules through positive practice and encouragement. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and are cooperative and well behaved.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They recognise numerals and spontaneously count as they play. Children are strong communicators and are keen to talk about their ideas and intentions. They develop good physical skills. For example, children draw lines and circles using large-muscle skills and excitedly make shapes in the air with ribbons.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302525 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1087031 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Bradford, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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