Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2018 1 July 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 qualified childminder knows how children learn and develop. She uses her strong knowledge of children's individual needs to plan challenging and enjoyable activities. Children are keen learners, who make good progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. She provides a commentary and introduces new vocabulary. Children receive support as they learn the correct names for musical instruments and are encouraged to pronounce them correctly.  The childminder constantly praises children to boost their confidence and self-esteem effectively. She provides clear messages about what she expects and explains the reason behind her rules and requests. Children are cooperative and behave very well.  The childminder reflects on her practice well to drive continued improvement. She uses feedback from parents, children and other professionals to ensure that planned

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This provision is good

developments improve outcomes for children. For example, the childminder plans to introduce even more opportunities for children to explore technology.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder works well with parents, she has not fully considered ways to share information with parents to help them continue to support children's learning at home.  The childminder has not fully considered ways to strengthen her good teaching skills to an even higher level and enhance outcomes for children.

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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 parents with more detailed information about how they can continue to support children's learning at home  strengthen programmes of professional development to raise the quality of teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation 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 considered the views of children and parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to ensure that children are safe in her home and during outings. She has a good understanding of child protection issues and knows how to refer concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. She ensures that he completes all essential training and supervises him well. The childminder shares information about children's progress and achievements with school staff to promote continuity of learning successfully. Feedback from parents is very positive. They say that children engage in many imaginative learning experiences that support them to acquire new skills and knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully interacts with children to aid their perseverance and enjoyment in activities. She encourages children to label their artwork with their name and helps them to link sounds to letters. Children thoroughly enjoy listening to stories and confidently talk about the pictures. The childminder questions children well to help them to share their thoughts and think critically. For instance, she engages children in lively discussions about aircraft and challenges them to discuss the differences between aeroplanes and helicopters. Children develop good mathematical skills. They learn to count in sequence, recreate patterns and identify numerals. The childminder makes accurate assessments and monitors children's progress carefully to successfully close any gaps in their learning. She plans accurate next steps to build on what children can already do and know.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops strong trusting relationships with children and their families. She implements flexible settling-in arrangements to make sure that children feel safe and secure from the start. Children are self-assured and confidently explore their surroundings. They regularly attend playgroups, where they develop friendships with others. Children play outdoors daily and benefit from trips to the nearby parks and woodlands. They learn the importance of eating healthily and follow good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain many key skills in preparation for future learning and school. They develop good social skills and know how to take turns and share fairly. Children are keen to join in with activities and demonstrate good listening and concentration skills. They have good physical skills and use one-handed tools with control. For instance, children hold pencils between their thumb and forefinger and form recognisable letters and numerals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY242189 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1064359 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, 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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