Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 May 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

 Relationships and communication with parents are strong and they are happy with the care that is provided for their children. Parents feel well informed about the progress that their children make.  The childminder is passionate about the service that she offers to children and their families. She monitors and evaluates her provision well. Staff's, parents' and children's views are fully considered when she sets clear action plans for continued improvement.  The childminder and her assistants make regular and accurate observations and assessments of the children's individual stages of learning from their initial starting points. They use this information effectively to plan purposeful learning opportunities for the children. As a result, each child makes good progress.  The childminder and her assistants foster children's emotional well-being effectively. They provide a welcoming play and learning environment where children are secure,

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This provision is good

happy and confident to express themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The programme for staff's professional development does not precisely focus enough on raising the quality of their teaching to the highest level.  Children do not have opportunities to learn that information can be retrieved from technological equipment in a variety of ways.

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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

 strengthen staff's professional development plans so that they are more focused on achieving and maintaining outstanding levels of teaching  build on the opportunities that children have to discover and use technology during play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities, the childminder and her assistant. The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the home.  The inspector reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took into consideration the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants maintain an up-to-date understanding of the procedures to follow if they are concerned about any aspect of a child's welfare or a member of staff's practice. The childminder has recently undergone safer recruitment training to help enhance children's safety. Risk assessments are thorough and continuously reviewed. The childminder coaches her assistants well and they have access to core training, such as first-aid and safeguarding training. She has recently begun to implement regular supervision of her assistants to improve the outcomes for the children. The childminder works closely with other early years providers that children attend. This promotes continuity of care and learning well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants plan a good balance of child-initiated and structured activities that engage and motivate children. Children's individual learning styles and preferences are embraced well. Children have good opportunities to make choices and follow their own ideas, which helps to support their exploratory skills, generally well. The childminder supports children's learning well. She asks questions and makes statements to add to their knowledge. For example, as children water the herbs and plants, they learn that plants need water, as do children, to help them grow and be healthy. Toddlers' vocabulary is extended effectively, for instance, and staff repeat the names of objects for children to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a good sense of belonging. The childminder finds out about their individual routines for sleeping and feeding through discussions with parents. She continues these, including supporting parents with toilet training, to promote continuity of care. The childminder and her assistants are good role models and treat children with positive regard. Children are encouraged to share resources, take turns and consider the feelings of others. The childminder gently and calmly reminds children about the need to use 'kind hands' with friends. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, which promotes their good health and physical well-being. They begin to understand how to take manageable risks, for example, as they climb the slide. Children learn about food that is good for them during mealtimes and snack times, as the childminder talks with them about why vegetables are good for their health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn the skills that they need in readiness for school. Children, including toddlers, explore and learn using their senses well. They investigate the texture of the coloured spaghetti and shaving foam using their hands and tools. Toddlers learn to use spoons to transport the spaghetti from one container, while three-year-olds develop some fine- muscle movements as they use the tongs. Staff encourage counting skills to enhance the activity further. Children develop language and literacy skills, for instance, they sing their favourite songs and develop an interest in books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490121 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1025227 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 22

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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 Bradford, West Yorkshire. She works with assistants. The childminder operates all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She has an early years 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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Telephone number

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