Childminder EY469374

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2018 16 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 has a secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has effective policies and procedures that underpin her practice and help her to successfully promote children's safety and well-being.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress, and involves them successfully in their children's learning.  Children form very strong bonds with the childminder. She gets to know children well during settling-in sessions and reassures them that they are safe and secure in her care.  The childminder understands the importance of working closely with other providers, such as schools, to complement children's learning. She shares information to ensure continuity of care for children and to support their continuous development.  The childminder provides a range of appropriate toys and resources to support

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This provision is good

children's learning. She encourages children to become independent and gives them opportunities to make decisions and choices.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, children are not given enough time to formulate their answers to questions, and the childminder does not take opportunities to further challenge children's thinking and help them to develop their own ideas and make links between them.

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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

 give children more time to formulate their answers to questions, and make the most of all opportunities to help children to develop their own ideas, make links and build further on their thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the childminder's qualifications and of the suitability of household members and a selection of policies.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's assessment records and the childminder's planning.  The inspector observed children playing and talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during daily routines.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder accesses online training courses to ensure she maintains a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect, and is clear about the procedures she must implement to help safeguard children. The childminder ensures all legally required documentation is in place and up to date. Policies and procedures are shared with parents and contribute to helping to keep children safe. Relationships with parents are highly successful, which ensures children receive continuity of care and learning. Parents access information about their children's day through electronic systems and have the opportunity to offer instant feedback, which enables the childminder to reflect on ways to improve her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop. She gathers detailed information from parents about what children already know and makes regular and precise assessments of their learning. The childminder promptly addresses any potential learning needs and implements individual plans successfully, linked with children's interests. For example, children learn how to complete simple addition using action dolls, which successfully ignites their interest and involvement in the activity. Children are enthusiastic about learning. For example, they talk about a snail they have found in the garden. Using a magnifying container, they talk about the characteristics of the snail and compare it to other mini-beasts they have previously found.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents speak highly of the childminder and are very complimentary about the progress their children make in her care. Children behave very well and are caring towards one another. For example, they speak fondly of absent children and enjoy looking at photographs of their friends. Children enjoy freshly cooked meals that cater for their individual preferences. For example, the childminder uses questionnaires to find out what children's favourite meals are, and then incorporates these in the weekly menus. Children make healthy choices as they serve themselves and they show that they understand the importance of following good hygiene practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They have good opportunities to independently explore and initiate their own play. They have access to well-organised and age-appropriate resources. Children show that they are keen to learn and interested in finding things out for themselves. They gain a sense of satisfaction from their explorations and investigations. Older children develop early mathematical and literacy skills and the childminder helps to prepare them successfully for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469374 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1102791 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Eccleshill on the outskirts of Bradford. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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