Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 June 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 monitors and evaluates her provision well. She sets herself clear targets for improvement and considers the views of parents and children.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Information about children's development is shared on a regular basis and the childminder helps parents to continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She offers a relaxed approach to learning and provides activities that interest children and that are flexible, so children take the lead in their learning. As a result, children make good progress.  Children behave well under the childminder's calming influence. She provides praise and encouragement that support children's confidence and willingness to try new things.  Children show good levels of well-being. They are happy and settled in the childminder's home and enjoy spending time with her.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not provided with an exceptional range of opportunities to enhance further their awareness of people's similarities and differences.  Information about children's learning and development is not shared effectively enough with other early years providers that children attend, to make sure there is continuity in 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

 provide more opportunities for children to enhance their growing awareness of differences and similarities in society and to value and respect the needs and abilities of others  strengthen the partnerships with other early years provisions that children attend, to share relevant information about their care and learning and promote better continuity for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities and the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to recognise signs that children's welfare and safety may be at risk, such as in the event of a child protection concern. She takes appropriate measures to help to keep children safe in her home and on outings. For example, she assesses risk based on each child's individual needs. The childminder keeps up to date with training, such as safeguarding and first aid, to protect children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of children's development. She spontaneously plans activities, enabling her to follow children's leads and interests. The childminder uses good methods of teaching and careful questioning to help to extend children's learning during child-initiated play. For example, children solve problems and observe how things work and happen when they learn how to press the button on the shaving foam tin to expel the contents. The childminder is a good role model for language and supports children well. She talks with children constantly, asks questions and speaks clearly. She asks children to recall past activities in their own words, such as what they did on a recent visit to the library, to enhance their communication skills. The childminder observes, assesses and accurately monitors children's development and ensures that any gaps are identified early and appropriate interventions planned.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about healthy lifestyles and benefit from fresh air and exercise on a daily basis. The childminder provides children with home-cooked meals and snacks, and teaches them about the benefits of a healthy diet. She actively encourages children to follow good hygiene practices and helps them to develop good self-care skills. Children know that they use soap to wash their hands before meals. Children begin to understand how to keep themselves safe. They learn how to cross roads on outings and how to take manageable risks as they play on large equipment at the parks. This boosts their confidence in their own abilities. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's emotional well-being. Children who find it hard to settle are distracted and play games on entry to her home. For example, they look for their favourite doll, which the childminder has strategically placed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared academically and emotionally for the next stage in their learning, such as starting nursery or school. They are independent, make choices in their play and have good personal care skills. Children are motivated and engaged in their learning. They learn about changes over time and life cycles as they observe the caterpillars change into butterflies. Children explore using their senses very well. They cover themselves in shaving foam and observe what happens when water is added. They learn about routines and sequences as they talk about bath time, using the dolls as part of their imaginative play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499541 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1052887 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Bingley, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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