Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 June 2018 11 July 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 worked hard to make improvements since her last inspection. She has successfully addressed all actions and recommendations and has worked closely with the local authority adviser to develop her good-quality provision. The childminder accurately evaluates her practice and identifies areas that she can improve further.  Children develop very good listening and attention skills. The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language skills during her interactions. She comments on what children are doing and introduces new language to help develop their vocabulary. Children make good progress.  The childminder promotes children's independence well. Young children successfully manage their own personal needs in keeping with their age and stage of development. They confidently put on their own shoes and choose the activities they want to explore.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder gathers information

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This provision is good

from parents about their children's learning, interests and care routines when they first start to attend. Parents describe the childminder as 'calm and compassionate'. They are happy with the care and education that she provides for their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not precisely match her teaching of writing to highly challenge young children's abilities.  The childminder's professional development and training plans do not focus sharply on continuing to extend her knowledge and good teaching skills even further.

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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

 focus more precisely on helping young children develop their already good writing skills even further  strengthen professional development and training opportunities to help extend knowledge and raise the quality of teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and evaluated how this supports children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked a selection of documents, including policies and procedures, recording documentation, assessments and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.  The inspector completed an evaluation of teaching with the childminder and discussed her self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents provided for inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder displays a secure knowledge of how to protect children from harm. She keeps up to date with new legislation and has put in place a comprehensive range of policies and procedures that underpins her good practice. The childminder carries out daily checks in her home to ensure the environment is safe for children. She has good procedures and accurately records any medication and accidents that children may have in her setting. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnerships with other settings that children attend to share information and promote the continuity of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely observes children as they play and makes accurate assessments to help her monitor their progress. She works with parents to close any gaps in children's development and keeps them informed about their children's progress. She uses this information well to plan activities around their individual learning needs and interests, overall. The childminder promotes children's thinking well as they get ready for breakfast. She asks 'what do we need to do first?' as they help her to build the chairs. Young children correctly predict the sequence of fitting them together. In addition, the childminder effectively teaches mathematics as children play enthusiastically together. For example, she uses clocks to help young children correctly identify different numbers and count in sequence. The childminder supports children to develop their understanding of long and short as they use water to make tracks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a calm presence and a homely environment for children. This helps them to feel safe and secure and develops their confidence to talk to visitors. The childminder is a positive role model. She has close and loving relationships with children. The childminder provides clear, consistent guidance and support to help young children successfully learn about sharing and taking turns. Children behave well. The childminder provides them with many opportunities to develop their social and physical skills. For example, children enjoy the fresh air as they play in the park and explore the local woods. In addition, the childminder ensures that she helps broaden children's social experiences as they visit local groups. The childminder effectively supports children to learn about the differences between themselves and other people. In addition, she provides a range of healthy food that meets children's individual dietary requirements and helps them to

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and work comfortably in the typical range of development for their age. Boys and girls are motivated and concentrate well on tasks they set themselves. They delightedly work cooperatively together and develop perseverance as they blow bubbles for each other to catch. All children display a positive attitude to their learning and develop the skills they need for the future, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489915 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1110408 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 July 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Bingley area of Bradford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family 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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