Childminder EY499484

Inspection date 6 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Not Applicable

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The provision is good

n The childminder effectively supports new children's move to her setting. As part of this, she works in close consultation with parents and children's Reception teacher. n Children settle quickly on arrival and are clearly familiar with the daily routine as they readily wash their hands before eating their healthy teatime snack. n The childminder and her assistant effectively reinforce the skills children need for successful learning in school. n Children are clearly at ease in the childminder's relaxed and friendly environment. They behave well, are sociable and enjoy playing amicably alongside one another. n The childminder has a secure understanding of keeping children safe and protected. n Parents share positive feedback about the care of their children and the settling-in arrangements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently build on children's developing independence and ability to make choices. For example, she does not fully consider the range of toys readily available to the four-year-old Reception children, and she undertakes tasks during daily routines, such as snack time, in which the children could be involved. n The childminder does not use self-evaluation as well as possible to focus plans for improvement, including through continued professional development, to enhance her existing practice.

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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

n increase children's opportunities to make greater choices about what they would like to play with and encourage children to develop greater levels of independence during the daily care routines n enhance self-evaluation processes to help focus key areas for improvement, including continued professional development, to enrich children's experiences and raise the quality of the provision even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities indoors and the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documents and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to parents on the day of the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has regular child protection training and, consequently, has a very secure understanding of possible indicators of abuse or neglect. This includes where children may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours or views. She effectively considers children's safety inside and outside of the home, helping to promote their welfare and prevent accidents. The childminder's very new assistant has been subject to induction arrangements and, therefore, has a good awareness of her roles and responsibilities. The childminder reflects on her practice in some ways to ensure she keeps abreast of changes. She has started to observe her assistant and offer feedback on her practice, to enhance the quality of her interactions.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and her assistant, who interact well with children to build on their ideas and foster their confidence. Children are keen to engage in creative play with dough and show good levels of interest and engagement as they play collaboratively. They confidently draw, practising their early literacy skills, and are helped to consolidate their early mathematical skills while playing a board game. Children wait patiently for their turn to throw the dice and count how many squares they can move. The childminder's enthusiastic assistant demonstrates a sense of fun as she effectively oversees the activity. She shares in children's delight and disappointment as they land on a square enabling them to climb up the ladder, but then have to slide back down the snake to an earlier square. The childminder's assistant encourages children to have a positive approach, encouraging them to keep trying until they successfully

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

As part of the settling-in process, the childminder meets with children's Reception teacher and parents. She gathers information that helps her to get to know each child and their individual needs, including their likes, dislikes and interests. Once children have settled, the childminder intends to continue to link closely with the Reception teacher to discuss how she can complement children's experiences. The childminder warmly reassures and supports new children, helping to foster their emotional well-being. The childminder and her assistant are good role models who instil essential social skills, demonstrating kind and respectful behaviour, and encouraging children to do the same. They explain rules and boundaries to children, to help them understand behavioural expectations, and readily praise children for their achievements. Children enjoy healthy wraps for tea and benefit from fresh air and exercise as they walk to and from school or

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

access areas within the local community. This contributes to their physical well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499484 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10059491 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the Bingley area of Bradford, West Yorkshire and works with an assistant. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am until 8.50am and from 3.30pm until 6pm.

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Registers

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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Registers

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