Childminder EY500343

Inspection date 8 October 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 Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is ambitious in her role and is dedicated to improving her practice to the highest standard. She has identified areas that she wishes to improve, such as working on developing even stronger communication strategies with other settings where children attend. This ensures information continues to be shared effectively regarding children's learning and development needs. n The childminder provides a stimulating play and learning environment. She supports children during activities to extend their thinking. For example, the asks them to count objects and describe items using colour and texture. She allows them time to answer and encourages them to think for themselves. As a result, children all make progress during their time in the setting. n The childminder has established caring and trusting relationships with the children and their families. Children seek comfort when they need it and show they are emotionally

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The provision is good

secure in the setting. They are confident to express their needs and wishes and celebrate their achievements with the group. n The childminder builds good partnerships with parents from the start. She regularly shares information with them through an online assessment tool and during daily update chats. Parents comment on how they enjoy to see their children progressing through the variety of activities they take part in.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasion, the childminder does not recognise when children are becoming distracted or disengaged from their learning and offer them alternative opportunities that meet their emerging interests. n The childminder does not consistently encourage children to complete tasks for themselves to promote their independence skills 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

n recognise when to adapt teaching methods in response to children's emerging needs and interests to ensure they are consistently engaged in learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through verbal discussions and written feedback provided. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder minimises risks in the setting and children are well supervised. She has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of concerns for a child's welfare. She is well trained in child protection and understands her role in preventing children from harm. She ensures assistants working with her are up to date with their knowledge and supports them to improve in areas most required. The childminder works closely with other childminders. She shares practice with her colleagues and together they work on plans for improvement. Overall, this has a positive impact on the standard of care and teaching children receive. Due to the strong links with local schools, children have the opportunity to visit their future teachers and environment to help them prepare for their eventual move.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has excellent child development knowledge. She uses this to closely track children's progress and carefully plan for their next steps in learning. She observes them regularly and summarises their development to create goals in all areas of learning. The childminder helps children develop their mathematical skills during play. For instance, children weigh ingredients to make a cake. They learn how to sequence events from a recipe and practise counting items. The childminder adapts her teaching methods to meet the differing ages and stages in learning of the children in her care. She gets down to the children's level and explores resources alongside them. As a result, children use their imagination to create stories and games with her and are motivated to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well settled in their environment and can confidently choose items to play with based on their interests. The childminder encourages children to explore the large outdoor area to develop their physical skills and healthy lifestyles. In addition, they go for daily walks and spend time experiencing nature in the local woodland areas and parks. Children have lots of opportunities to socialise and gain awareness of the different people around them. They show respect and value each other. The childminder models good manners and praises children's good behaviour. Children are kind and caring towards each other and understand how to cooperate during play. They develop an awareness of how to care for living things, talking about how to care for the pets they have in the setting and comparing this to caring for pets at home. In addition, children show they can care for themselves and others by using tissues to wipe an action figures

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop their language and Literacy skills as they regularly enjoy listening and joining in with stories. Younger children handle books with confidence and learn new vocabulary as they copy words modelled by the childminder. Children show positive attitudes towards learning and they gain the key skills required for the future, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500343 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10077138 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 3 - 3 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She works with another childminder from her co- childminder's premises in Ilkley. There are also a number of registered assistants. The childminder operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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