Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date 7 November 2018 Previous inspection date 30 September 2014

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

n The childminder and her assistant have not taken steps to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. As a result, they are not familiar with some wider safeguarding issues. For example, although they are aware of the 'Prevent' duty guidance, they have not ensured that they fully understand the relevant requirements and their responsibilities in relation to these. n The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively enough to identify and address areas of weaker practice to improve outcomes for children. n Although the childminder makes some accurate assessments of children's development, she does not focus on their next steps for learning precisely to help them make the best possible progress.

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It has the following strengths

n Children show that they feel settled and secure in the care of the childminder and her assistant. They are independent and know routines. For example, they know to take off their shoes when they come in from outdoors and they help their friends to do the same. n The childminder and her assistant regularly praise and encourage children. They provide children with positive role models, which motivates them to learn and contributes towards children's good behaviour. n The childminder and her assistant interact well with children during play to support their learning. Children have many opportunities to engage in activities that interest them. Overall, they make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder develops positive partnerships with parents. This promotes continuity of care and learning for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date undertake appropriate professional development to ensure that a secure understanding of all legal requirements is maintained, including the guidance for 'Prevent' duty. 23/11/2018

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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 use self-evaluation effectively to identify and address areas of weaker practice, to improve outcomes for children n make the best use of accurate assessments to plan more specific and targeted next steps for children's individual learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed its impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability checks carried out on adults living and working at the address. n The inspector observed children at play and jointly evaluated their learning with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childcare.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder and her assistant have not maintained an appropriate understanding of all current legislation. Their knowledge of how to identify and protect children at risk from extreme views and radicalisation is not strong. However, they understand their responsibilities to keep children safe. They know how to recognise the signs and symptoms that may alert them to any welfare concerns and how to report them. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Partnerships with other professionals involved with the children are effective. The childminder shares information with them that helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder promotes children's language development well. She talks to children as they play and asks questions that encourage them to think and share their ideas. Children learn about numbers. They count the pretend biscuits they have made with the play dough and discuss their shape. The childminder generally uses her observations to identify what children need to learn next. However, she does not use this information as effectively as she could during planned activities, to help accelerate children's learning and build on what they already know. The childminder supports children's emerging literacy skills effectively. For example, younger children enjoy making marks with a variety of media, including, glue, pens and crayons. Children of all ages thoroughly enjoy singing songs and rhymes with the childminder and her assistant. The children enjoy regular visits within the community,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

such as a recent trip on the Worth Valley Railway, which supports their understanding of the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder's weak knowledge of wider safeguarding issues has the potential to compromise her ability to promote children's well-being fully. However, the childminder and her assistant are warm and caring in nature and children demonstrate that they feel safe and are happy in their care. The childminder effectively supports the good health of the children. For example, she talks to them about the importance of drinking water when they are thirsty and eating vegetables to help them to develop strong bodies. Children learn to share and take turns, and their behaviour is good. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise, helping to promote their physical health and well-being. The childminder supports them to develop social skills, confidence and independence in preparation for starting school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They play cooperatively and are happy and confident. Children develop good literacy skills that help to prepare them for future learning. Young children develop a love of books and older children learn about letters and the sounds they represent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302314 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10069108 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 0 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 30 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in the village of Oxenhope, near Keighley. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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