Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date 14 November 2018 Previous inspection date 7 July 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 Children are happy and settled. They have a good relationship with the childminder, who provides a warm and welcoming environment where children are nurtured and valued. n The childminder plans interesting activities which help to keep children engaged and focused in their learning. For example, children thoroughly enjoy role play, singing nursery rhymes and recalling key themes from a story about a teddy bears picnic. This helps to develop children's literacy and communication skills well. n The childminder monitors children's learning and development particularly well. She records detailed observations and carefully monitors the progress they make. Children are well prepared for their next stages of learning. n The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to identify and make improvements to her practice and provision. She carefully considers the feedback she receives from other professionals and uses this to evaluate the quality of her setting. This helps to

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The provision is good

maintain the good-quality service she provides. n The childminder has implemented high-quality improvements to the outdoor play area to enrich opportunities for children's learning outdoors. Children have access to climbing frames and push-along bicycles. They develop their early reading skills as they begin to recognise signs and words, such as 'rough or smooth', and use their senses to find objects in the garden with textures that match the description.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to consider and respond to instructions they are given and questions they are asked.

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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 allow children more time to process and follow instructions and to think and respond to questions before they are given the answers.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had discussions with parents and children during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's premises. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. She viewed evidence of suitability checks for all those who live and work on the premises aged 16 years and over. n The inspector reviewed policies, procedures and other records regarding health and safety. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge and understanding of issues which may affect a child's welfare up to date. She regularly attends safeguarding and child protection training courses to ensure her policies and procedures meet current requirements. She has clear procedures to ensure any concerns about a child's welfare are swiftly identified and reported to the necessary agencies. The childminder considers children's safety very well. She implements effective risk assessments to help minimise risks to children. The childminder works collaboratively with other professionals to ensure children receive the individual support they need. For example, she works effectively with other settings children attend to share key information.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly provides parents with key information about their child's learning and her assessments. She seeks feedback from parents about what children are learning at home. Together, they consider children's next step learning targets. The childminder incorporates these well into her provision and activity plans. For example, children develop their dexterity as they use paintbrushes to make marks and recreate pictures of famous bears. Children develop their mathematical understanding as they name shapes and count how many pom-poms they have used. The childminder supports children's emerging interest in the emergency services, discussing the important role of doctors and nurses in helping people who are unwell. This helps children to develop an understanding of the different jobs people have in our communities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are learning to cooperate and take turns with resources they use during play. For example, they learn to take part in group activities and share resources during creative crafts. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides a consistent approach to managing behaviour which helps children to understand that their actions have an impact on other people. The childminder supports children's independence well through the well-established daily routines. Younger children help to dress themselves as they prepare for outdoor play. Older children manage care routines independently as they wash their hands in preparation for mealtimes. Children learn how to keep themselves healthy as they discuss the benefits that fruit and vegetables have on their bodies.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well in their learning. They are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They attend local playgroups, helping them to gain good social skills. Children thoroughly enjoy retelling stories they have been reading with the childminder. They attentively feed the teddy bears at their picnic and engage in role play as they, for example, prepare cups of tea and count the sugar cubes. Children are motivated and imaginative learners. They develop the key skills they need in readiness for their next stages of learning and future move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407605 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10069135 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 7 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the Sandbeds area of Keighley in West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family and bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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