Childminder EY332780

Inspection date 14 November 2018 Previous inspection date 8 September 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 The childminder works effectively in partnership with other settings that children attend. They share important information with each other about children's learning and development and work collaboratively to help children to progress well. n Parents comment on how much they appreciate the care and support provided by the childminder. They praise the daily communication and photographs of their children enjoying activities and say how pleased they are with their children's progress. n The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She gets to know children well and provides a relaxed approach to learning. She plans interesting activities and introduces new ideas and experiences that excite and engage children well. n The childminder's caring and nurturing approach helps children to develop a very close bond with her. She is attentive to their needs, meaning children are happy and emotionally secure in their surroundings.

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The provision is good

n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She is an excellent role model and teaches children to be polite and use good manners. Children happily share resources with their friends. They are kind and polite to others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Staff working with younger children do not promote children's independent self-care skills as well as possible. n Information gained from parents when children first start does not always provide the childminder with the detailed information she requires, to help her to plan precisely for children's future learning.

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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 offer better opportunities for younger children to become more independent in their self- care skills n provide greater opportunities for parents to share more detailed information about children's capabilities on entry.

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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 indoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures with her. The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, assistants and household members. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced. She updates her knowledge through online research and regularly meets with other practitioners to share good practice and new ideas. She continuously reflects on her provision and seeks ways to develop it further. She identifies future improvements she would like to make, which are focused on improving children's experiences in the setting. The childminder knows how to identify that a child may be at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to follow to help to keep children safe and secure. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that her assistants understand the setting's policies. She ensures they rigorously implement them throughout the day and supervises their practice effectively. Policies and information about how the setting is run are shared with parents, which provides them with the reassurance that their children are well cared for and safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder creates an environment, which is rich in number and language. Children competently count objects at every opportunity. They are vocal and regularly engage in conversations about their families and trips out. For example, they talk about visiting the childminder's horses and how they care for them. The childminder gets down to children's level and joins in their play with enthusiasm and interest. She talks to children about what they are doing and responds positively to emerging words. Children play imaginatively. They take on simple roles and play cooperatively with each other, such as pretending to be princesses and super heroes. She introduces mathematical language and concepts well. For example, she encourages children to identify shapes in the environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a secure environment where children understand her clear expectations. Children know the well-established routines and happily tidy away toys before snack. The childminder constantly provides praise and encouragement to help children to recognise their achievement and boost their self-confidence. Children develop good social skills and have the opportunity to play in larger groups. For example, they regularly attend the local community playgroup. Children's good health is promoted well. They enjoy time in the childminder's garden and have plenty of opportunities to be physically active, for instance, they go on walks in the nearby woods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points. They are busy and active learners. Children communicate well and convey their needs and preferences effectively. Children enjoy stories, show they understand how to use books and that print carries meaning. The childminder prepares children well for their future education, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332780 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10069122 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 8 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Cullingworth, close to Bradford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family 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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