Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date 26 November 2018 Previous inspection date 25 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The partnerships with parents and other early years providers are good and information is consistently shared to ensure continuity for children with regard to their care needs, interests and abilities. n The childminder evaluates the service she provides to identify any areas for development. These reflections help her to drive improvements and to focus on meeting children's needs. n Children display good levels of confidence and motivation to join in. They clearly enjoy the activities on offer, which are fun and based around their current interests and enthusiasms. n The childminder encourages and supports children's early reading and writing skills. She is on hand to give praise for their efforts as they write their name on their own art work. n The childminder finds out important information from parents about children's individual needs. She uses this to ensure that the care she provides is tailored to

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This provision is good

support each child well. n The childminder recognises the importance of keeping children safe. She completes daily risk assessments on the environment to help ensure they can play safely. n The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment with a good range of toys and resources that is presented at children's height. This helps to give children freedom to make choices about their own play. n The childminder does not specifically focus on her continued development to help enhance her knowledge and skills even further.

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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 ensure Ofsted are provided with the necessary information to enable them to carry out suitability checks for anyone aged 16 years living on the premises. 10/12/2018

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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 focus professional development more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the activities and the childminder's interactions with children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the home. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and the children. She accompanied the childminder on the school run. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided at inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to identify possible signs of abuse and neglect. She knows the procedure to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare and is aware of the wider safeguarding issues. The premises are well maintained, safe and secure. Although the childminder has informed Ofsted of all persons living on the premises, she has not ensured that the information needed to carry out checks has been provided. However, this has minimal impact on children as the person is not present when minded children are being cared for. The childminder ensures that she keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid. Frequent discussions and feedback from parents allow opportunities for the childminder to reflect on practice and make continuous improvements. Parents have given complimentary feedback to the childminder. They are

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

happy with the care and the range of activities that she provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers relevant information from parents before the children start attending. This includes information about children's preferences, likes and dislikes. She uses this information well to plan activities and games that children enjoy. The childminder also provides a good range of activities, which complements children's learning at school. For example, children are keen to have a go at reading simple words and writing their name on their work. Children enjoy imaginative and creative activities, such as playing with small-world characters and creating Christmas themed pictures using glitter. The childminder interacts with children positively and involves herself in their play. She talks to children and encourages them to share their thoughts and ideas helping to build their confidence and their use of descriptive language. For example, they describe the glitter as being 'shiny' and 'bumpy'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children can relax, play and have fun at the end of the school day. Children confidently move around the childminder's home and have easy access to all the toys. Interactions between the childminder, children and family members are friendly and caring. Children behave well. The childminder constantly boosts children's self-esteem through praise for their efforts and achievements. Children are supported to be polite and to share and take turns. Children are helped to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. They follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before snack. The childminder provides them with a good choice of nutritious and well-balanced snacks and meals. Children are physically active every day. For example, they play in the childminder's garden and the local park where they can use larger equipment to practice skills, such as climbing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471084 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10069147 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 25 July 2014

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The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Wyke, Bradford. She cares for children all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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