Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date 22 November 2018 Previous inspection date 21 October 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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This provision is good

n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder has a good relationship with children and their families. She gathers key information about a child when they first start at the setting. Children settle rapidly as the childminder uses this information to plan a familiar environment where children feel safe and secure. n The childminder carefully monitors children's learning and the progress they make. She shares key information with parents and seeks their views on what they would like their child to learn next. This helps to consistently support children's learning at home and at the childminder's setting. n Children benefit from the outings they attend in the local and wider community. They develop a strong sense of themselves as they attend local playgroups. Children explore in the local woodlands and build fires to toast marshmallows. Children are confident and sociable learners. n Children thoroughly enjoy the activities and provision the childminder and her co-

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This provision is good

childminder expertly plan for them. Children are engaged and focused in their 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 allow children consistently enough time to consider and respond to the questions they are asked n make better use of opportunities for children to independently select resources and use these in their play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and co-childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of all areas of the premises children access. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector reviewed child protection policies and procedures and other records regarding health and safety. She reviewed suitability checks for all those who live and work on the premises aged 16 years and over.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder and her co-childminder have implemented effective safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. The childminder has recently attended safeguarding training to ensure she is aware of current issues which may affect children. The childminder knows what action to take should she have a concern about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. Since her last inspection, the childminder has focused on providing further opportunities to develop children's early reading skills. The childminder and her co-childminder have completed their own research and worked closely with their local authority adviser and the local school children attend. They have used the feedback they received to implement improvement plans effectively to the indoor and outdoor learning environments.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her co-childminder use an online system to carefully monitor the progress children are making. They use this to identify any gaps in children's learning and swiftly implement effective strategies to support children's development. This helps to ensure children receive the individual support they need. The childminder plans interesting activities which help to maintain children's focus and attention. For example, children develop their early writing skills as they begin to ascribe meaning to the marks they make. Younger children recognise the shapes they draw, such as circles and lines. Older children sound out letters and sounds in their names. Children develop their communication skills as they eagerly sing nursery rhymes and follow actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is as good role model for children with her sensitive, kind and caring approach. Children are considerate towards one another. They share and take turns with resources they use in their play. Children use different modes of transport, such as buses, trains and walking to explore their local and wider communities. Children develop a strong sense of themselves as they regularly attend outings to playgroups, museums and soft-play centres. These help children to learn about the differences between themselves and other people in the wider community. Children learn how to keep themselves healthy from a young age. They take regular exercise and walks in the local parks and woodlands. The childminder works well with parents to promote healthy food options for children's lunchboxes. The childminder prepares healthy snacks and water for children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good rates of progress from their starting points and are well prepared for their next stages of learning and eventual move to school. Children thoroughly enjoy sharing stories with the childminder and their friends. They develop their early reading skills as they anticipate what might happen next during stories. Children develop their mathematical skills as they count 10 pieces of food that the hungry caterpillar consumes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392535 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10069131 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 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection 21 October 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009. She works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder, in the Eccleshill area of Bradford, West Yorkshire. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. She 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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