Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 1 December 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 Children have formed close attachments with the childminder. They are happy and settled in her care. These positive relationships help to promote children's emotional well-being successfully. n Children are keen to join in activities and make good progress during their time in the setting. For example, they enjoy painting with a variety of colours. They show good concentration and make different marks using brushes and their fingers. n The childminder has worked on the previous recommendation for improvement from her last inspection. Children delight at singing songs and rhymes, carefully copying the childminder's actions. This helps to strengthen children's listening, attention and speaking skills well. n Children behaviour is very good. They play cooperatively together and listen carefully to the childminder. She consistently praises them and celebrates their achievements. n The childminder fosters children's independence well. For example, they help to

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This provision is good

measure and mix the ingredients together to make a cheese crepe for lunch. This also helps to develop children's physical skills effectively. n The childminder has built good relationships with the teachers at the local school. They regularly share key information about the children. This helps to promote strong continuity in care and learning for children. n The childminder does not gather enough detailed information from parents about children's skills, knowledge and development when they first start at the setting to help inform a precise assessment of their initial capabilities. n The childminder does not target professional development opportunities precisely enough, to raise the quality of teaching and learning to an even higher level.

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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 gather more detailed information from parents when children first start at the setting to help inform an even more precise initial assessment of children's skills, knowledge and development n focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development, to help raise the quality of teaching and learning 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 quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder and had discussions at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, such as children's observations and assessments, training records and a sample of policies and procedures. The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account their views. n The inspector took account of some parents' written feedback received for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed child protection training and can identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She understands who to share her concerns with and has clear procedures in place to follow. She checks the environment and minimises risk to help to keep children safe from harm. The childminder evaluates the overall effectiveness of her setting and encourages parents to share their views. For example, she uses a quality audit to reflect on the setting and identify areas to improve further. Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They comment, that the childminder significantly contributes to children's development in terms of learning and social skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that help to support what children need to learn next. For example, she asks children to identify different colours and numerals and post rings onto a wooden holder. The childminder then asks children to count how many rings are on each branch. This helps to promote children's mathematical development effectively. The childminder intervenes in children's play sensitively. One example of this is being the 'chef' as children pretend to make 'cake' and 'soup' in the play kitchen. She models ideas and asks questions to help to develop their understanding, such as using the oven glove as it is 'too hot'. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their child's development. For example, she monitors the progress that children make and shares observations via an online system. The childminder also supports older children with their homework, such as reading and spellings when required.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from an excellent outdoor area where they enjoy exploring mud, sand and water. Older children spend time in the 'creative shed' where they make their own creations from beads and craft materials. The childminder ensures she meets children's care needs well, for example, she regularly reminds children to go to the toilet and wash their hands thoroughly. Children readily go to the childminder for a cuddle and they smile and laugh as she interacts with them. Children benefit from a variety of outings, such as regular visits to playgroups and a trip to the library to choose their own books. This helps to develop children's understanding of the wider world and local community effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are achieving in line with expectations for their age. They are confident and inquisitive. They develop vital social and communication skills, for example, they enjoy playing board games as a group. They enjoy being creative, such as making their own 'faces' out of wooden rings on the floor. Children spend long periods reading stories to themselves and each other. They learn about shape, measure and number through their daily activities and routines. This helps children to develop key skills in readiness for school and in preparation for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380618 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10069130 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 23 Date of previous inspection 1 December 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Wilsden, near Bradford. She operates all year round, Monday to Thursday 6.30am to 6pm and Friday 6.30am to 9am, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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