Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date 5 December 2018 Previous inspection date 22 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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This provision is good

n The childminder understands her responsibility to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and how to safeguard children. She knows the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and what to do should she have concerns regarding a child's welfare. n The childminder forms positive relationships with parents. She shares information with them regularly. The childminder keeps parents up to date about their child's progress and offers ideas and suggestions to support their child's continued learning at home. Parents are positive about the care their children receive. n Children enjoy a variety of visits to local attractions such as the farm shop and toddler groups where they meet with other childminders and children. This provides children with opportunities to socialise in larger groups and form new friendships. n Children are very happy. They settle well and enjoy spending time with the childminder.

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This provision is good

She has a good understanding of children's individual care needs. The childminder provides kind and sensitive support for them which helps to support their emotional well-being. n The childminder manages children's behaviour well. The childminder is a good role model and provides clear and sensitive guidance. Children are learning from the start about the childminder's expectations for their behaviour and why it is important. n On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to challenge younger children fully in activities and routines to support their ongoing development. n The childminder does not use information gained from her assessments of children's learning consistently, to help her to plan precisely for what they need to learn next and to help them make the best possible progress.

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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 review the planning of mixed-age group activities and organise effectively, so that the youngest children are fully engaged and challenged in their learning n extend the use of assessments further to help identify more precisely what children need to learn next.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure that her home is safe and takes effective action to minimise any hazards. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas, to improve teaching and reflect on her practice. She uses feedback from parents and the local authority to help her to develop her service even further. The childminder builds useful partnerships with other professionals, such as with staff at the local pre-school and school, to help promote continuity in children's learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder arranges the learning environment well and creates spaces for children to explore their learning independently. The childminder engages well with children. She plans activities that stimulate and motivate them to learn. Children are excited and eager to join in with the activities and the play materials that are available to them. Children quickly engage with role-play resources to support the development of their imaginative skills. Children acquire good mathematical skills. The childminder encourages children to count for different purposes, including counting the pieces of fruit they have at snack time. The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well and uses every opportunity to extend their vocabulary. For example, the childminder asks questions about what children can see and are doing. She encourages children to 'have a go' and praises them for their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder positively promotes children's physical and emotional well-being. Children visit with their parents before their placement begins. The warm welcome they all receive reassures parents, and children quickly adjust to their new environment. Children show their understanding of good hygiene practices, such as when washing their hands before mealtimes. The childminder responds to their needs appropriately, providing them with drinks, food and rest to support their well-being. Children learn about healthy lifestyles, for instance they visit the farm shop and choose vegetables which they use to make a healthy soup. The childminder displays their artwork and photographs from home, giving children a strong sense of belonging in the home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They demonstrate good levels of confidence in their abilities and pride in their achievements. They are developing good independence skills that prepare them well for their future move on to school. For example, they are becoming confident in taking off their own shoes and coats.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374284 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10069128 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 22 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Clayton, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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