Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date 12 December 2018 Previous inspection date 23 March 2015

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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 engages in a wide range of professional development activities that help to strengthen and extend her good teaching skills. For example, she has attended a training course recently that has helped her to develop a greater understanding of how to prepare children for school. n The childminder supports children to count in sequence. She helps them to identify complex shapes and order objects by size. Children count spontaneously as they play and enjoy using shapes to make patterns and arrangements. n The childminder has a gentle and compassionate nature. She gets to know children well and is responsive to their needs. Children are relaxed and self-assured. They confidently explore the well-resourced environment and invite the childminder to join in with their play. n Children are well supported in their development and gain many key skills in readiness for their eventual moves to school. For example, children are strong communicators,

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This provision is good

who articulately express their thoughts and ideas. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's imaginative play even further as they engage in self-chosen activities. n Sometimes, the childminder does not provide children with the best opportunities to solve simple problems for themselves.

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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 help children to build on their good imaginative skills even further n provide greater opportunities for children to overcome challenges and solve problems independently.

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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 purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household, a sample of policies and other relevant documentation. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, talked to the children and took account of parents' written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder uses self-evaluation well to plan relevant improvements and maintain high standards of care and education for all children. She meets with other childminders regularly to share ideas and stay abreast of legislative changes and current good practice guidance. Recently, the childminder has developed her planning systems to focus more sharply on responding to children's interests. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is alert to the possible signs of abuse and knows what action to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She successfully identifies and minimises any potential hazards in her home to ensure that her premises are safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses assessment well to monitor children's progress and plan activities that help them to build on their existing skills. She works well with parents, exchanging information about children's achievements and promoting consistency of care. The childminder extends children's language and communication skills well. For example, she engages children in conversations about the illustrations in books and encourages them to anticipate what might happen next. Children identify key characters in the story and enjoy playing with props. They demonstrate good physical and concentration skills as they thread intricate beads onto laces. The childminder is supportive and helps them to identify colours, talk about their creations and name shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. They listen to the childminder and clearly enjoy her warm interactions. The childminder supports children to use good manners. She continually praises children for their efforts and achievement, which helps to boost their confidence and self-motivation well. Children are helpful and tidy away activities when they have finished with them. The childminder ensures that children play outdoors daily. She takes children to local attractions and toddler groups, where they mix with other children and develop good social skills. Parents' feedback is very positive. They say that children are well cared for in the nurturing and family-oriented environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress towards the early learning goals. They show enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn. Children are interested in technology and competently press buttons to operate programmable toys. They are independent in their personal care and thoroughly wash their hands after using the bathroom. Children use mathematical language, recite number names in order and recognise some numerals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380128 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10070939 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 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 23 March 2015

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The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Guiseley, Leeds. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm from 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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