Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date 15 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 has a good knowledge of children's interests and preferences. She plans a variety of interesting and stimulating activities that children choose to participate in. Children show enjoyment in their learning and have high levels of concentration. n Children make good progress across all areas of their learning. The childminder understands how to prepare older children to start school and models language effectively for young children to develop their communication skills. n Children have developed secure bonds with the childminder and show they feel safe in her care. The childminder provides a nurturing environment and she provides regular praise to develop children's self-confidence. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being. n The childminder encourages parents to be involved in their children's learning. She gathers information about children's starting points in learning and shares ongoing

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This provision is good

progress assessments. This helps to promote continuity. n The childminder has built partnerships with other professionals to share good practice and access further training to develop her skills. She is committed to providing good standards of care and learning for children. n On occasion, the childminder does not provide children with clear messages about the importance of healthy lifestyles and misses opportunities to encourage children to take an active part in their own self-care, such as handwashing before eating. n The childminder has not fully developed ways to evaluate her provision. She has not gathered feedback from parents to help her drive forward improvements.

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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 learn about the importance of making healthy food choices and further develop their self-care skills n reflect on the overall effectiveness of the provision and extend opportunities for parents to contribute their feedback to drive forward continual improvements.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder. n The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder effectively monitors the progress children make using regular and precise assessments of their learning. This helps her to identify any potential areas of slower progress. She knows how to make referrals for further support to close gaps if this is needed. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended a child protection training course. This has had a positive impact on her knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has robust procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare and is confident to identify vulnerable children and their families. The childminder has high expectations of her own practice and of the children who attend. She has a thorough understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements and promotes good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes good-quality observations of children's learning and play. She uses the information effectively to help her plan for the next steps in their development through exciting activities. For example, young children show exceptional levels of interest and concentration as they explore oats with different utensils. The childminder uses mathematical language with them and models actions as they enjoy filling and emptying containers. This helps them to develop their understanding of different concepts and explore sensory resources. Children develop very good social skills and seek out others to join in with their play. The childminder uses support and praise to help them to share and take turns. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings children attend, such as school. She knows how to share information about children's learning to promote continuity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has effective procedures to follow to help her get to know children before they start. She gathers information from parents about children's routines and interests and people who are special to them. This helps her to promote inclusion and meet children's individual needs. Parents leave very positive feedback about the care their children receive and note how their children have made 'tremendous progress', particularly with their social skills. The childminder is a very good role model for children and managers their behaviour positively. Children are kind and caring towards each other and regularly show they are happy through smiling and laughing. This creates a calm and cheerful atmosphere. The childminder regularly takes children out for a walk in the fresh air and helps them to develop their physical skills. She provides nutritious meals and snacks and ensures children have plenty to drink.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and are working at the stages typically expected for their age. They are keen, motivated learners and show confidence in their own ability. Young children show enjoyment in listening to stories and interacting with others. They are willing to try new activities and persevere to develop their skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538977 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10080162 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Addingham, West Yorkshire. She operates term time only, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education places 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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