Childminder EY500719

Inspection date 16 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 Parents are happy with the level of care their children receive. They particularly like the homely and safe environment the childminder has created for the children. n The childminder extends children's language through her positive teaching. For example, she provides ongoing narration, asks open questions, suggests new words and provides sufficient time for children to think and respond. n The childminder is warm and nurturing. She provides children with reassurance, encouragement and praise as they play. Children are emotionally secure, confident and comfortable in the childminder's company. n Children's behaviour is good in relation to their age. The childminder acts as a positive role model. She successfully encourages children to share, take turns and understand the feelings of others from a young age. Children behave well. n The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about children's

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This provision is good

skills and achievements when they first start to attend, to promote targeted teaching right from the beginning. n The childminder has not yet fully embedded the observation and assessment procedures, to help children 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 extend partnerships with parents and support them more effectively to share what they know about children's abilities, when they first start attending n strengthen observation and planning procedures even further, to support children to make even better progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documents, including a sample of policies and procedures, and checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. n The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents prior to the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated it with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and other issues that may affect children in her care. The childminder has a good understanding of how to manage potential risks. She supports children through their daily routines and activities to learn how to keep themselves safe. Overall, the childminder reflects upon her practice and the activities that she provides, and requests feedback from parents. She regularly reviews policies and procedures and makes certain she keeps abreast of changes in legislation. She makes changes as appropriate.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children freely access a wide range of toys. The childminder supports children's decision- making skills effectively. She gets down to their level and joins in with their play experiences. Opportunities for children's early mathematical development are plentiful. Concepts of size, shape and space are skilfully woven into activities; for instance, children enjoy making towers and bridges with different sized blocks. The childminder embraces the opportunities to engage in community activities to help to provide children with a diverse range of experiences. For example, children share stories from their recent visits to the park and woodlands and recall what they have learnt. The childminder uses topical events to help promote children's understanding and acceptance of different customs. For instance, she teaches children about different cultural celebrations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are motivated to get involved in activities and the childminder uses her voice and gestures very well to capture the attention of younger children. The childminder is sensitive to children's individual needs. For example, children benefit from having a flexible routine to support individual needs for sleep and rest, and fetch their own blankets in readiness for a nap. Children independently follow good hygiene routines and eat healthily. Children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks provided by the childminder throughout the day. Mealtimes are a highly social occasion. Children learn to use good manners from an early age as they thank the childminder for their meal.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their starting points. They happily explore the environment and make choices in their play. Children particularly like to look at books. They turn pages, lift flaps and 'read' a story. This contributes to their early reading skills. Children confidently engage with visitors. They develop into self-assured, keen learners who are well prepared for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500719 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10080141 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Thornton, near Bradford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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