Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date 26 February 2019 Previous inspection date 24 September 2018

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to the professional development of herself and her assistant. She has accessed training to benefit her work with the children and has a training plan in place to identify future training needs. n The childminder works in partnership with parents by providing a partnership booklet, detailing their child's day and encouraging the sharing of information. n The childminder obtains information about children's starting points in learning and shares information with parents about their child's ongoing development. n The childminder assesses children's development through observations and the monitoring of their progress. She has a good understanding of identifying children's next steps in learning and understands how to link activities to children's interests. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles. Children have the opportunity to play outdoors and access local parks. The childminder prepares

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a range of healthy and balanced meals. n The childminder prepares children for school by promoting their independence and self- care skills. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the signs of abuse and knows who to contact if she has any concerns. She has updated her training and has a secure awareness of the wider aspects of safeguarding children.

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There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities n The inspector looked at areas of the premises where childcare is provided and viewed the resources available for children. n The inspector discussed the childminder's professional development and checked training certificates. n The inspector discussed the childminder's awareness and understanding of safeguarding. n The inspector discussed the learning and development requirements with the

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childminder. n The inspector looked at and discussed relevant documentation, including a sample of policies and procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501071 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10080854 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2018

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bradford. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works alongside another registered childminder and an assistant.

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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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