Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date 10 April 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 provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for children to grow and learn. Children are confident and settle quickly. The childminder is a very good role model. She provides very regular praise and encouragement that help to promote children's self-esteem. Children behave well. n Children are imaginative. The childminder encourages children to mix various coloured paints. Children print and make various patterns. Young children explore sensory bottles with fascination. This helps to promote children's exploratory skills. n Parents are very complimentary about the care the childminder provides for their children. They state, 'Since my child has been going to the childminder's, he has made progress in all areas.' The childminder provides parents with regular updates regarding children's learning and encourages parents to continue their learning at home. n Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning. They demonstrate a good

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This provision is good

understanding of simple mathematical language. Children learn to count and make comparisons between different sizes. n The childminder does not precisely target professional development opportunities on enhancing her existing skills and knowledge. n The childminder does not fully extend children's opportunities to develop their self-care skills to the highest level.

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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 refine professional development opportunities to help astutely target existing skills and knowledge n promote even further children's opportunities to build on their self-care skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of local safeguarding procedures and wider safeguarding issues. She has detailed procedures in place that she shares with parents when children first start at the setting. The childminder is aware of the possible indicators of abuse and demonstrates a good understanding of the procedure to follow in the event of a concern about the welfare of a child. She works collaboratively with other early years providers and schools where children attend. This helps to provide a continued approach to children's learning. The childminder gathers the views of others to help her identify areas of emerging weakness in her provision. This helps her to maintain good-quality teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She demonstrates a very good understanding of children's interests and incorporates this into planned activities. Children have access to a very wide range of stimulating resources. They make regular independent choices in their play. Children excitedly look at photographs of previous learning and talk to the childminder about what they can remember. The childminder takes children on regular outings, including to places of interest and trips to the park. Children have excellent opportunities to use their home language during play. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop an awareness of other cultures and traditions from around the world as well as their own. Children form good friendships and show kindness towards others. For example, older children show young children how to share and take turns.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a strong emphasis on promoting children's safety and welfare. She completes regular risk assessments and provides a very safe and secure environment for children. The childminder supervises children well and provides encouragement for children to take appropriate risks in their play. This helps children to find out what they can do. Children are provided with healthy options during mealtimes. The childminder talks to children about the importance of following good hygiene practices. Children have very good opportunities to develop their physical skills. Babies and young children learn to take their first steps and older children run and jump when catching bubbles in the outdoor area.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good literacy skills. They talk to the childminder about different marks they make as they paint and draw. Children use toy vehicles and animals and participate in imaginary play. This helps to promote children's creative skills. Children make good progress from what they know and can already do when they first start at the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536729 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10079876 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bradford, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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