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 meticulously monitors children's development. She completes clear observations and assessments of a child during play and uses this information to track their progress. The childminder swiftly identifies and addresses any gaps in a child's development and carefully plans next-step learning targets to help close these quickly. Children are making good rates of progress. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder engages in two-way open communication with parents, sharing information to promote consistency of children's learning, both in the setting and at home. n Children build strong relationship with the childminder and use her as a secure base for reassurance during play. The childminder makes good use of settling-in arrangements. She collects information about a child's interests, likes, and daily care routines to ensure these are met. Children are happy, relaxed and settle quickly.

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This provision is good

n The childminder knows the children she cares for very well. She plans stimulating play opportunities and includes children's interests, which helps to promote their individual learning needs and personalities well. Children are engaged and focussed during play. n The childminder does not fully foster children's independence, for example, during care routines and at mealtimes. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. However, she does not use this to sharply focus on identifying training opportunities in order to help raise the quality of teaching and children's attainment to the highest levels.

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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 enhance children's learning opportunities and better promote their independence, for example, during care routines and at mealtimes n extend current methods used to evaluate practice and focus more precisely on identifying training and professional development plans, to help raise the quality of teaching and children's attainment to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector completed a tour of the premises with the childminder. n The inspector had discussions with children and considered their views during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and considered the childminder's evaluation of an activity. n The inspector reviewed policies, procedures and other records regarding health and safety. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection. She reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a detailed written safeguarding policy and reviews this in accordance with the Local Safeguarding Children's Board. She completes her own research online and attends regular training to help keep up to date with current issues that may affect a child. The childminder understands how to identify and report concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes thorough risk assessment of her premises before children arrive at the setting. This helps her to identify and minimise any hazardous risks to children's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder focuses on developing children's communication and language skills. She uses excellent questioning skills and allows children the time to think and respond to the questions they are asked. For instance, the childminder encourages children to group and categorise foods they use during role play. She encourages children to problem solve and develop their mathematical skills as she supports them to count the total number of food items in each group. The childminder challenges older children and helps them to build on their critical thinking skills well. For example, she removes one food item from each group and and prompts children to consider if the total number changes. Children confidently count the food items in each group and recognise the total number changes if you add or take one item away. Children thoroughly enjoy singing nursery rhymes during play. They have access to a large selection of story books which they enjoy

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are provided with ample opportunities to develop their physical skills and play outdoors. They visit local parks and take the childminder's dog on walks. Children develop good social skills as they attend weekly play groups and make friends with new people they meet at the group. This helps children develop a good understanding of their wider community and the differences between people. The childminder prepares healthy meals for children and encourages them to consider where food comes from and how it is grown. Children help to complete the weekly food shopping. They take a list and help to find and count various food items. Children talk about different foods that are good for us and those we should eat in moderation. This helps children to develop healthy eating habits from an early stage.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and confident learners. They concentrate and persevere with the tasks they set out to complete. Children delight in the praise they receive for their achievements. They demonstrate high levels of self-esteem and are willing to have a go and try things for themselves. Younger children develop good mark-making skills using wax crayons to make different marks on paper. Older children develop good hand dexterity and motor skills. For example, they use crayons to colour in posters of bunnies and chickens. Children make good levels of progress and are well prepared for their next stages of learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542923 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10090372 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder offers early education funded 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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Registers

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