Whitaker, Diane

Inspection date 10 June 2019 Previous inspection date 17 December 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 is highly experienced. She places a clear focus on making the most of any professional development opportunities. This helps further increase her skills and knowledge and improve the outcomes for children. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder gathers information from parents to help identify children's starting points. She keeps parents informed of their children's progress and shares ideas with them so that they can support their children's learning further at home. n The childminder has a good knowledge of each child and their stage of development. She uses her observations and children's interests to plan exciting activities that engage and encourage children's curiosity. As a result, children have fun and make good progress. n Children's behaviour is very good. Young children learn to share and take turns, while four-year-olds are polite and caring towards the younger children. For example, they

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This provision is good

offer toddlers age-appropriate books to look at. n Children develop their independence skills very well. They make choices about what they want to play with and attend to their self-care needs. This boosts their self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder does not always use opportunities that arise to enrich children's number skills.

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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 provide a rich range of experiences to extend children's learning even further in exploring numbers.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder and the activities available. The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the home. n The inspector reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took the views of parents into account.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder uses self-reflection effectively to drive improvements in her setting. She takes into consideration the views of parents and children when considering areas for development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the signs that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm and knows who to contact should she have any concerns. She carries out daily checks to ensure her home is clean, safe and suitable. Parents report that they are extremely happy with the service the childminder provides. They say that their children develop confidence and independence and are prepared well for school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning well. She talks with them about what she and they are doing to help them link words to actions. The childminder models how to think through problems well as she talks about the best containers to use for the painting activity. This supports children's problem-solving skills. Children explore what happens when different paint colours are mixed together and use this paint to create their dinosaurs. The childminder adapts the activities well to meet the differing needs of the children. As a result, all children are engaged well. Children explore life cycles and changes over time as they observe how caterpillars change into butterflies and how seeds grow into plants.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment that successfully contributes to children's well-being. She ensures younger children establish positive relationships and secure attachments. The childminder also supports children in their move on to school. She reads books with them about changes in their lives and introduces aspects of school life through discussions, activities and visits. Children develop a good understanding of a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy healthy snacks and are reminded to drink their water regularly to keep themselves hydrated. Children have good opportunities to play outdoors where they play physically and investigate the sand, water and mud kitchen. Children learn how to stay safe when the childminder reminds them how to use equipment safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills, knowledge and confidence that prepares them well to start school. Children enjoy books from a young age and frequently access them from the book shelf. They love joining in with their favourite stories and fill in gaps in sentences when prompted by the childminder. Toddlers wait patiently to lift the flaps on pages and show surprise. Children develop their vocabulary well. They learn new words, such as 'extinct', as they explore dinosaurs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302587 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10071482 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 17 December 2015

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The childminder registered in 1989. She lives in Shipley, West Yorkshire. She operates term time only, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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