Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date 26 June 2019 Previous inspection date 14 February 2019

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 has worked relentlessly since her previous inspection to address the actions raised. She is committed to building on her practice to offer good-quality learning experiences for children. The childminder invites others to share their views of the overall quality of her setting. This helps her to target any areas of development. n Children are provided with a wealth of opportunities to develop their physical skills. The childminder takes children on regular outings, including trips to the local park and soft- play centres. Children learn to run, jump and climb. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their self-care skills and learn the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. Children begin to understand the importance of learning to wash their hands and they are provided with healthy options during mealtimes. n Children are provided with an array of activities to choose from. This helps to promote

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This provision is good

children's independence. The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She provides parents with individual, secure passwords which they can use to view their children's daily feedback and progress reports online. n The childminder intends to implement further ways to help children to develop their communication and language skills. n The childminder has not yet considered ways to continue to enhance her own professional development to help build on her existing practice and help children achieve 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 refine ways to promote children's language skills and help children make the best possible progress n build on professional knowledge and skills and seek further ways to enhance the good level of teaching.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working on the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she delivers the educational programmes for children and undertakes observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder completes regular risk assessments in and around her home. She checks toys and resources regularly to ensure there are no broken or missing parts that could be hazardous for children. She has robust policies and procedures that help her to maintain good safety standards, including ensuring medication is stored and administered safely. The childminder supervises children very well. She talks to them about ways to keep themselves safe, including how to stay safe when crossing roads. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of local safeguarding procedures. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to swiftly report information to the relevant professionals. The childminder monitors children's progress. This helps her to identify any emerging gaps in children's learning. Children make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of experiences for children including opportunities to explore the world around them. For instance, children enjoy nature walks. The childminder talks to young children about the different birds, animals and insects they can see. Children listen to stories and songs. The childminder provides opportunities for children to use their home language during play. This helps to promote children's speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She teaches children how to use good manners. Children show respect towards others. The childminder is very caring and offers nurturing settling-in procedures, individually tailored to meet the needs of children and their families. This helps children to settle very quickly. Children form strong attachments to the childminder. The childminder provides children with regular praise and encouragement. This helps to promote children's self-esteem. The childminder listens to children and encourages them to develop good levels of confidence. She gathers a wealth of information from parents when children first start at the setting. This includes information designed to meet the children's needs, including allergy and medical information. Children behave very well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show a keen interest in creative and role-play games. For example, children pretend to complete tasks such as washing and ironing clothes. Young children learn how to count and recognise shapes in their environment. This helps to promote children's mathematical skills. Children develop good hand-to-eye coordination. They play with cars and train sets and join pieces together. Children are equipped with the key skills needed for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542990 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10098976 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 8 Date of previous inspection 14 February 2019

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Undercliffe area of Bradford. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm on Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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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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