Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date 3 July 2019 Previous inspection date 27 March 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 Children have access to a wide range of exciting activities and learning experiences. They are motivated and interested to learn. They develop a variety of skills as the childminder plays alongside them. n The childminder has high expectations of children and is enthusiastic in her approach towards her work. She uses her observations well to assess children's achievements and to plan for their future learning. n Children develop close attachments with the childminder. They seek reassurance and attention from her. This helps to develop their confidence and self-esteem effectively. n Children develop good early mathematical skills. They learn to count in sequence and competently order objects by size. The childminder takes opportunities that arise to introduce mathematical language and supports children to solve simple problems independently. n The childminder encourages children's speech and language. For example, she

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This provision is good

regularly reads stories to children and models lots of vocabulary. This helps to promote children's listening, understanding and speaking skills. n The childminder reflects on her practice to help improve children's outcomes. However, she does not consistently involve parents in identifying future improvements for her setting. n The childminder is up to date with all her mandatory training. However, she does not plan professional development opportunities to help to broaden her knowledge and skills, in order to raise the quality of teaching to a higher 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 strengthen self-evaluation even further to include the views of parents in identifying where aspects of the setting can be improved n extend the focus on professional development to raise the already good quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household, in addition to the childminder's training and qualifications. n The inspector looked at a sample of records, policies and procedures. She discussed children's assessment and progress with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm and to protect them from risks. She is clear about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder carries out thorough checks on her premises each day and identifies and removes any hazards. This helps her to promote children's safety and welfare to the highest level. Robust risk assessments are undertaken to ensure children are kept safe on outings. Supervision of children is good and the childminder teaches them how to keep themselves safe. The childminder forms positive relationships with parents. She shares regular information about their child's progress and the activities they participate in. This helps to promote strong continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs and interests. Children take part in some adult-led activities and those they choose for themselves. They are keen to engage in creative experiences with dough and show good levels of interest and engagement as they play collaboratively. They confidently make marks and practise their early literacy skills. Children engage in role play and use their imagination. For instance, they pretend to talk to their parents on a toy telephone. They have good concentration skills as they persevere to complete a jigsaw puzzle. Children enjoy taking part in group activities which help to develop their social skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are valued and respected. The childminder involves them in many opportunities to learn about each other's similarities and differences. Children delight in the praise and encouragement they receive for their achievements. This promotes their emotional development very well. The childminder develops children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. Children wash their hands thoroughly and are consistently encouraged and praised when toileting. The childminder is a positive role model. Children behave well and follow age-appropriate rules and expectations. They play outdoors regularly and benefit from many varied opportunities to be physically active. They develop their coordination further as they use a range of tools and resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and play well together. They follow instructions, share and take turns with toys. Children talk about colours, shapes and size in their play. They learn about how things work and develop skills in using programmable toys. Children make good levels of progress from their starting points. They learn many key skills in readiness for their future learning and the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432738 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10106417 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 27 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Keighley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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