Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date 4 July 2019 Previous inspection date 4 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 joins in with children's enthusiasm and offers excellent levels of support as they play. She uses questions and encourages children to use their problem- solving skills. Children inquisitively pour water down drainpipes and learn how to catch the water as it escapes. This helps to promote children's thinking skills. n The childminder creates excellent opportunities for children to learn the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. She provides healthy choices and fresh drinking water throughout the day. Children are encouraged to wash their hands and learn self-care skills. This helps to promote children's independence. n Children demonstrate very good literacy skills. They are provided with chalks and other mark- making materials. Children make various marks on large chalkboards and on the ground using water. n Parents are very complimentary about the care their children receive. They state, 'We

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This provision is good

are all made to feel comfortable and welcome. Any issues are shared immediately, and I love hearing about my child's achievements and funny moments.' n The childminder works closely with other childminders. She shares practice ideas. Children benefit from exciting trips, including trips to the farm. These help to promote their physical skills. In addition, the childminder takes children to movement and music sessions where they can move their bodies in different ways. n The childminder intends to promote even further ways for children to learn to develop sharing and turn-taking skills. n The childminder plans to extend children's communication skills even further through promoting more opportunities for children to build on their speaking 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 build on ways to promote excellent levels of behaviour and for children to understand the importance of sharing and turn taking n enhance even further ways for children to develop their speaking skills and make the best possible progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 very experienced and well-qualified childminder reviews the overall quality of her setting. She has detailed action plans in place and gathers information from parents and children about any areas of improvement they would like to see. This helps her to address any emerging weaknesses in practice. In addition, the childminder completes regular training. For example, she has attended a recent course regarding new ways to promote play and learning. She has successfully implemented this knowledge into her practice and shares this information with parents. This helps to provide a continued approach to children's learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of local safeguarding procedures and has very detailed policies in place. She helps children to recognise hazards in their environment and promotes ways for them to keep themselves safe. For instance, the

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

childminder talks to children about the importance of wearing sun cream and hats.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a highly extensive range of activities for children to choose from. Children spend long periods filling and emptying a wide range of containers during water play. They watch intently as the water runs along pipes and use different utensils to scoop the pouring water. Children squeal with delight as they learn to blow bubbles and chase them around the garden. This helps to promote children's exploratory skills. The childminder plans for what children need to learn next. She completes observations and shares assessments with parents and other early years providers where children attend.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly. They show strong attachments to the highly nurturing and caring childminder. Children are provided with experiences to develop an understanding of other cultures and traditions from around the world. They show an interest in storybooks. The childminder provides experiences for children that they can relate to. For example, children enjoy listening to a story about the transformation of a caterpillar and the different food it eats. Children care for their own caterpillars and watch the stages of transformation before releasing the butterflies into the wild. This helps children to develop an understanding of their natural world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are highly confident and eager to learn. They make good progress and demonstrate high levels of self-esteem. Children are creative thinkers. They dress up wearing hats and pretend to go shopping using an array of various bags. Children use play animals and farm sets and immerse themselves into imaginary worlds. This helps to promote their imaginative skills. Children are well equipped with the key skills needed for future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY260880 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10071489 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 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2015

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The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Bradford, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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