Childminder in Bradford

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a very calm, welcoming and homely environment. Children settle quickly, are happy and feel safe in the childminder's care. They show their obvious affection for the childminder and develop strong emotional attachments to her. The childminder talks to parents during settling-in visits about their children's development. She uses this information well to tailor the support she provides to meet children's individual needs. The childminder provides varied support to help parents continue their children's learning at home. She is working on a local authority project with the local school and parents to help children do 'the 50 identified low-cost or no-cost activities' before they are five years old.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children and is a good role model for them. Children behave very well. They are polite and consistently say 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder promotes children's social skills and turn taking extremely well. Children learn to follow the rules when taking part in games. They develop resilience as they miss a turn when they have no counters left in the colour they need. Children are motivated in their learning and show interest in how things work. They enjoy solving problems and confidently investigate how technological toys work.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gives the highest priority to promoting children's speaking skills. She introduces new words, names the things that young children point to and encourages them to use speech. The childminder engages older children in conversations throughout each day. Children make swift progress from their starting points in learning and develop good language skills. n The childminder encourages children's interest in books. She uses an expressive voice to capture children's interest as she reads stories. However, the childminder does not provide sufficient challenge to extend children's early literacy skills further. For example, she does not consistently promote children's understanding, support their memory recall and encourage them to think about what might happen next in stories. n Children show a good understanding of a range of mathematical ideas. The childminder uses every opportunity to teach mathematics. For example, she

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need to do better?

encourages children's counting skills, supports their number recognition and helps them to identify how many more or less counters they need. Children excitedly push toy vehicles across the floor and display their understanding of speed and distance. n The childminder encourages children to adopt healthy lifestyles. She takes them on daily walks to the park, the woods and the local pond to feed the ducks. The childminder helps children learn how to skip using a skipping rope. Children are

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need to do better?

15 October 2019 physically active and develop good balance, coordination and control of their bodies. n Children are motivated and independent. They competently manage their own toileting needs, wash their hands and butter their own toast. The childminder helps children to understand why good hygiene is important. n The childminder skilfully joins in children's self-chosen play and becomes a play partner. However, on occasions, she interrupts their concentration and exploration. She does not consistently give children the time they need to develop their imaginative ideas fully before encouraging them to take part in daily routines. n Parents speak highly of the quality of care the childminder provides. They describe how they and their children feel 'part of the family'. Parents value the 'great advice' that the childminder gives them to help support their children's learning at home. n The childminder carries out independent research and accesses training online.

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need to do better?

She regularly meets with early years teachers in local schools to share ideas and develop her practice. n The childminder provides an inclusive environment and supports all children well, including those with additional needs. She helps children to understand the local community and the world around them. Children develop their understanding and respect for others who are different from themselves. They display kindness and caring attitudes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder displays a secure knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and neglect in children. She understands how to recognise children who may be at risk from the extreme views and behaviours of others. The childminder has a clear policy and procedure to follow should she have any child protection concerns. She ensures that the doors to her home remain locked when caring for children. This helps to prevent any unauthorised access. The childminder regularly carries out fire evacuations with children so that they know what to do in the event of an emergency.

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should:

n give children the time they need to follow their own ideas during their play so that they can concentrate fully without unnecessary interruptions n enhance questioning when reading stories to children and provide high levels of challenge to promote their understanding, enhance memory recall and encourage them to predict what might happen next.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544772 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10098640 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Allerton, Bradford. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a learning walk and discussed how the childminder organises the curriculum she provides for children. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children during a range of activities and assessed the impact this has on their learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents she spoke to during the inspection and the written comments from other parents.

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Inspection activities

15 October 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

15 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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