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

Children settle quickly into the childminder's care and establish strong attachments with her. They move freely around her home, choosing where to play and accessing the wide range of activities on offer. The childminder plays alongside children and interacts positively with them. For example, older children eagerly play an animal matching game with the childminder as younger children enjoy rolling balls back and forth to her. The childminder is kind and caring and provides children with a warm, welcoming and homely environment. She knows the children she cares for well and incorporates their interests into the setting.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children and provides a broad and exciting curriculum. She divides her attention successfully between all children and meets their physical and emotional needs promptly. Children are well behaved. They are kind and considerate and enjoy playing together. Older children assist younger children to put their shoes on as they get ready to go outside. They play cooperatively in the garden and take turns to draw on an easel. Children develop skills for the future and are eager and motivated to learn.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is aware of what children understand, know and can do. She plans a range of activities to extend children's learning and development across all areas of the curriculum. She follows children's interests, while making sure that their learning is paramount. n The childminder organises her setting so that children can direct their own play. Children choose resources and enjoy a range of well-planned activities. For example, children explore a sensory tray and make bird feeders. They develop their small-muscle skills as they scoop, pour, fill and empty different-sized containers. Although teaching is good overall, the childminder does not always make the best use of opportunities to support children to learn through trial and error. n The childminder supports children's language development successfully. She uses simple sentences, introduces new vocabulary and listens carefully to children as they respond to her and try to say new words.

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need to do better?

n Children are well behaved and polite. The childminder is a good role model and reinforces positive behaviour. She gives children plenty of praise and encouragement as they play and teaches them right from wrong. Children help to tidy away the toys they have been playing with before they go outside. n Children's physical well-being is promoted well. They have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and enjoy playing outside. Children benefit from a range of outings that help them to learn about the world around them. They enjoy visiting the library, local park and various toddler groups.

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need to do better?

29 October 2019 n The childminder provides children with a range of home-cooked, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. However, she does not organise mealtimes to be sociable learning experiences for children. n The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date. She attends regular training and researches activity ideas online to help her to plan stimulating learning experiences that support children's development. The childminder reflects on her setting and seeks the views of parents to improve. She has clear plans in place to develop her outdoor area further to enhance children's outdoor learning. n The childminder works in partnership with parents. She shares a range of information with parents and keeps them informed about what their children are doing and learning. Parents praise the childminder and are happy with the setting. They say their children are learning new skills and enjoy attending the

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps the children in her care safe. She regularly assesses and removes any potential hazards from her provision. She talks to children about keeping safe in her home and when out and about. The childminder knows what signs and symptoms might indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands the procedures to follow and who she should contact about any concerns. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date and is aware of wider child protection issues, such as radicalisation and exploitation.

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should:

n support children's interest in making discoveries and learning through trial and error more effectively n review the organisation of mealtimes to further build on children's existing good social skills and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550425 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10123413 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 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 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 provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She has an appropriate level 4 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. She looked at a sample of documentation, including the evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and childminder. n The inspector spoke to and interacted with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

29 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

29 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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