Childminder EY546397

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

p.1

The provision is outstanding

The childminder creates an exceedingly warm, welcoming and homely environment where children thrive. She puts emphasis on making sure children feel happy, valued and secure. Children establish excellent relationships with the childminder. They are confident and independent learners and display high levels of emotional well-being during play.

p.2

The provision is outstanding

The childminder has devised a rich and well-thought-out curriculum. She expertly incorporates children's interests into the varied selection of well-organised activities that she plans. The childminder observes children closely as they play and adapts her environment accordingly. For instance, the childminder provided children with opportunities to extend their fascination with rotation as they rolled objects down tubes, kicked balls and spun wheels. Children are curious and highly motivated to learn. They make exceptional progress from their starting points.

p.2

The provision is outstanding

The childminder is an extremely positive role model and has high expectations for children's behaviour. She implements highly effective behaviour management strategies, which support children to have an excellent understanding of right from wrong from an early age. Children use sand timers as an aid to help them to take turns and share resources. They thrive on the praise they receive from the childminder as they play and learn.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know children and their families very well from the start. For example, she tailors settling-in visits to meet children's individual needs and offers home visits to new families. The childminder learns about children's routines, background information, interests and their likes and dislikes before parents leave children in her care. She uses this information successfully to plan for and enhance children's learning experiences, so they make rapid progress. n The childminder's excellent teaching highly motivates children to remain involved, focused and engaged in activities. The childminder skilfully supports children to develop their thinking skills. For example, when rolling conkers down pipes and tubes, the childminder uses high-quality interactions and expert questioning. This allows children to think critically and test out different ideas as they explore which conkers are the fastest.

p.2

need to do better?

n Children make exceptional progress with their speech and language. The childminder provides a language-rich environment, with numerous opportunities for children to build on their wide vocabulary, especially through songs and rhymes. Older children looked at photographs of themselves in the woods and confidently described the 'round conkers' and 'crispy leaves' they found. n The childminder provides a wide range of opportunities for children to meet new

p.2

need to do better?

18 October 2019 people and talk about similarities and differences in the world. Children frequently visit the library, local woods, playgroups, music classes, football sessions, the supermarket and post office. n Children develop a can-do attitude. They are motivated and persist at tasks until they achieve their goal. For example, children spend an extended period of time using tweezers to pick up rice. The childminder is extremely supportive and encourages children to keep trying. Children are proud of their accomplishments and show satisfaction in meeting their own targets. n Children's independence is promoted exceptionally well. Toddlers and older children manage their own personal needs, especially in relation to health and self-care. All children confidently learn key skills, so they are extremely well prepared for their next stage in learning, and school. n Children are very well behaved. They are aware of the behavioural expectations

p.2

need to do better?

in the setting, which the childminder reinforces through praise and encouragement. n The childminder is highly reflective of her practice. She regularly evaluates her setting to make rapid changes and drive improvement, to ensure she is maintaining the highest standards for all children. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through the regular professional development opportunities that she organises. n Partnerships with parents are very strong and highly effective. Parents are very complimentary about the setting and the childminder. They say that their children make great progress, the childminder provides excellent communication and they feel listened to, supported and valued. The childminder shares children's learning through daily journals, photographs and observations, and she values parental contributions towards children's learning.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder has a very broad knowledge of child protection issues, including wider safeguarding concerns. She can identify the signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm and knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child's safety and welfare. She is fully aware of her role and responsibilities around safeguarding, and frequently attends training to update her knowledge to keep children safe and protected from harm. The childminder teaches children about dangers and how to keep themselves safe, especially on outings and when using the internet.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY546397 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10123408 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the Harden area of Bradford. She operates from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. They completed a learning walk to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

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.

p.4

Inspection activities

18 October 2019 18 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6