Childminder in Bradford

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is a highly experienced and well-organised professional. She recognises the importance of accessing training for her continued professional development. The childminder plans to include parents and children in evaluating the quality of her setting, in order to help identify any areas to improve. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of the early years foundation stage learning and development requirements. She has high expectations of what children can achieve. The childminder plans to monitor and assess children's learning to help them make progress. n The childminder has a wide range of play equipment available to help promote children's learning through play. She plans to organise resources and activities according to children's individual interests and learning styles. n The childminder recognises the importance of developing strong partnerships with parents and other professionals, to help ensure children receive the

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individual support they need. n The childminder has suitable settling-in arrangements in place. She plans to gather key information from parents about their child's care needs and what they already know and can do. This will be used to assess each child's starting points and plan a familiar environment where children feel safe and secure. n The childminder understands her duty to safeguard and protect children at risk of harm. She recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse and completes regular training to keep up to date with wider safeguarding matters. The childminder has implemented a robust safeguarding policy and knows how to refer concerns about a child. n The childminder plans to complete daily checks to ensure her premises are safe and suitable for children to access. She has suitable arrangements in place to help ensure children's personal safety during outings. n The childminder understands how to promote children's good health. She plans

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This provision meets requirements

to provide well-balanced and nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks for children. The childminder plans to take children on regular outings, so they can exercise and explore the natural world around them.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332534 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10073653 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 0 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She operates her service all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She offers funded early education places for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector her home. They looked at and discussed the range of toys and play equipment available for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to support children's learning and development. n The inspector reviewed the suitability checks for all adults living on the premises. n The inspector reviewed a sample of policies, procedures and other records regarding health and safety. n The childminder explained her procedures for self-evaluation and professional development plans.

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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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