Mazacs, Alison

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children confidently explore the warm and welcoming environment provided by the childminder. They engage in interesting activities indoors and in the large outdoor area which they access daily. Children of all ages engage in tasks that suit their abilities and extend their learning. For example, older children make marks on the chalkboards as they attempt to write letters. In addition, younger children roll balls to develop their physical skills.

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The provision is good

Children form good relationships with the childminder, her assistant and each other. They behave well, are polite and have positive attitudes. The childminder and her assistant support children's self-esteem as they praise their achievements. Children are excited and proud when they accomplish their goals. They are very happy and independent in their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder attends regular training to further her understanding of child development and keep up to date with changes to guidance. She develops strong partnerships with parents and shares information about their children's progress and activities. Parents comment extremely positively on the care their children receive. Additionally, the childminder uses parental contributions to adapt her provision, as well as using children's interests and achievements from home. She provides a broad range of resources and demonstrates good teaching skills to enhance children's learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. Children enjoy listening to stories, recalling events and using their imagination. In addition, the childminder encourages them to sing on a regular basis and listen to music. n The childminder and her assistant often take children into the community. Children have opportunities to meet new people and become aware of the wider world. They develop physically and socially as they attend play gyms and toddler groups. Children learn about safety when they visit the local fire station and cross roads when out walking. n The childminder closely tracks children's progress through regular observations of their play and acknowledging new developmental goals. She identifies any gaps in children's learning and recognises their interests. The childminder uses this information to swiftly plan opportunities to meet their individual next steps

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need to do better?

in learning. n The childminder promotes school readiness. She helps children to develop key skills to support their future learning. For example, children take part in games where they persevere for long periods of time to develop their ability to

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need to do better?

28 November 2019 concentrate. Additionally, the childminder encourages children to count and compare quantities to enhance their mathematical awareness. n The childminder works closely with a network of professionals to share best practice and help maintain her standard of care. She identifies gaps in her knowledge and completes training to improve her understanding. However, she has not fully recognised the areas in which her assistant needs to improve. For example, her assistant does not consistently demonstrate teaching skills that support children's development in all areas of their learning. n On occasion, the childminder and her assistant use stereotypical phrases or provide particular toys for specific children. For example, the childminder explains she has the doll's house out for the girls and the car garage out for the boys. This does not fully support children's understanding and acceptance of

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people's similarities or differences. Nevertheless, the childminder does make children aware of different cultures in their community and teaches them to respect others. n The childminder provides nutritious and home-cooked meals and snacks for children. She encourages them to try new things and gives them choices. The childminder asks children lots of questions at mealtimes and creates a warm and social atmosphere. Children feel valued as they discuss their home and families during interesting conversations.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant know how they would make a referral in the case of a child protection concern. The childminder has up-to-date knowledge on the signs and symptoms of abuse, including that of extreme behaviours. She intends to provide more thorough training opportunities for her assistant to securely increase his understanding. The premises are safe and secure. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of her home and has embedded her health and safety procedures to protect children from harm. The childminder and her assistant continually maintain their paediatric first-aid qualification.

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should:

n strengthen plans for the professional development of the assistant to help raise the overall quality of teaching and continually enhance his knowledge n role model non-stereotypical behaviours and language consistently during children's play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302389 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10072770 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 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 1 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1986 and lives in the Odsal area of Bradford. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk around all areas of the home to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector observed the quality of education delivered during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

28 November 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

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