Childminder EY423855

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a wide range of resources and toys inside and outdoors to support children's development across all areas of learning. These are all accessible for children on shelving and containers in the play areas. The childminder intends to communicate with parents to establish children's starting points and complete observations to assess children's next steps in learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to engage and motivate children to learn. She says that children would make choices about what they want to do. Their interests would be fully considered as part of the planning of activities. n The childminder knows how to help children develop independence, health awareness, confidence and good social skills. She has clear strategies to follow to manage their behaviour positively and prepare them for their next stages in

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learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She knows the need to share regular information to help provide a consistent approach in meeting children's learning and development needs. n The childminder understands how to self-evaluate her practice. She knows how to identify areas of weakness and set targets for improvement. The childminder describes how to involve parents and children in the process through discussions and parent questionnaires. She updates her training to enable her to meet the needs of children. n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She completes training to help keep up to date with current child protection guidance and knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. n The childminder knows how to complete thorough risk assessments of the environment. She understands how to appropriately supervise children to help

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them play safely in their surroundings. n The childminder has good systems to support new children. For example, she provides settling-in sessions to help children become confident in her setting.

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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 EY423855 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10074723 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 7 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 21 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge of how children learn and how she intends to plan appropriate activities for each child. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the setting.

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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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3 December 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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