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 Good

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder, who provides a welcoming, homely and safe environment. They are happy and secure in her care and develop close relationships with her. Children move freely around the childminder's home choosing where to play. The childminder plays alongside children and interacts positively with them. For example, children giggle with delight as the childminder tickles their hands with the cotton wool when making snowmen. They describe the cotton wool as being 'soft' and say it 'feels like clouds'.

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The provision is good

Overall, the childminder has high expectations for all children. She gets to know children's unique personalities well. She is attentive and meets children's needs promptly. The childminder observes children as they play and assesses their development. She plans a range of experiences that help children to develop a positive approach to play and learning.

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved and polite. They listen carefully to the childminder and follow the rules and boundaries in place. Children enjoy the responsibility of carrying out small tasks. They are very helpful as they tidy away resources once they have finished playing with them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder arranges her setting well to promote children's independence. Children have access to a wide range of resources which aid their learning. Children learn mathematical concepts as they play. For instance, when playing a lotto game, children are encouraged to count how many more cards they need to complete their board. n The childminder finds out what children understand, know and can do through her observations and assessments. She supports children to develop across a broad curriculum which supports them to be independent, confident and skilful learners. Children make progress in their learning and acquire skills for the future. n The childminder incorporates children's interests into the activities that she plans, while making sure their learning is paramount. Children enjoy exploring Christmas decorations and talk about how they celebrate this event. The childminder constantly talks to children and asks them questions. However, she

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need to do better?

does not always give them enough time to think about and respond to what she is saying. n The childminder offers children plenty of praise and encouragement as they play, to develop their self-esteem and positive attitudes to learning. For example, the childminder encourages children to persist as they thread string

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need to do better?

10 December 2019 through a Christmas decoration they have made. n The childminder knows the children she cares for and their families well. She finds out what children can already do before they join the setting, as part of her settling-in process. She uses this information to help children to settle and support their learning. n Children enjoy a wide range of experiences which help them to learn about the world around them and different people. For example, children learn about a variety of festivals and celebrations. They attend a weekly playgroup, visit museums and enjoy walks in the local community. n Children are independent and meet their own self-care needs, such as wiping their own nose and washing their hands. The childminder supports children to be active and to learn about the importance of good hygiene and healthy lifestyles. Children sit together at the table and enjoy a range of fresh fruit and

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vegetable sticks at snack time. n Relationships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents informed about their child's day and what they are learning. Parents are happy with the care and education the childminder provides and speak highly about the childminder and her setting. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and the experiences she provides for children. She keeps her knowledge up to date through attending regular training and network meetings with other childminders. She uses knowledge gained from training to influence her practice.

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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 the environment and removes potential hazards from her setting. 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 possible harm. She understands the correct procedures to follow and who she should contact about any concerns. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and is aware of wider child protection issues, such as radicalisation and exploitation.

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should:

n give children enough time to respond to questions and prompts, to further support their thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302542 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10071480 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 3 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 2 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1988 and lives in Bradford. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk 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 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 considered the views of parents through the written feedback provided. n A joint evaluation of an activity was completed by the inspector and the childminder.

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Inspection activities

10 December 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

10 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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